Steel City AI Meetup

Pittsburgh's AI community where beginners & experts build together. Monthly hands-on meetups. Always free. 2nd Wed, 5:30pm. Join us!

Pittsburgh's Most Inclusive AI Community

Every month, we bring together the full spectrum of AI builders, from first-time prompt writers to enterprise architects. This isn't just another tech meetup. It's where diverse experience levels come together, share real solutions, and tackle practical challenges collaboratively.

Our mission: Bridge the gap between AI experts and everyday users through hands-on learning and genuine community.

What Makes Us Different

We focus on implementation, not inspiration.

• Real business problems, not hypothetical scenarios
• Working solutions, not theoretical possibilities
• Practitioners sharing what actually works in production
• Problem-solvers connecting with those who have problems to solve

Perfect match if you're: Building AI solutions professionally, facing specific implementation challenges, or have expertise to contribute to real-world problems

What to Expect Each Month

Hands-On Activities

• Interactive AI tool exploration
• Group problem-solving sessions
• Mini-hackathons and build challenges
• Skill-sharing workshops

Expert Insights

• Guest presentations from local AI practitioners
• Case studies from Pittsburgh companies
• Ethical AI implementation discussions
• Industry trend analysis

Community Connection

• Structured networking time
• Peer-to-peer learning opportunities
• Collaboration on ongoing projects
• Support for AI implementation challenges

Recent Event Highlights

• 45-Minute Hackathons: Community builds real solutions together (Coming up on Oct. 8th)
• AI Professional Debates: Structured discussions on critical topics
• Tool Deep Dives: Hands-on exploration of cutting-edge AI platforms
• Expert Presentations: Industry leaders sharing practical insights

Featured speakers have included: Dr. Rorry Brenner (advanced neural networks), Edie Hartman (AI strategy), and Deepika Devarajan from Mathews International.

Why Join Our Community?

• Learn by doing - not just listening to presentations
• Connect with Pittsburgh's most collaborative AI builders
• Access practical solutions you can implement immediately
• Contribute your perspective regardless of experience level
• Stay current on AI trends affecting local businesses
• Build lasting relationships with fellow practitioners

Event Details:

When: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:00 PM

Where: Pittsburgh Tech Council & Fortyx80
Cost: Always free - our commitment to accessible AI education

Size: Intentionally limited to 20-30 people for meaningful interaction

What to bring: Your laptop and whatever AI curiosity/experience you have

Join Pittsburgh's AI Building Community

Whether you've been following AI developments from the sidelines or you're actively implementing solutions, this is your place to connect with others on the same journey.

Reserve your spot for our next meetup - spaces fill up quickly due to our intimate format.

About Steel City AI Innovators

Founded to create Pittsburgh's most inclusive space for AI learning and collaboration. Proudly sponsored by Pittsburgh Tech Council, we've built a community where practical AI implementation meets genuine knowledge sharing.

Programming Questions: Maria Fattore, Director of Entrepreneurship and Workforce Innovation, mfattore@pghtech.org
Registration Questions: Autumn Ashbaugh, Event Assistant, aashbaugh@pghtech.org
Membership Questions: Brooke Wozniak, Membership Development Manager, bwozniak@pghtech.org