Agenda & Activities 

The AI Horizons Pittsburgh Inaugural Summit held on Oct. 14 at Bakery Square is a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators that will shape Pittsburgh’s future as a top three global hub for human-first AI.  Home to the world’s #1 AI school, Carnegie Mellon, this inaugural summit showcases how human-first AI can be commercialized to benefit society – with profit as a byproduct.

This panel will bring together experts and thought leaders to explore the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will discuss how AI can be used to promote inclusion and address bias, as well as the potential challenges and ethical considerations.

The AI Horizons Pittsburgh Inaugural Summit held on Oct. 14 at Bakery Square is a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators that will shape Pittsburgh’s future as a top three global hub for human-first AI.  Home to the world’s #1 AI school, Carnegie Mellon, this inaugural summit showcases how human-first AI can be commercialized to benefit society – with profit as a byproduct.

Private reception with light refreshments, providing an opportunity to network with other attendees and continue the conversation. *This Event is Invite Only, if interested in attending, email: hello@techweekpittsburgh.com*

Dah-Varsity TOYZSTEAM Pittsburgh Tech Week at Carnegie Mellon University Welcome to The TOYZSTEAM's event during Pittsburgh Tech Week at Carnegie Mellon University! Join us at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship at the Tepper School of Business. Using our Dah-Varsity Video Game that Integrates our TOYZSTEAM platform for STEAM learning we empower diverse students in Pittsburgh, PA. https://toyzelectronics.com/ Dah-Varsity TOYZSTEAM TechWeek workshops, presentations, and interactive experiences focused on: Video games Entrepreneurship 3D modeling AI and data science Storytelling and comic books Music Creating virtual superhero avatars with 3D printing

Calling all 9-12th Graders! As a part of Pittsburgh Tech Week, join the Educational Outreach Center for an immersive experience at the Pittsburgh Moonshot Museum! The Moonshot Museum offers an unprecedented opportunity to get up close and behind the scenes of the 21st century space industry!

‘Entrepreneurial Launchpad’ is a pioneering program designed to empower aspiring minority and women technology entrepreneurs and innovators to reach new heights. This unique platform for visionary individuals to pitch their cutting-edge ideas to a panel of distinguished experts from the NASA Glenn Research Center and Google - Steel City Office. Selected minority and women participants will gain access to valuable mentorship, industry insights, and the resources needed to transform their concepts into transformative solutions that could potentially be utilized in the new tech and global economy. The Entrepreneurial Launchpad will serve as a springboard and listening session for Pittsburgh underserved tech entrepreneurs who need this FREE advice for their products and services. Minority and women innovators and entrepreneurs will have the chance to showcase their unique value propositions, demonstrate their products or services, and articulate their growth strategies - all in the hopes of securing potential future valuable funding, mentorship, and exposure that can propel their ventures to new heights. For entrepreneurs seeking to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality, this launchpad listening session represents a pivotal platform to gain visibility, attract potential partners and investors, and elevate their startups to the next level of success. Navigating the world of entrepreneurship for minority and women entrepreneurs can be daunting, but Pgh Tech Week offers budding founders a chance to set their ideas in motion and gain the recognition and resources necessary to propel their businesses forward.

Workshops- for small businesses, educators, government officials, and the general public - on how to use Gemini to drive better outcomes. Check schedule thru link.

CCAC will showcase a tech and art exhibit in it's Center for Education, Innovation, and Training on the Allegheny campus. The event will include: Robotics and mechatronics demonstration/activity Virtual reality demonstration/activity Trades demonstration/workshop Art exhibit featuring student and faculty artwork Art tour of curated, permanent display artwork Tour of the Center for Education, Innovation, and Training

Welcome to YoungTechPGH Board Game Night! Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, laughter, and friendly competition at Avenu Workspaces. Whether you're a seasoned boardgamer or new to the scene, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and connect with fellow tech enthusiasts. Come mingle, strategize, and enjoy an evening of board games and pizza. See you there!

