Check out upcoming events from our member companies!
Inventor CAM: 2 & 3 Axis Milling
9/14-15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Inventor CAM in an add-in that will allow users to create their CNC toolpaths right in Inventor. This class will guide students through the process of taking completed Inventor part files into a CAM environment for the necessary CNC toolpaths. Student will learn how to define the CAM Setup, generate toolpaths, simulate toolpaths, and Post Process the toolpaths to NC files for the shop floor.
AI For Development
9/14 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join our September nonprofit webinar for a practical conversation on using artificial intelligence to support development operations. Discover how Raisers Edge, Copilot and Blackbaud can help teams work smarter, uncover insights more quickly and create more capacity for fundraising impact.
Think. Do Pittsburgh
9/15 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GrayMatter’s Think.Do events are hands-on and discussion-driven. We emphasize proven approaches, real use cases and lessons learned from organizations that have already navigated similar challenges.
CMU Heinz College Tech Networking Breakfast
9/15 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Interested in Data, Analytics, Cyber & AI talent at CMU? Eager to make connections with top talent while you're on campus for CMU's STEM Fair? Join us on Tuesday, September 15 for a special free event on campus at CMU!
Join us for a networking breakfast - meet first and second-year master's students in Heinz College analytics, data, cyber, healthcare analytics, and AI-focused programs and learn more about our talented candidate profiles. Register here for this informal, low-pressure event designed to enhance recruiting relationships and increase connections to students.
All Lines Technology - Unlock the Power of Microsoft Intune Suite
9/15 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for an informative webinar exploring the latest Microsoft Intune Suite capabilities available with Microsoft E3 and E5 licensing. As organizations continue to strengthen endpoint management, security, and user support, Microsoft has introduced powerful new tools designed to streamline IT operations and improve the employee experience.
Researcher to Founder: Building from -1 to 0
9/15 | 4:00 - 5:15 PM
South Park Commons is excited to host a panel discussion as part of CMU Startup Week on building from -1 to 0, making the transition from academia to startups, and the future of robotics.
University of Pittsburgh Fall 2026 Career + Internship Fair
9/15 - 17
This event is over three days: Tuesday, September 15 - Engineering Day, Wednesday September 16 - Computing, Information & Analytics Day, September 17 - Arts & Sciences, Non-Profit & Public Service Day.
Complete Fair Details and Employer Registration Here!
Inventor Essentials
9/16-18, & 23-24 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Learn the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk® Inventor®. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.
The Unicorn Palooza
9/19 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
2026 is the FIRST EVER Unicorn Palooza. You might be saying, "Why did Assemble wait so long to have such a fun event?" Great question! We decided to remix MakerDate (thank you for all the years) and transform it into something new, like nothing before. Instead of bidding on dates during the live and silent auction, we will be remixing carnival games where folks can "spin the wheel" to land on a learning experience with a local ceramist, welder, writer, or celebrity! Pick up the duck to see if you won tickets to a museum or a charcuterie board! Unicorn Palooza will have plenty of amazing opportunities to connect with creatives, artists, makers, and technologists. Want to sign up to offer a making experience?
Career Connections: Business & Corporate Expo
9/22 | 2:00 - 4:30 PM | Professional Career Readiness Center
The Expo is designed to connect employers with Point Park University students and other local college students seeking internships, part-time positions, full-time employment, and other professional opportunities.
There is no registration fee for employers or students to attend.
PHRA Annual Conference and Exhibition
9/22-23 | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Held September 22-23, this two-day experience features dynamic keynote speakers like David Horning, Charlene Wheeless, Brian Alementi, Tyler Moon, and Nick Liermann, plus 20+ breakout sessions tailored to today’s most pressing HR topics, Purpose-Driven Leadership & Culture, Navigating Change & the Future of Work, Talent Strategy, Retention & Performance, and Human-Centered Leadership & the Employee Experience.
GetWITit Pittsburgh & CMUiii | Building the Future: Women's Pathways to Innovation
9/24 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Join getWITit Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University's Integrated Innovation Institute (CMUiii) for an engaging evening of conversation, connection, and career inspiration.
IEC Foundation Strike Up Bowling Fundraiser
9/27
Strike Up support for the IEC Foundation at an exciting afternoon of bowling, food, fun, and community impact on Sunday, September 27 at Nesbit’s Lanes in Pittsburgh, PA! Gather your team and help us raise funds that support scholarships, grants, and workforce development initiatives for the next generation of skilled electrical professionals.
