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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Innovation Forum

When: February 26, 2025
Where: Pittsburgh Technology Council Office

About Event

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) has a rich legacy of pioneering advancements in ground transportation.

Do you have a technology or innovation that can help support the mission of the Pennsylvania Turnpike? Interested in learning more about the key challenges facing the Commission’s work? 

Join us on February 26th as key leaders of the Commission visit Pittsburgh to explore some of the exciting work underway within our region.

Special Guests: We are pleased to announce that the following PTC leaders will be present to share insights and discuss collaborative opportunities:

  • Robert Taylor | Chief Technology Officer and Executive Sponsor of the Innovation Council and Reimagining the Turnpike
  • Keith Jack | Director of Facilities Operations and former Sustainability Committee Co-Chair
  • Ed Skorpinski | Engineering Project Manager at WRO and Innovation Council Co-Chair
  • Nick Noss | Senior Engineer Project Manager and Innovation Council Co-Chair
  • Karen Ruch | Manager of Procurement & Planning and former Innovation Council Co-Chair
  • Justina Wentling | Manager of Traffic Engineering and former Innovation Council Chair

This forum offers an opportunity to engage with PTC leadership and provide ideas on how your organization can help support the Turnpike’s mission, vision and values. 

PLEASE NOTE: This event is for Pittsburgh Technology Council mebers only. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Brooke Wozniak at bwozniak@pghtech.org.


Showcase:

In preparation for this program, we’re looking for a few companies that we can showcase.  Importantly, if your company has a technology solution that could support the Turnpike Commission’s mission, please consider sharing a short description hereYou’ll be asked to will provide:

  • A brief description of your company.
  • A 200-word assessment detailing how your innovations can support PTC’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

****Please note that the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission adheres to Commonwealth procurement guidelines, ensuring a fair and transparent process for all partnerships and acquisitions.  Pennsylvania Turnpike

Background: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission cares deeply about the safety of their colleagues and customers. Core values include:

  1. Communicate Openly: We listen and collaborate to connect people with one another.
  2. Customer Driven: We provide our customers with premium service.
  3. Responsibility Matters: We embody diversity, integrity, and sustainability in all of our practices.
  4. Teamwork Delivers: We are accountable to one another and succeed when we work together.
  5. Advancing Excellence: We strive for improvement in everything we do and innovate to meet new challenges and opportunities.

Agenda:

1:00 p.m.  |  Welcome and Introduction:

  • Audrey Russo, President and CEO | Pittsburgh Technology Council

1:10 p.m. |  Overview of Innovation at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission:

  • Keynote: Overview of Innovation at the PA Turnpike Commission
    • Robert Taylor, Chief Technology Officer | PA Turnpike Commission
  • Panel Discussion
    • Robert Taylor | Chief Technology Officer and Executive Sponsor of the Innovation Council and Reimagining the Turnpike
    • Keith Jack | Director of Facilities Operations and former Sustainability Committee Co-Chair
    • Ed Skorpinski | Engineering Project Manager at WRO and Innovation Council Co-Chair
    • Nick Noss | Senior Engineer Project Manager and Innovation Council Co-Chair
    • Karen Ruch | Manager of Procurement & Planning and former Innovation Council Co-Chair
    • Justina Wentling | Manager of Traffic Engineering and former Innovation Council Chair

1:45 p.m. | Audience Q&A 

2:00 p.m. | Networking / Break

2:30 p.m. | In the Shark Tank:  PTC X PTC

3:30 p.m. | Conclusion