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Pittsburgh TechFest is a one-day event designed for technologists, developers, and engineers from Southwestern Pennsylvania to convene, explore and elevate. The event will feature keynotes, technical talks, and panel discussions covering a broad range of topics in AI, software development, security, and career growth. The conference aims to provide a platform for learning, networking, and collaboration among professionals.

What you can expect in programming:

- Present Problem – Solution – Impact
- Storytelling with Data
- Live Demo and Discussion
- Engage with Big Ideas
- Interactive Demo, Challenge, or Tech Workshop
- Unconference – take away the structure and engage in an informal exchange of information and ideas between technologists

Topics are listed below and all development stacks are welcome!

- UX as an Agile Role
- Using AI tools in Business and Development
- Keeping it Human (AI Related Ethics)
- Career Progression and Managing Up
- Home Labs and DIY Tech
- Data Science
- Mapping and Robotics
- Developer Tools for Immediate Use
- Front End Development (HTMX, Angular, React, Svelte, Vue, etc.)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Engineering
- Personal Privacy and Security
- Social Web (Fediverse)

Who Should Attend:
- Software Developer / Engineer
- Web Developer
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Engineer
- Network Administrator
- IT Support Specialist
- Engineering Technologist
- Manufacturing Technologist
- Quality Control Technologist
- Automation / Robotics Technologist

When: Friday, October 30, 2026

Agenda: 8:30am-4:00pm

Venue: Carnegie Mellon University | Tepper School of Business, 4765 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Registration Price:

MEMBER

Before September 18th: $35.00
After September 18th: $40.00

NON-MEMBER:

Before September 18th: $120.00
After September 18th: $150.00

Want to become a member of the Pittsburgh Technology Council? Please contact Brooke Woznizk, bwoznizk@pghtech.org, for more information.

For Content or Programming Questions: Marie Pelloni, Senior Director of Talent, STEM, and Workforce Innovation Initiatives, mpelloni@pghtech.org
For Registration Questions: Autumn Ashbaugh, Event Assistant, aashbaugh@pghtech.org
For Sponsorship Questions: Ashley Steckel, Vice President of Business Development, asteckel@pghtech.org