Welcome to the PWC National Summit
This year, under the theme Exploring Connections: Growth by Design, we gather chapter leaders to share insights, collaborate on building resilient support models, and establish strategic alliances. Join us for structured workshops, inspiring keynotes, landmark architectural tours, and invaluable peer network development.
- August 28th Deadline: Room block reservations must be finalized by this date (or sooner if the block fills completely).
- Non-standard Reservations: If you need a non-standard room setup or stay windows extending beyond Sunday/Monday nights, please contact Amee Farrell at afarrell@kaplaw.com or Leann Gebhardt at lgebhardt@geiconsultants.com prior to registering.
Summit Agenda
Rolling Arrivals
Arrive in Philadelphia, check in to your hotel, settle in, and explore the neighborhood at your leisure.
Hotel Sofitel Check-in: 4:00 PM
Exploring Philadelphia: Mural Arts Walking Tour – Icons of Independence
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour of painted murals throughout Center City to explore the city's rich history.
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Harper's Garden
31 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Join us for a welcome reception for food, drinks, and networking.
Breakfast, Arrival & Registration
Convene: Agenda and Icebreakers
Session 1 | National Update
Keynote Address
Lt Col Dominoe K. Strong, NJ ANG
Lt Col Dominoe K. Strong serves as the Chief of the Mobility Air Forces Branch at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, National Guard Bureau, where she leads maintenance support planning for 14 weapons systems, 408 aircraft, and 55 Air National Guard maintenance organizations.
With more than 15 years of military service, she has held key leadership roles in aircraft maintenance, logistics, and contingency operations, including Commander of the 108th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 108th Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. She has supported missions including Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Freedom’s Sentinel, and Resolute Support.
Lt Col Strong holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from Rutgers University..
Movement Break/Refresh
Session 2 | Breakouts: Collab Labs
Transition/Movement Break
Session 3 | Committee Breakout: Feedback Loop
Lunch
Session 4 | Succession Planning & Chapter Longevity
Movement & Transition Break
Hard Hat Tour of the Historic 30th Street Station Renovation and Restoration
Join us for a Hard Hat Tour showcasing an active project site.
Capacity: Up to 60 attendees total (2 groups of 30)
Free Time
Dinner
Elbow Lane at Harp & Crown
15th & Sansom
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Join us for food, drinks, networking, and bowling.