Sessions

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Sunday, November 2

2:00 PM–5:00 PM ET

Registration

Monday, November 3

8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET

Keynotes, Panels, and Workshops

Afternoon

Meet the Funders

Afternoon

Higher Ed Student Spotlight

Evening

Nittany Networking Reception hosted by the Penn State Alumni Association (PSAA)

Evening

VIP Reception for speakers and sponsors

Tuesday, November 4

8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET

Keynotes, Panels, and Workshops

Afternoon

Meet the Funders

Afternoon

K-12 Student Spotlight

5:00 PM–10:00 PM ET

Attendee Happy Hour and Reception

Wednesday, November 5

8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET

Keynotes, Panels, and Workshops

Afternoon

TGIF Idea Expo

8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET

Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day: featuring over 130 exhibitors and live demonstrations at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This event is free and open to the public, showcasing the latest in robotics, automation, and AI-driven solutions.

All Week Long

November 3–5

TGIF is part of Explore: Pittsburgh Tech Week, a citywide celebration of innovation, AI, and robotics presented by Google and Citizens.

Throughout the week, Pittsburgh organizations will host panels, networking events, workshops, product demos, and more — all spotlighting the region’s leadership in technology and workforce readiness.