Check out upcoming events from our member companies!
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.
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.
CrowdStrike Pittsburgh User Group
10/14 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Join us for the Pittsburgh CrowdStrike User Group at Alloy 26, a half-day event bringing together security leaders and practitioners for Fal.Con insights, AI security innovation, hands-on learning, and peer-to-peer connection.
Coherent Walk-In Interviews
10/14 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Ready for your next career opportunity? Meet with our hiring team for walk-in interviews, no appointment or manufacturing experience required. Join Coherent Saxonburg's expanding team at one of TIME and Forbes' Best Companies. Apply today!
The Future Deployed Engineer: Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems at the Edge
10/15
A focused executive session on AI governance, autonomous systems at the edge, and practical deployment patterns for leaders across engineering, manufacturing, professional services, operations, and other business sectors now evaluating AI risk and adoption.
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.
Data-Centric Security & Resilience in the Age of AI
10/19 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Join experts from Veeam and Pellera for an insightful discussion on how data visibility, Zero Trust principles, threat intelligence, AI governance, and clean recovery work together to reduce risk and strengthen cyber resilience. Learn how security and recovery teams can operate from the same context, why AI increases the demand for trusted data, and why resilience must be measured, validated, and continuously improved.
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.
Find and Fix What's Slowing Your Operation Down
10/21 | 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Join Wessel & Company for an afternoon built for manufacturing owners and leaders. This year's series brings together industry experts and Wessel advisors to share practical strategies for getting more out of your people, your processes, and your numbers. Expect actionable takeaways you can bring back to your operation, plus plenty of time to connect with fellow manufacturers.
October PDM - Cadence Facility Tour
10/21 | 8:15 - 10:00 AM
Cadence's 42,000 square-foot Cranberry Township facility specializes in medical device and drug deliver manufacturing for leading global OEMs. From final assembly to packaging and sterilization management, every detail is controlled to deliver the precision, quality, and compliance required to advance patient outcomes worldwide.
Scale AI with Confidence: Gain Visibility, Control Costs, and Prove ROI
10/21 | 11:00 AM
Join Agile Rising (IBM Silver Business Partner), Arrow (Value-Added Distributor) and IBM thought leadership as they explore how leaders can shift the conversation from AI spend to business outcomes, leveraging Token Economics and AI visibility solutions to align investments with measurable value, including revenue growth, operational efficiency, customer experience, and risk reduction.
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.
When AI Attacks: Preparing for the Age of Autonomous Cyber Threats
10/28 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Join Carnegie Mellon faculty with expertise in cybersecurity and AI engineering for a panel session about how to manage AI-powered threats.
Understanding the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Webinar
10/28 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th to learn more about the SBIR/STTR programs and how you can apply for non-dilutive funding for your innovative research. Representatives from the DoW Office for Small Business Innovation OUSW(R&E) and the Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs will discuss SBIR/STTR basics as well as the Strategic Breakthrough, TABA (Technical and Business Assistance), and ART (Accelerated Research for Transition) programs.
When AI Becomes an Identity
11/3
In this session, we’ll break down the emerging challenges and controls required to govern AI driven identities.
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.
Meet Turnpike Technology
11/5 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's Information Technology Department is pleased to sponsor this year's "Meet the Turnpike Technology" event. This event is designed as a meet-and-greet with our prime contract holders as well as PTC IT leadership. Learn more about Turnpike projects, how to do business with us, and upcoming opportunities
Inventor Advanced
11/ 5-6, 12-13 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Inventor Advanced builds on the knowledge that students gained in an Inventor Essentials course. This course will cover different tools and strategies for part and assembly creation. The course will utilize hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios to convey the topics.
Inventor Nastran
11/9-11 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This course will introduce students to the analysis capabilities that are available in Inventor Nastran. Students will become familiar with meshing, loads, and constraints for the different types of analysis.
Future of Secure AI Executive Certificate
11/10-13
The Future of Secure Artificial Intelligence (AI) executive certificate prepares leaders to understand the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. You will gain deep insight into current trends in AI and cybersecurity through this high-impact certificate. The curriculum is developed and taught by our expert faculty and industry leaders to build executive literacy in AI risk, governance and defense.
Fusion CAM: 2&3 Axis Milling
11/11-12 | 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 focus on the Manufacture workspace where CNC toolpaths are created. Students will learn how to define the manage Tool Libraries, create CAM Setups, generate toolpaths, simulate toolpaths, and Post Process the toolpaths to NC files for the shop floor.
GACO APEX Accelerator's 37th Procurement Opportunities Fair
11/12 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join the GACO APEX Accelerator at PennWest California for the 37th Procurement Opportunities Fair. Whether you're new to government contracting or looking to expand your business, this premier networking event offers valuable opportunities to connect with federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as prime contractors.
11th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare 2027 | Tokyo, Japan
3/8 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
We are delighted to cordially invite professionals from around the world to participate in the 11th Global summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare, hosted by Intelli Meetings.
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