EVENTS & INITIATIVES
Happenings To Help You Grow.
From educational roundtable events to social Face2Face events to our annual Tech 50 Awards ceremony, the Council programs more than 100 events each year. Only the PTC provides you with the opportunity to rub elbows with the best and brightest in southwestern Pennsylvania’s tech industry.
Featured Events:
AMN: How to Become a Supplier to Westinghouse
Friday, February 05, 2010
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Westinghouse Electric Company, 1000 Westinghouse Drive, Building 1, Cranberry Township, 16066
Interested in becoming a certified supplier to Westinghouse? Getting into the Westinghouse supply chain is on the top of many of our members' wish lists. On February 5, Juan Molina, Westinghouse's VP of Supply Chain Management will provide regional manufacturers with supplier quality requirements as well as how to get on the Westinghouse Approved Suppliers’ List.
You must be a manufacturer to be eligible to attend.
NOTE: Catalyst Clients please call 412.918.4229 to register.
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From Pittsburgh to Africa: Changing Lives with Technology
Monday, February 08, 2010
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Pittsburgh Technology Council, 15 Minutes Gallery, 2000 Technology Drive, 15219
Three years ago, Infinite Family launched an international program to connect mentors around the world with southern African children challenged by HIV/AIDS and poverty. Since that time, Infinite Family has grown exponentially from just a few dedicated Pittsburghers and now has video mentors in 20 states and 4 different countries. Thanks to corporate technology support from companies including Bombardier and Mullen in Pittsburgh, Logitech & Sennheiser in the US and Internet Solutions, IBM & Dial-a-Nerd in South Africa, video mentors are able spend 30 minutes each week face-to-face having meaningful video conversations that enhance the life and life skills of southern African children growing up in desperate circumstances.
In 2010, Infinite Family’s goal is to connect 300 additional southern African children growing up alone with caring video mentors throughout the world. In order to reach this goal, Infinite Family needs your help! Join us to learn more about how you can become a mentor, help the organization forge crucial capacity-building partnerships with corporations and help raise money to support the growth of the mission. Now is your chance to help support millions of children growing up without a caring adult to guide them.
NOTE: This event features the 15 Minutes Gallery opening of A Tradition of Innovation, featuring work from six AAP artists whose art demonstrates the characteristic of innovation -- a force that has been a creative tradition in our region throughout the last century.
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER DATE.
Dinnerviews - Innovative Recruiting Event - Employer
Thursday, February 18, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street #411, 15219
"Dinnerviews" provides your company with the opportunity to interview / network with the region's best graduate and undergraduates from major engineering and information technology schools over a three-course meal. Eat dinner, network, and socialize with up and coming talent from across the Pittsburgh region about potential jobs and internships. General networking between all candidates will take place before and after dinner. Success never tasted better!
Notes: A company may bring no more than two representatives in order to make enough room for candidates.
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Dinnerviews - Innovative Recruiting Event - Job Seeker
Thursday, February 18, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street #411, 15219
Dinnerviews is your chance to impress potential employers over a free dinner. The progressive dinner format lets you sit down and enjoy a three-course meal with three companies that have already reviewed your résumé and want to interview you about their engineering or IT internship and job opportunities. Then after dinner, meet with companies that weren’t able to sit down with you. Studies have shown nearly 70 percent of internships result in job offers, so Dinnerviews is the perfect opportunity to jump start your technology or engineering career. Space is limited, so your seat is not guaranteed, but your résumé will be given to all participating companies.
Notes: Free for job seekers, must bring résumé and pre-register.
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March Membership Open House
Monday, March 01, 2010
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Council Training Room, 2000 Technology Drive, 15219
Are you looking to increase sales, acquire talent or gain visibility for your company within the region? The Pittsburgh Technology Council would like to help you. We are hosting this Open House for prospective, new and renewing members. Come as our guest to connect with others, meet our staff, see our offices and most importantly learn how the Pittsburgh Technology Council can help you.
Seating is limited for this event, please register soon.
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Surviving the Squeeze: Trends from the Biotechnology and Medical Technology Industries
Thursday, March 11, 2010
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant St #411, 15219
In the Fall of 2008, the biotechnology and medical technology industries' aggregate market capitalization, public equity financing, venture capital and deal activity were extremely healthy. To put it mildly, the world has changed dramatically since then. Stocks have plummeted, governments have spent billions to shore up their economies, and the crisis has spread swiftly across industries and geographies.
How has biotech and medtech held up during the global financial crisis? Ernst & Young will share the key findings from its Pulse of the industry medical technology report 2009, as well as a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-released Beyond Borders global biotechnology report 2010. We will then moderate a distinguished panel of industry executives and investors, who will share their insights and strategies on how boards, management and financiers can bring creativity, focus and discipline to their operations as their companies navigate through these turbulent waters.
Speakers:
Moderator:
Jason Hillenbach, Associate Director, Global Life Sciences Center, Ernst & Young LLP
Panel:
Patrick Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cohera Medical
Wesley H. Kaupinen, Senior Associate, Quaker BioVentures
John W. Manzetti, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
Sean McDonald, President and Chief Executive Officer, Precision Therapeutics
Peter Schommer, Vice President, Business Development, Covidien
Underwritten by:
K&L Gates
Partners:
Ernst & Young
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
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Finding and Attracting the Right MBA Talent
Friday, March 19, 2010
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh, 15260
Join us for a panel discussion on finding and attracting the right MBA talent. During the session, current MBA students and local employers will share their thoughts and perspectives on the current job market, desirable traits of companies and candidates and recruiting best practices. A networking reception for Tepper / Katz MBA students and organizations in attendance will follow the panel.
