Celebrate 30 Years of Innovation!

 Deadline Extended! CLICK HERE to submit a nomination form.

2025 Tech 50 Highlights

For 30 years, the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50 Awards have recognized the companies and leaders driving innovation and helping transform Southwestern Pennsylvania into a global technology hub.

As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we honor the entrepreneurs, innovators, and companies that continue to shape our region through breakthrough ideas, business growth, and technology leadership.

More than an awards ceremony, Tech 50 brings our technology community together to celebrate achievement, strengthen connections, and recognize the companies building what's next.

Join us on Thursday, November 19, as we celebrate 30 Years of Tech Innovation.

Celebrating the innovators who built our past. Inspiring the visionaries building our future.

Location: The Event Center @ Rivers Casino

Agenda:
5:00-7:00 PM | Registration / Showcase of Innovation & Cocktails
7:00PM - 9:30 PM | Awards Show, Celebration and Reception

Event Format:
Tech 50 will feature an elevated selection of reception-style food stations rather than a traditional seated dinner. Seating will be available throughout the venue but will not be assigned.

Pricing:

Individual Member Admission: Early Bird $250 | Regular $290 | Late/Onsite $325
Individual Non-Member Admission: Early Bird $475 | Regular $590 | Late/Onsite $625

Member Group Admission (10 Guests): Early Bird $1,900 | Regular $2,150 | Late/Onsite $2,250
Non-Member Group Admission (10 Guests) Early Bird $3,250 | Regular $3,550 | Late/Onsite $3,950

The Ticket package includes admission for 10 attendees at a discounted rate. It does not include a reserved table or assigned seating. After registering, the purchaser will receive a link to submit attendee information.

Early bird pricing ends October 26, 2026.

Sponsors:

Event Partners:

VIP Reception Sponsor:

Sketch Me If You Can Sponsor:

Innovation Showcase Sponsor:

People's Choice Award Sponsor:

Party Popper Sponsor: 

Photo Booth Sponsor:

Supporting Sponsors:

Interested in joining the Tech Council? Please contact Brooke Wozniak, Membership Development Manager at bwozniak@pghtech.org.

Questions:

For Programming Questions: Megan Colf, Senior Director of Major Programs & Events, mcolf@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.