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Public Policy

Representing the aggregate voice of more than 1,400 member companies, the Pittsburgh Technology Council employs an experienced government relations team that works to educate individual technology firms about government-related threats and opportunities, while also working to promote a pro-growth public policy agenda on behalf of the entire region’s technology industry.

Upcoming Events

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Public Policy Based Events Include:

Business to Government Series: Federal and state governments are among the largest consumers of technology. They often require solutions that have yet to be invented. As the trade association representing the region’s innovators, the PTC works to educate businesses about R&D and procurement-related opportunities at all levels of government. Through our Business-to-Government Series we have hosted the following leaders:

  • CIO – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Director of DARPA
  • Secretary of the PA DEP
  • Undersecretary of the U.S. DOE
  • Chief Commercialization Officer of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

Public Policy Series

For more information contact Brian Kennedy, Senior Vice President for Operations and Government Affairs at bkennedy@pghtech.org.

PGH Tech Council
PGH Tech Council

RT @technicallyPGH: As PA invests in apprenticeships, @pghtech leaders told @LTGDavis what makes theirs successful during a forum at @schel…

PGH Tech Council
PGH Tech Council

We're seeking volunteers willing to speak to middle school students on the subjects of #manufacturing and #robotics, #artificialintelligence, #uxuidesign, #cybersecurity, #animation and #gaming, #iot, and #informationscience / #IT.

If interested, email rcostanza@pghtech.org! https://t.co/QDJeVfndnM

PGH Tech Council
PGH Tech Council

Calling all New Members! We want to see you tomorrow @ our New Member Mixer @ the Tech Council office! You will get to take the mic to share more about your co. & learn more about membership amenities, Tech Council staff, & upcoming programs! Register at https://t.co/x2hdRmMhpt https://t.co/Hb1ufAdCnF

PGH Tech Council
PGH Tech Council

Listen to Meesha Gerhart talk about building RedTree Web Design and get details on her new podcast Women Entrepreneur. https://t.co/MVdhYMDmos

PGH Tech Council
PGH Tech Council

Kurt Lesker Company, a global leader in vacuum technology, stopped by the TechVibe Radio Neighborhood Tour right from Huntington Bank in the South Hills! https://t.co/m7haVQZL4z

PGH Tech Council
PGH Tech Council

Meet Miss Meadow, our Pet of the Week from @HARPSavesLives!

This gorgeous girl came to HARP as a stray, so her past is mysterious! She's a young & rambunctious girl in search of an active family to keep her busy this spring. Sound like you? Adopt Meadow today! https://t.co/FRjpb97276

PGH Tech Council
PGH Tech Council

Pittsburgh’s first step toward landing on the Moon started in a room above a bagel shop in Oakland. A private company spunoff from CMU’s Robotics Institute in 2007, @astrobotic has grown rapidly in recent years. Read our OnRAMP Magazine cover story here: https://t.co/vo3utTNSRJ https://t.co/HRRcW8vV86

PGH Tech Council
PGH Tech Council

Nominations for the 2023 Tech 50 Awards are OPEN! Think your company is a top #techinnovator in Southwestern PA? Tech 50 is your opportunity to tell us why! Learn more/submit a nomination form by July 28 @ https://t.co/LGxkWshhMJ, and save the Tech 50 Awards date: November 16! https://t.co/i0JJkiFiPg