When: September 15, 2022

Where: Pittsburgh Technology Council

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2022 International Trade Reception: Bringing the World to Pennsylvania

When: September 15, 2022
Where: Pittsburgh Technology Council at Nova Place

About Event

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The Pittsburgh Technology Council, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, is pleased to bring the world to you. Register today to meet and network with Pennsylvania’s Trade Representatives from some of the world's hottest export markets. This is your annual opportunity to network with Pennsylvania’s trade representatives from across the globe and sign up for one-on-one meetings.

WHAT: Networking Reception

WHEN: Thursday, September 15, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Pittsburgh Technology Council at Nova Place, 100 S. Commons, Suite 172, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Who should attend?
If your company is considering exporting your products or if you would like to expand your international presence, this is a must attend networking event for you.

Why attend?
This is your opportunity to meet and get to know our state’s trade reps who are there to help to open doors for you internationally. Representatives from the following regions will be in attendance. 

Participating Regions include:

  • Australia 
  • Canada 
  • Central & Eastern Europe
  • Germany 
  • India 
  • Mexico
  • Middle East 
  • Netherlands 
  • SE Asia
  • South Korea 
  • Taiwan 
  • United Kingdom 

The PA Deptartment of Community and Economic Development will also be there to let you know about their FREE Services for Pennsylvania companies. You’ll learn about key services offered to PA businesses by the Office of International Business Development, including export counseling/technical support, market research, and customized partner searches.

Event Agenda:

6:00 - 6:30 PM | Attendee Networking
6:30 - 6:45 PM | Remarks and Introductions
6:45 - 7:30 PM | Attendee Networking

Cost: 
$10 | PTC Members
$175 | Non-Members
Free for Entreprenuer members. Please contact Monica Takacs to register mtakacs@pghtech.org.                             

About the PA Department of Community & Economic Development:
The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed and thrive in a global economy. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvania citizens while assuring transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds.

One-on-One Meetings 
Pennsylvania’s Authorized Trade Representatives (ATRs) will meet one-on-one with Pennsylvania companies seeking foreign market intelligence, agents and distributor candidates, and industry and government contacts, as well as on-the-ground assistance when visiting these markets. 

For more information, contact the Office of International Business Development   and visit their event page at: https://dced.pa.gov/event/bringing-the-world-to-pa-2022/ . To join in the conversation, use the hashtag #BTW2PA and follow their Twitter handle to stay up-to-date with all the current news on exporting your products from Pennsylvania. 

Contact Information:

  • For content or logistics questions - Program Director: Monica Takacs, Sr. Dir. of Industry Networks, mtakacs@pghtech.org
  • For registration questions - Megan Colf, Assistant Director of Event Management, mcolf@pghtech.org
  • For sponsorship questions - Ashley Steckel, Director of Business Development and Advertising, asteckel@pghtech.org
  • For membership questions - Kristina Wesling, Business Development Manager, kwesling@pghtech.org