NOTE: This event is free for Tepper and Katz MBA students, and Companies interested in networking with them.
Partners:
Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business
University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business
Westinghouse's Outlook: Strategic Talent Management with Tony Greco
Thursday, March 25, 2010
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant St #411, 15219
HR Leaders in Western PA have spoken! The #1 issue identified in the recent Annual HR Leadership Survey was the acquisition, retention, and development of talent needed to achieve their organization’s strategy. The Pittsburgh Technology Council, the HR Leadership Forum of Western PA and the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association are joining forces to bring you the latest, most innovative best practices and thought leadership in strategic talent management.
Our first speaker in the series will be Tony Greco, Vice President of Human Resources at Westinghouse. He will focus on the business issues that have driven Westinghouse’s talent management and leadership development strategies. Come and learn from a world-class organization that has been an industry leader in human resources for many years.
Upcoming Strategic Talent Management Events:
Tuesday, April 13 Peggy Tayloe, IBM
Tuesday, May 4 Shannon Brown, FedEX
NOTE: PHRA Members are eligible for PTC member pricing.
Partners:
HR Leadership Forum
Human Resources Association (PHRA)
@pgh.café - Employer
Monday, March 29, 2010
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive, 16066
Meet a roomful of entry-level job candidates at @pgh.café, the premiere technology job and internship fair in the region. This informal and interactive event puts you in front of approximately 300 candidates with a wide range of technology career interests and disciplines. Whether you are looking to fill a job, secure an intern or build your résumé bank, this is one job fair you can't afford to miss.
Partners:
The Regional Internship Center
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@pgh.café - Job Seeker
Monday, March 29, 2010
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive, 16066
You're an up-and-coming professional in search of your first big break. Meet with dozens of regional employers looking for fresh talent at @pgh.café, the premiere technology job and internship fair in the region. This informal and interactive event allows you to network with Pittsburgh area employers across a wide range of technology industries. Whether you need to secure a full-time or part-time job, or build your résumé with experience from an internship, this is one job fair you can't afford to miss.
Notes: Free for job seekers, must bring résumé and pre-register.
Partners:
The Regional Internship Center
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HireUp - Employer
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Dr, Canonsburg, 15317
Looking for a way to spice up your workforce? Tired of the same employee prospects online? We can connect you with seasoned professionals who have an information technology, engineering, and science background, and who are ready to build upon their skills and experience with a new organization.
Register your recruiting team for HireUP, a casual event providing professional networking opportunities with a roomful of active job seekers. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with professional candidates, showcase your company benefits, share information on job openings and locate your next star employee.
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HireUp - Job Seeker
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Dr, Canonsburg, 15317
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Come to HireUP and connect with a roomful of regional technology human resources representatives. This casual networking and recruiting event allows job seekers who are ready for a career move to highlight their skills, talents and abilities while employers showcase their company benefits and share information on current job openings. Your dream job could be just around the corner! Come ready to impress with résumés in-hand.
Notes: Free for job seekers, must bring résumé and pre-register.
Sponsored By:
Dinnerviews - Innovative Recruiting Event
Thursday, June 10, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street #411, 15219
"Dinnerviews" provides your company with the opportunity to interview / network with the region's best graduate and undergraduates from major engineering and information technology schools over a three-course meal. Eat dinner, network, and socialize with up and coming talent from across the Pittsburgh region about potential jobs and internships. General networking between all candidates will take place before and after dinner. Success never tasted better!
Notes: A company may bring no more than two representatives in order to make enough room for candidates.
Sponsored By:
Dinnerviews - Innovative Recruiting Event - Job Seeker
Thursday, June 10, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street #411, 15219
Dinnerviews is your chance to impress potential employers over a free dinner. The progressive dinner format lets you sit down and enjoy a three-course meal with three companies that have already reviewed your résumé and want to interview you about their engineering or IT internship and job opportunities. Then after dinner, meet with companies that weren’t able to sit down with you. Studies have shown nearly 70 percent of internships result in job offers, so Dinnerviews is the perfect opportunity to jump start your technology or engineering career. Space is limited, so your seat is not guaranteed, but your résumé will be given to all participating companies.
Notes: Free for job seekers, must bring résumé and pre-register.
Sponsored By:
HireUp - Employer
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave, 15222
Looking for a way to spice up your workforce? Tired of the same employee prospects online? We can connect you with seasoned professionals who have an information technology, engineering, and science background, and who are ready to build upon their skills and experience with a new organization.
Register your recruiting team for HireUP, a casual event providing professional networking opportunities with a roomful of active job seekers. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with professional candidates, showcase your company benefits, share information on job openings and locate your next star employee.
Sponsored By:
HireUP - Job Seeker
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave, 15222
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Come to HireUP and connect with a roomful of regional technology human resources representatives. This casual networking and recruiting event allows job seekers who are ready for a career move to highlight their skills, talents and abilities while employers showcase their company benefits and share information on current job openings. Your dream job could be just around the corner! Come ready to impress with résumés in-hand.
Notes: Free for job seekers, must bring résumé and pre-register.
Sponsored By:
Our Signature Events
Event Registration Policy
All attendees must have a paid registration to enter. Walk-ins, when accepted, will be processed on-site with an additional $20 surcharge. Cancellations must be received two business days prior to an event to qualify for a refund. Substitutions welcome. No shows will be billed. Please attempt to register at least 24 hours prior to the event so that there is an accurate count for food orders and venue.