It's Time To Decide the Future of Your VMware Investment
9/29 | 1:00 PM
Remaining on an outdated VMware platform is becoming increasingly risky. Contract expirations, hardware shortages, rising costs, and an evolving technology landscape are compelling IT leaders to make a decision and act.
Join us for a candid conversation about the state of VMware, the optimized paths forward (including Expedient’s own Bridge Program) and how to choose what’s best for your business.
AutoCAD Essentials
10/5-6 & 12-13 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Learn the features, commands, and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD® and AutoCAD LT®. Using hands-on exercises, users explore how to create 2D production drawings.
Auberle's 22nd Annual Voice Carry
10/6 | 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Since 2005, Voices Carry has stood as Auberle’s premier night of music and impact. We’re bringing together Pittsburgh’s finest musicians for an electric evening of live performances, curated auctions, and a dance floor that doesn’t quit, all in the spirit of building stronger families. Join us to celebrate our community and raise vital funds for the innovative, life-changing programs that support thousands of local families every year.
Inventor Essentials
10/6-8 & 14-15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Learn the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk® Inventor®. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.
2026 Cybersecurity Virtual Symposium
10/7-9 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This year’s symposium will feature timely discussions focused on current threat trends, governance considerations, and practical approaches that organizations are using to manage cybersecurity risk in a rapidly changing environment. Sessions will draw from realworld experiences across industries and reflect emerging issues affecting organizations today.
Sierra Experts 20 Year Anniversary
10/8 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
For 20 years and counting, Sierra Experts has been helping businesses move forward. We'd love to celebrate this milestone with the people who have been part of the journey.
RSVP by 9/28 to Stacy Freshwater
Protiviti Pittsburgh i on Hunger Meal-Packing Event
10/8 | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Protiviti invites you to join us on Thursday, October 8 at the Westin Pittsburgh for our annual i on Hunger Meal-Packing Event. This year, we are excited to host the event alongside a CPE-eligible roundtable. Please reach out to Karlie Donovan, at karlie.donovan@protiviti.com, with any questions..
Women Who Rock Benefit Concert - Benefiting Magee-Womens Research Institute
10/17 | 6:30 PM
We are excited to announce the Who Who Rock Benefit Concert will be on October 17, 2026, at 6:30 pm. The headliner will be Taylor Dayne! All proceeds benefit life-saving women's health research at Magee-Womens Research Institute. Individual tickets and group tickets available.
Fusion Essentials
10/19-21 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fusion is the world’s first cloud connected design tool, with the ability to create 3D models, 2D drawings, photo-realistic renderings and animations, CNC tool paths, and FEA analysis. This hands-on course will take users the essential skills necessary for parametric modeling in Fusion. Time will be spent in each of Fusion Workspaces.
IEC Foundation SPARK After Dark
10/21
Join us for SPARK After Dark with the IEC Foundation—an exciting evening of networking, entertainment, amazing food, Singo competitions, bowling, virtual reality experiences, arcade games, raffles, and more with industry friends and partners. Don’t miss one of SPARK’s most fun and interactive events while supporting the IEC Foundation’s mission to power the future of the electrical industry.
IEC Foundation Supports the 'Home of the Innocents'
10/21
Every child deserves a safe place to call home. Join us in supporting Home of the Innocents and help make a difference, one child at a time. Donate here to support.
Mountain State Cyber Summit + Tech Yeah 2026
10/28 | Morgantown, West Virginia
Leaders from across the field gathered to explore the latest advances in cyber defense, threat intelligence, AI, and the digital future. Attendees strengthened their skills, expanded their networks, and gained invaluable insights into what’s ahead.
WITCON 2026: Ten Years of Unifying Tech
11/5 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
For ten years, getWITit has been bringing people together to build more inclusive, sustainable tech communities. In 2026, WITCON returns to Pittsburgh to celebrate a decade of impact and to focus on what comes next.
WITCON is a one-day conference designed for women, nonbinary people in tech, and allies in tech who want to build stronger, more equitable teams and organizations. Expect real conversations, practical insights, and space to connect with people who care about both technology and the humans behind it.
Tech Council members can submit their events, webinars and open houses for promotion through our web site and weekly Events Bulletin. Please allow at least 4 weeks of lead time. Submit your event description here.