Check out upcoming events from our member companies!
From After-the-Fact to Decision Ready: A Pratical Digitial Series for Dealership Finance Leaders
5/26 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dealerships continue to invest in analytics, automation and AI at record rates, but continue to face challenges transforming those investments into predictable earnings, reliable cash flow and stronger financial control. Limited mid-month visibility, fragmented DMS and finance systems, and manual AP processes leave leadership teams managing margin, inventory risk and compliance after the fact.
As a leader in in the Dealership space, we hope you can join us for our upcoming SD Digital Webinar Series: From After-the-Fact to Decision-Ready: A Practical Digital Series for Dealership Finance Leaders. Our three-part webinar series brings together the SD Digital team to share practical strategies for building a strong foundation for AI specific to the companies like yours.
Coherent: Now Hiring
5/27 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Coherent Corp. 375 Saxonburg Blvd.
Looking for a rewarding, growth focused career where you can help drive innovation? Join our Saxonburg team. No manufacturing experience required.
BUILDFest Southwestern PA: Celebrating 5 Years of BUILD Pittsburgh
5/27
BUILDFest is the culmination of a year of hard work, creativity, and growth for BUILD's student entrepreneurs! The top teams from across the region will pitch their business ideas for cash prizes alongside a sales bazaar featuring student-designed products.
2026 Classic Car Cruise to Benefit the IEC Foundation
5/31 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Registration not required to join us for the 2026 Classic Car Cruise to Benefit the IEC Foundation for an unforgettable day filled with incredible classic cars, great food, raffles, music, and community fun — all while supporting scholarships, grants, and workforce development in the electrical industry. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, local business, or community supporter, this event is a great way to make an impact while enjoying a high-energy, family-friendly experience!
49th Annual Nellie King Golf Classic
6/1 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Join us on the Green!
Gather and Grow
6/3 | 4:00 - 6:30 PM
As summer settles over the Pitt campus, Event & Conference Services invites you to our beautiful rooftop terrace for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.
RSVP to Conference Services.
Inventor CAM: 2 & 3 Axis Milling
6/8-9 / 15 -16 | 9 AM - 12PM
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.
Inventor Advanced
6/10-11 / 17 -18 | 9 AM - 4 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.
"Never Enough" Why Working Hard Isn't Enough and What To Do Instead
6/10 | 12:00 - 2:15 PM | Tailor Public House & LinkedIn Live
You’ve been told that hard work leads to growth. But what happens when it doesn’t? For many professionals, there comes a point where effort no longer equals progress. You show up, deliver, and stay consistent, but the growth you expected never quite follows.
Come for the insights, stay for the inspiration and leave with a renewed sense of direction and community. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow professionals in tech who are navigating the same journey.
Community Night with the Pirates
6/11 | 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Get ready for one of the most fun nights of the summer! The Northside | North Shore Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for Community Night with the Pirates on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Second Annual COMBINED Business and Advocacy Social Hour!
6/18 | 5:30 PM
On June 18, come enjoy camaraderie, light snacks, and fancy N/A Mocktails, which will be provided by our pals at Goodlander. There will be some open format networking as well as a short presentation from Pittsburgh Walks and the Human Computer Interaction Institute, both of whom will be discussing opportunities for the intersection of advocacy and data.
Midsummer Mingle
6/18 | 6:30 - 10:00 PM | Allegheny RiverTrail Park
Whether you just moved here or you've lived in Pittsburgh all your life, Midsummer Mingle is your invitation to step outside your circle to spark new connections. This is an evening for strangers to become neighbors, for newcomers to feel at home, and to celebrate the beauty of summer in Pittsburgh. Join us!
Fusion Essentials
7/6-8 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of how Fusion can be used through the design process, from concept to validation to production.
Inventor Essentials
7/8-10 / 22-23 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principal 3D design, validation, and documentation processes necessary for developing products using Autodesk Inventor.
AutoCAD Essentials
7/20-21 / 27-28 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The primary objective of this course is to teach students the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
2026 Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy 3-Day Summer Series (Day 1)
7/29 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Catalyst Connection and The Consortium for Public Education for a professional learning experience called Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy! During this unique experience you will learn how the manufacturing industry is using emerging Industry 4.0 technologies to revolutionize the way they manufacture, improve and distribute their products. After attending this experience you will know how you can take the knowledge you gained back into your classroom to expose today’s learners of these high-demand and high-paying career pathways.
2026 Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy 3-Day Summer Series (Day 2)
8/5 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Catalyst Connection and The Consortium for Public Education for a professional learning experience called Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy! During this unique experience you will learn how the manufacturing industry is using emerging Industry 4.0 technologies to revolutionize the way they manufacture, improve and distribute their products. After attending this experience you will know how you can take the knowledge you gained back into your classroom to expose today’s learners of these high-demand and high-paying career pathways.
2026 Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy 3-Day Summer Series (Day 3)
8/12 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Catalyst Connection and The Consortium for Public Education for a professional learning experience called Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy! During this unique experience you will learn how the manufacturing industry is using emerging Industry 4.0 technologies to revolutionize the way they manufacture, improve and distribute their products. After attending this experience you will know how you can take the knowledge you gained back into your classroom to expose today’s learners of these high-demand and high-paying career pathways.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.