Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania will host a public hearing of the Pennsylvania Senate Communications & Technology Committee at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2025 at TechVentures, its award-winning business incubator located at 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem. The event is free and open to the public.
The hearing will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing impact on industries, education, and the workforce in Pennsylvania. Legislators, investors, academic leaders, and technology practitioners will testify on AI trends, investment activity, workforce development, and real-world applications and challenges. Testimony will be provided by representatives from several of Ben Franklin’s portfolio companies and regional partners who are pioneering AI-based solutions.