About Event

Today’s supply chains are under constant pressure. From global instability and shifting trade policies to supplier disruptions, labor shortages, and evolving customer expectations, manufacturers are being forced to rethink how they manage risk and maintain continuity.

Join the Pittsburgh Technology Council for a candid conversation with manufacturing and supply chain leaders as they discuss how they are strengthening resilience across their operations. This discussion will explore the strategies companies are using to improve visibility, diversify supplier networks, respond more quickly to disruption, and balance cost with long-term agility.

Panelists: (Subject to change)

Eric Blanton, Sr. Manager Global Purchasing, MSA - The Safety Company
Jason Borgesi, Supply Chain Director, Re:Build Manufacturing
John Frazier, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Hellbender Inc.
Joseph M Locke, Vice President, HICO America

Who should attend:

* Supply chain, procurement, and sourcing leaders
* Manufacturing executives, operations leaders, and plant managers
* Logistics, distribution, and inventory planning professionals
* Supplier development and quality teams
* Risk management and business continuity leaders
* CIOs and technology leaders supporting manufacturing operations
* Manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers looking to strengthen supply chain partnerships

Date and Time: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 8:00 – 10:00 AM

Location: Nova Place Conference Center | 100 S Commons, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212

Agenda:

8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:30 – 9:30 AM: Panel Discussion and Q&A
9:30 – 10:00 AM: Post-Event Networking

Cost:

Member: Early Bird Rate $25.00 | Regular Rate $35.00 | Onsite Rate $35.00
Non-Member: Early Bird Rate $100.00 | Regular Rate $140.00 | Onsite Rate $140.00

(Early Bird Rate ends on August 28)

Member Entrepreneur / Startup Rate: 50% off

To qualify for the Entrepreneur / Startup rate, your company must:

Have fewer than 10 full-time employees
Be in business for 5 years or less
Be an independent company (not a subsidiary, division or franchise of a larger organization)
Be a member in good standing of the Pittsburgh Technology Council

If you are an ASCM Member or Member Entrepreneur/Start-up please contact Autumn Ashbaugh, who will help you register for this event at the discounted rate.

If you are not a member and you are interested in membership, please contact Brooke Wozniak, Membership Development Manager, for more information.

Registration & Payment Policy:
Online Registration will close 1 days prior to event. Pre-Registration is always requested, when possible, so that we may best plan for your arrival. Walk-in registrants, when accepted, must pay onsite with a credit card or check to obtain entry to the event, no exceptions. Refunds requested less than 3 business days prior to the event will not be granted. Substitutions from your same company are welcome.

Questions:

For Content or Programming Questions: Monica Takacs, Senior Director of Industry Networks, mtakacs@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
For Membership Questions: Brooke Wozniak, Membership Development Manager, bwozniak@pghtech.org