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Pittsburgh at CES

When: Jan. 7-8
Where: Las Vegas

Pittsburgh at CES 2026

Leading the Conversation on AI's Future

Las Vegas | January 7-8, 2026

Pittsburgh is going back to CES—and this year, we're leading the conversation that matters most to the future of AI.

Our engagement will include a "Pittsburgh Tailgate" aimed at introducing our region's innovators to key attendees at this year's CES. We'll also be hosting an official CES panel focusing on tackling one of the greatest challenges at the heart of the AI revolution: Building Sustainable Data Centers. Lastly, we'll be hosting "person on the street" interviews with Pittsburgh companies and executives who are exhibiting, speaking, or just attending CES 2026.

Why This Panel is a Must-Attend

Smarter Grids: Powering Sustainable, Reliable Data Centers

Date: January 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 10:40 AM Pacific
Location: LVCC N257

As AI infrastructure drives unprecedented energy demands worldwide, Pittsburgh is uniquely positioned to deliver solutions. Our panel brings together an extraordinary lineup:

Kurt Goldbronn
Senior Director - Data, Digital and AI
Westinghouse Electric
Anthony Matarazzo
Director of Simulation and AI Solutions
Synopsys (ANSYS)
Jim Spencer
CEO
Exus Renewables
Shannon Kellogg
Vice President of Public Policy
AWS
Katie Mominee
Managing Partner - Digital Assurance and Transparency
PwC Pittsburgh (Moderator)

This isn't just theory—these are the companies making billion-dollar bets on our region's ability to power the future sustainably.

Pittsburgh Tailgate at CES 2026

Pittsburgh Tailgate Happy Hour

January 7, 2026

The Rock House | The Venetian

We'll be hosting a Pittsburgh Tailgate at the Venetian. Our plans are to showcase Pittsburgh innovators as we make new relationships with key global executives.

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Beyond the Panel

 

Person on the Street Interviews

We're capturing Pittsburgh's presence throughout CES, interviewing local companies and executives who are exhibiting, speaking, or attending—showcasing our region's innovation on the global stage.

 

Network with Innovators

Connect with Pittsburgh's innovation leaders, from Fortune 500 companies to cutting-edge startups, all converging at the epicenter of global tech.

 

Showcase Our Ecosystem

Demonstrating why Pittsburgh continues to lead in robotics, AI, autonomous systems, data centers, and advanced manufacturing.

Three Years of Excellence

This marks our third year leading at CES—a testament to Pittsburgh's sustained innovation leadership. From autonomous vehicles to sustainable data centers, we're consistently at the forefront of technology's most important conversations.

Want to be part of the Pittsburgh delegation in Las Vegas?

Whether you're exhibiting, attending, or simply want to connect with fellow innovators, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Us to Get Involved

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See You in Vegas!

Pittsburgh Technology Council
Powering Innovation from the Steel City

Questions? Contact Monica Takacs
mtakacs@pghtech.org | 412-687-2700