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Inside the Minds of IT Leaders: Trends, Surprises & the Future of IT

The Pittsburgh Technology Council has engaged with local CIOs, CISOs, and tech leaders to better understand the most pressing challenges and priorities shaping IT leadership today. Key trends have emerged—from the rapid adoption of generative AI and automation to evolving cybersecurity threats, cloud optimization, and workforce transformation.

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion where we’ll explore these critical issues and share unexpected insights shaping the future of IT. Hear directly from top IT leaders as they offer their perspectives on the biggest opportunities and risks in today’s ever-changing technology landscape.

Panelists (subject to change):

Lee Haller, CIO, Pittsburgh Water
Sumit Nair, CIO, Essential Utilities
Arif Rahman, CIO, Joy Baking Group
Jack Wolford, CIO, Schneider Downs

Location:
Courtyard By Marriot Pittsburgh University Center
100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Agenda:
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration and Networking
8:30 AM: Welcome and Introductions
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM: Panel Discussion
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM: Networking

Cost:

	Early Bird	Regular	Late/Onsite	Special Pricing
Member Price	$65	$70	$75	40% off for member entrepreneurs
Non-Member Price	$195	$210	$225

Thank you to our sponsor for making this event possible:

For Content or Programming Questions: Monica Takacs, Senior Director of Industry Networks, mtakacs@pghtech.org
For Registration Questions: Lauren Lowen, Event Coordinator, llowen@pghtech.org
For Sponsorship Questions: Ashley Steckel, Vice President of Business Development, asteckel@pghtech.org
For Membership Questions: Brooke Wozniak, Membership Development Manager, bwozniak@pghtech.org