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For 30 years, the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Tech 50 Awards have celebrated the companies, leaders and ideas moving our region forward. On November 19, we’re bringing our technology community together for a milestone celebration with a whole new experience.

Explore the Showcase of Innovation, enjoy cocktails and an elevated selection of food stations, and connect with the people building what comes next. Then join us for an exciting awards presentation before continuing the celebration with our finalists, winners and technology community.

Join us on Thursday, November 19, as we celebrate 30 Years of Tech Innovation.

Celebrating the innovators who built our past. Inspiring the visionaries building our future.

Location: The Event Center @ Rivers Casino

Agenda:
5:00 - 7:00 PM | Registration / Showcase of Innovation & Cocktails
7:00 - 8:30 PM | Awards Show
8:30 - 10:00 PM | Celebration and Dessert Reception

A New Tech 50 Experience
This year’s celebration features a reception format with food stations and cocktails, complemented by theater style seating for the awards presentation.

In place of a formal seated dinner and traditional dinner tables, guests will enjoy open, unassigned cocktail seating throughout the evening. Whether attending individually or with a group, you’ll have opportunities to mingle, explore and celebrate throughout the venue.

Admission and Group Packages
Admission includes the Showcase of Innovation, awards presentation and reception with food stations and cocktails. All guests must be 21 or older to attend.

Individual Member Admission
Early Bird $250 | Regular $290 | Late/Onsite $325

Individual Non-Member Admission
Early Bird $475 | Regular $590 | Late/Onsite $625

Member Group Admission | 10 Guests
Early Bird $1,900 | Regular $2,150 | Late/Onsite $2,250

Non-Member Group Admission | 10 Guests
Early Bird $3,250 | Regular $3,550 | Late/Onsite $3,950

Bring your team and celebrate together! Group packages offer discounted admission for 10+ guests. Reserved tables and assigned seating are not included. Following registration, the purchaser will receive a link to submit attendee information.

Early bird pricing ends November 3.

Sponsors:

Event Partners:

VIP Reception Sponsor:

Sketch Me If You Can Sponsor:

Innovation Showcase Sponsor:

People's Choice Award Sponsor:

Party Popper Sponsor:

Finalist Gift Sponsor:

Photo Booth Sponsor:

Bar Sponsor:

Supporting Sponsors:

2025 Tech 50 Highlights

Interested in joining the Tech Council? Please contact Brooke Wozniak, Membership Development Manager at bwozniak@pghtech.org.

Questions:

For Programming Questions: Megan Colf, Senior Director of Major Programs & Events, mcolf@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.