Panel Discussion: “Digital Inequities and the Impact of AI in Marginalized Communities” Join us as moderator Audrey Russo, President & CEO, Pittsburgh Technology Council, leads this important discussion with an esteemed panel of experts: • Melanie Marie Boyer, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Foundation • Dr. Raquel Coelho, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Computing & Information • Dr. Cavwell Edwards, CCAC Diverse Faculty Associate Professor, Computer Information Technology • Millie Rodriguez, CCAC Dean of Virtual Campus • RJ Thompson, Manager of Multimedia and Digital Strategy - Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; CCAC Adjunct Faculty, Art & Graphic Communications; AI Group member

The Pop District & Google presents: AI + The Arts Exploring the current conversation around how AI is being used in the arts and it's impact.

What's Your Business Idea? Ever thought about starting a business? Think you've found a unique solution to an everyday problem? Join us for an exciting in-person event where you can unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and share your innovative business ideas. Share your business idea in an informal 1-2 minute elevator pitch, gain audience feedback, and make connections. Walk-on pitches are encouraged. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about programs and resources provided for entrepreneurs through InnovatePGH, The CEO Strategy, and the Pittsburgh Startup Community.

EXPlore YouthDay is the grand finale of EXPlore: Pittsburgh Tech Week, taking place on October 17, 2024, at Commonwealth Charter Academy. This exciting day is dedicated to 8th-12th grade students, offering a unique, hands-on experience filled with tech demonstrations, workshops, career path explorations, and more. The focus will be on robotics, AI, coding, and STEM education, with participation from various youth-oriented STEM organizations. We’re thrilled to have Google hosting interactive workshops onsite, alongside Jerome Bettis' CyberTruck and other exciting surprises! To keep everyone fueled, Chick-fil-A box lunches will be provided for all students. We are actively seeking partners to exhibit, display, and sponsor this unforgettable day. Join us in inspiring Pittsburgh’s future tech leaders and closing out EXPlore: Pittsburgh Tech Week on a high note!

Is AI both overhyped and transformative? Large language models (LLMs) live at the boundary of amazing and disappointing. Sometimes they hallucinate while other times they summarize walls of text into crisp bullet points. Join us at Carnegie Mellon's Integrated Innovation Institute (iii) on Thursday, October 17, at 6pm for an interactive session of peeking behind the curtain of LLMs. This session will be led by Dr. Arthur Sugden, who teaches at the iii. We will learn about some of their weaknesses, as well as leverage their strengths for a whole new kind of “user interviews.” With clever engineering, we can draw from real opinions from real people to get new insights into users. We will have: - A quick intro on how LLMs are just a fancy way to combine the “wisdom of the masses" - An interactive session to build and refine new avatars including User avatars Sales prospect avatars Inspector/regulator avatars (Applying for a grant? Create an example review panel.) Thanks to the generosity of the Integrated Innovation Institute (iii), we will also have complimentary food and drink at this Meetup! ------------- The Integrated Innovation Institute is located at 311 S. Craig Street, Pittsburgh PA 15213. After entering through the front door next to the eye doctor, head straight to the back of the building on the first floor to find the iii office entrance. Morewood Parking lot is free after 5pm. It's about an 8 minute walk to our building. Morewood lot GPS Address: 1048 Morewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Dithridge Street Garage is about a 3-minute walk to our building and is $15 after 5pm. Dithridge GPS Address: 252 S Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Attendees may also find metered street parking (free after 6pm) on South Craig Street or Fifth Avenue.

As a part of Explore: Pittsburgh Tech Week, join us as we partner with getWITit Pittsburgh, Out In Tech, and COhatch, for the next From Margins to Mainstream event, A Critical Lens on AI. This representative and diverse panel will be moderated by Ralph Crewe, of Practical Engineering and Nerd Nite Pittsburgh. Panelists will share their vision of what AI will enable in the future and the current obstacles faced by the industry so that we can all come together to foster responsible innovation.

Discussion on regenerative medicine symposium | Women's Health Symposium | Bioethics