1776 Labs

Builder Summit for the Future of Government

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April 17

Tangen Hall

University of Pennsylvania

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Why 1776 Labs?

Why 1776 Labs?

Why 1776 Labs?

THE REASON

Where public problems meet people who can build.

Where public problems meet people who can build.

Government is under pressure to modernize, but too much innovation still happens far from the realities of public systems. 1776 Labs brings together students, founders, technologists, and public-sector leaders to work on real challenges in a format designed for collaboration and concrete next steps.

Government is under pressure to modernize, but too much innovation still happens far from the realities of public systems. 1776 Labs brings together students, founders, technologists, and public-sector leaders to work on real challenges in a format designed for collaboration and concrete next steps.

THE EXPERIENCE

A Summit Built for Builders

A Summit Built for Builders

1776 Labs brings together public leaders, students, founders, and technologists for a day of focused discussion, collaborative workshops, and meaningful connection around real government challenges.

Visionary Talks

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Hear from leaders, thinkers, and technologists leading the way in state & local government innovation.

Practical Workshops

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Join interactive sessions built around real operational challenges and practical problem-solving.

Purposeful Networking

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Build relationships with people working across government, technology, and entrepreneurship.

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AT A GLANCE

One day. Real problems. The right people in the room.

One day. Real problems. The right people in the room.

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Featured Speakers

Featured Speakers

Hear from public leaders, technologists, and operators working at the intersection of innovation and government.

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Bryanna Pardoe

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Chief Information Officer

Dylan Hayden

HUD

Former Director of AI

Abby Smith

Team PA

President & CEO

Jessie Kohler

HEAL PA

Director

April 17th, 2026

Agenda

Agenda

April 17

Morning

  • Breakfast & Networking

  • Talk: Sustainable Growth

  • Keynote: Bry Pardoe

Afternoon

  • Breakout Session 1

  • Working Lunch

  • Breakout Session 2

Evening

  • Final Presentations

  • Outcomes & Closing Remarks

  • Fels Networking Reception

Morning

  • Breakfast & Networking

  • Talk: Sustainable Growth

  • Keynote: Bry Pardoe

Afternoon

  • Breakout Session 1

  • Working Lunch

  • Breakout Session 2

Evening

  • Final Presentations

  • Outcomes & Closing Remarks

  • Fels Networking Reception

Morning

  • Breakfast & Networking

  • Talk: Sustainable Growth

  • Keynote: Bry Pardoe

Afternoon

  • Breakout Session 1

  • Working Lunch

  • Breakout Session 2

Evening

  • Final Presentations

  • Outcomes & Closing Remarks

  • Fels Networking Reception

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