Community Interest
The Next RenAIssance: Lancaster Chamber’s Annual Dinner
The 153rd Annual Dinner held on June 18, 2025 promises an unforgettable experience that celebrates leadership, connection, and the bold future ahead for Lancaster County.
Lancaster Chamber‘s 153rd Annual Dinner is around the corner on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and its bringing a bold, exciting vision of the future with it. Held at Lancaster County Convention Center, this annual tradition is more than just a dinner—it’s the biggest gathering of Lancaster County’s business community and a celebration of leadership, connection, and forward thinking ideas.
Meet the 2025 Keynote Speaker: Zack Kass, AI Futurist
This year, the Chamber is thrilled to welcome Zack Kass as the keynote speaker. A futurist, AI thought leader, and former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, Zack has over 15 years of experience in the AI space. He’s worked with major players like Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen to help businesses understand and actually use AI to their advantage.
As the CEO and founder of ZK.AI Advisory, Zack is passionate about demystifying AI and helping people see its potential to drive innovation, unlock opportunity, and elevate human potential—not replace it. His work has been featured in Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, and more, and now, he’s bringing that insight straight to Lancaster.
The Next RenAIssance is Here
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a transformational force that’s already changing how we live and work. And according to Lancaster Chamber President & CEO Heather Valudes, that’s exactly why this year’s dinner is so important.
“We’re standing on the brink of the most profound technological transformation in history,” Valudes shared. “Zack Kass has the ability to make the future feel full of opportunity and within our reach. We believe his insights will help Lancaster County’s leaders not only understand the power of this moment but use it to fuel growth, creativity, and progress right here in our own community.”
Evening Lineup & What to Expect
The evening kicks off with both the Gala Reception and the VIP Reception from 4 to 6PM, where guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and invaluable networking time with peers and leaders across the region. At 6PM, the focus shifts to Freedom Hall for the main event, an inspiring dinner program featuring award presentations, table wine, and the highly anticipated keynote from Zack Kass. The 153rd Annual Dinner promises an unforgettable experience that celebrates leadership, connection, and the bold future ahead for Lancaster County.
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