When: November 13, 2025
Where: Westin Pittsburgh Hotel

Come one, come all! The big top is rising, and the greatest spectacle in Pittsburgh tech is taking shape! On Thursday, November 13, the 29th Annual Tech 50 Awards will unleash a whirlwind of innovation, imagination, and sheer brilliance under the spotlight. This isn’t just an awards ceremony—it’s a high-octane tech extravaganza where visionaries become ringmasters, local high-flyers soar on the trapeze of possibility, and innovation takes a daring leap through the flaming hoops of disruption.
The 2025 Finalists aren’t just talented, they’re the main event. Expect no smoke and mirrors—only jaw-dropping genius, fearless ambition, and the next wave of tech trailblazers commanding center ring!
This is your annual opportunity to connect with the region's top companies and team members. We have a top-notch celebration lined up and we cannot wait to see you there! Cocktails, dinner, awards, and networking make Tech 50 a must-attend event for you and your whole team.
Congratulations to the 2025 Tech 50 Category Finalists:
AI/ML/Robotics
113 Industries Inc.
Advanced Construction Robotics
Atlas Robotics
Bucket Robotics
Journey Robotics
KEF Robotics
VISIMO
Consumer
CannonDesign
RedTree Web Design
Swank Construction
The Motherhood
West Shore Home
Education/Community/Non-Profit
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Catalyst Connection
CodeJoy
Humane Action Pennsylvania
Will Allen Foundation
Fintech
F.N.B. Corporation
GBU Life
PerfectGift.com
Troutwood, Inc.
Manufacturing – The Kurt J. Lesker III Award for Excellence
Eos Energy Storage
Kennametal
Matthews International
Tronix3D
MedTech/Health IT
eHealth Technologies
Free Market Health
Humotech
Moodr Health
Net Health
Solutions Provider - Innovative Tech
D'Angelo Technologies
Exus Renewables North America
Industrial Scientific
NovoLINC Inc.
Optimus Technologies
Smith Micro Software
Sourceree
Solutions Provider - Services
ComTec Systems
fivestar*, Inc.
Sngular
solutions4networks
Techstra Solutions
TruSummit Solutions
Woolpert
Start-Up
Custos IQ
Masters of Maternity
Outcome Logix
The Orange Peel Collaborative
Thoro.ai
Wood Wide AI, Inc.
Company Culture
113 Industries Inc.
Eos Energy Storage
KEF Robotics
Masters of Maternity
solutions4networks
The Orange Peel Collaborative
TruSummit Solutions
Will Allen Foundation
CEO of the Year
Exus Renewables North America: Jim Spencer, President & CEO
Humotech: Josh Caputo, PhD, President & CEO
Masters of Maternity: Aleta Heard, Founder & CEO
Optimus Technologies: Colin Huwyler, CEO
solutions4networks: Michele McGough, CEO & Founder
Tronix3D: Mike Vindler, CEO
TruSummit Solutions: Jordan Joltes, CEO
VISIMO: James Julius, President & CEO
West Shore Home: B.J. Werzyn, Founder & CEO
2025 Tech 50 Event Agenda:
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Registration/Showcase of Innovation & Cocktail Reception
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Dinner followed by Awards Presentation
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Showcase of Innovation (cont'd.) & Networking Reception
Event Pricing:
Member Single Attendee: Early Bird (before October 16) $245 / Regular $285 / Late or Onsite $305
Member Table of 10: Early Bird (before October 16) $1,850 / Regular $2,100 / Late or Onsite $2,200
Non-Member Single Attendee: Early Bird (before October 16) $470 / Regular $585 / Late or Onsite $605
Non-Member Table of 10: (before October 16) $3,200 / Regular $3,500 / Late or Onsite $3,875When registering a table of 10, please indicate at least one (1) name as the purchaser. A member of the Tech Council will share a follow-up form to collect all remaining attendee names and contact information. All attendee names must be submitted to the Tech Council no later than EOB Monday, November 10.
Special thanks to our Sponsors!
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For Programming Questions: Allison Kaharick, Senior Director, Major Programs, akaharick@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.