About us
Hello and welcome to the AITP Lehigh Valley Chapter Meetup group!
Who are we?
We are the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), a non-profit organization of CompTIA. Our mission is to provide our IT-business members with opportunities and resources necessary to develop and advance their IT careers. Our core values encompass integrity, respect, innovation and service. Most of our meetings are opened to non-members/professionals and students. Additional information about AITP can be found at our national website (https://www.aitp.org/).
Why?
Are you looking for insight on how technology can be used to your competitive advantage? Trying to stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in your industry? Want to know what works, when, and most importantly why? So do we.
What and when?
We strive to acquire great speakers on current topics that would benefit our members and guests. We meet once per month with our season starting in September and ending on the following June. Due to the Holidays, we do not meet in December. The attire for our meetings is business-casual.
Where?
Our home base is located at the Starlight Diner, near the intersection of Route 78 and 100 South. To access our private meeting room, you can either enter the front door or the left side entrance of the restaurant. Depending on the venue, we also meet at Kutztown University, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Lehigh University, DeSales University or at one of our tour sites. Please visit our local chapter website at http://www.lv-aitp.org/ for additional information about our events.
How to reach us?
Please feel free to contact us (webmaster@lv-aitp.org) for chapter and meeting information or visit our website at http://www.lv-aitp.org/. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming meetings and events!
Upcoming events
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2026 AITP Technology Leaders Q&A Forum
Ben Franklin Tech Ventures, 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA, USOur next local AITP Chapter meeting will be on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Room 4430 at Ben Franklin Technology Partners
located at 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18105.This event is open for members and non-members,
faculty, staff, and students.ABSTRACT:
The 2026 AITP Technology Leaders Q&A Forum is our annual event that brings together experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the latest advancements in technology. Their valuable feedback will provide insights into the current technology landscape for 2026-2027.
This year, we are proud to feature technology leaders representing credit unions, strategic technology partnership, systems integration,
emerging technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).The event offers a unique opportunity for attendees (both online and in-person) to engage with our distinguished advisory panelists to ask questions related to "Exploring the Future of IT-Business Solutions."
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
- Jim Giacobbe: President and CEO, United Solutions.
- Josh Pretko: Owner and CIO, Involve IT Solutions
- John Lane: CEO, Logical Front
- Joe Herne: Chief Business Development Officer on Agentic AI, Integration Ready Team
- Keith Malbrue: Technology and Agentic AI leader, Integration Ready Team
with local liaison for the panel, Scott Shirley, President
at KDK Sales & Marketing ConsultingLOCATION & DIRECTIONS:
The meeting will be held at Ben Franklin Technology Partners in Room 4430 located at 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18105. click here for driving directions
DINNER FEES:
If you are planning to join us for the in-person optional networking dinner at 6 PM, there is a $20 fee via cash or credit/debit at the door.
If you are not planning for dinner, please join us at 7 p.m. for the panel discussion (in-person or remote).If you wish to attend the presentation portion virtually, you
are welcome to use this Zoom connection: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81747041229.AGENDA:
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Arrival and professional networking)
6:00 – 7:00 PM (Networking Dinner)
7:00 – 8:00 or 8:30 PM EST (panel Q&A forum with
the audience, in-person/Zoom, free)For a listing of our AITP Lehigh Valley Chapter events, please
visit our website at http://www.lv-aitp.org/WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON WEDNESDAY, March 18th!!
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Past events
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