2026 Exhibitors

BotsIQ is a Advanced Manufacturing workforce development program of the Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation whose goal is to provide a pathway for youth to learn about rewarding career options in Advanced Manufacturing.

Butler County Community College’s (BC3) Workforce Development professional team is committed to providing training, certifications, and advancement opportunities to meet business, industry, and public safety needs on a local and regional level.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's mission is to "foster literacy, enable exploration, and create connections with all our neighbors" (strategic plan). Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is experienced in facilitating STEM programs and maintains a collection of gadgets and other tech which make the experience interactive and educational.  At their table, people can have some fun while planning for their future, as well as learning about how CLP can assist them, free of charge.

Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy studies how educators can use robots to teach Computer Science, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CS-STEM). Our mission is to use the educational affordances of robotics to create CS-STEM opportunities for all learners. We fulfill our mission by developing research-based solutions that are classroom-tested and foreground CS-STEM concepts.

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The National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) is an operating unit within Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute (RI), the world’s largest robotics research and development organization. NREC works closely with government and industry clients to develop and mature robotic technologies from concept to commercialization.

Catalyst Connection is a private not-for-profit organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We provide consulting and training services to small manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania, accelerating revenue growth and improving productivity. Through active collaboration with our clients and the manufacturing community, we contribute to the growth, vibrancy, and ongoing robustness of manufacturing in our region.

CCAC is proud to showcase new short term training programs in robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.

We're a Build Back Better Recipient that is rapidly developing advanced manufacturing and robotics workforce development programs to dovetail with our larger educational platform.  We'll have information about advanced manufacturing, IT, cybersecurity, and telecommunications classes cohorts that we'll be offering in 2026.

Equitable is a leading financial services firm providing comprehensive retirement planning, individual life insurance, group employee benefits, and wealth management solutions.

PathQuester is a digital career education platform that simplifies career exploration and planning by offering interactive, digital job guides and AI tools. We help individuals explore and succeed in diverse pathways, whether through university degrees, trade certifications, or freelancing.

The Penn State Human-Centered Robotics Lab is at the forefront of human-robot interaction research. We are proud to present our groundbreaking projects, which include the development of novel control algorithms for an advanced upper-limb exoskeleton and the design of next-generation haptic interfaces. Our mission is to create robotics that enhance human capabilities and improve quality of life.

Led by Dr. Ilya Kovalenko at Penn State University, the Control and Automation for Intelligent Systems Lab (caislab.com) investigates the intersection of control theory, dynamic systems, and artificial intelligence. The lab focuses on developing predictive and adaptive control algorithms for smart manufacturing, multi-robot coordination, and industrial automation. By combining theoretical controls with machine learning, CAIS Lab engineers resilient frameworks for real-time monitoring and autonomous decision-making.

STEM Coding Lab is the only Pittsburgh nonprofit devoted exclusively to bringing computer science education into under-resourced schools throughout our region.

Operating during the school day, afterschool hours, summer months, and through our virtual curriculum, STEM Coding Lab teachers equip students with the skills needed to be creators, rather than just users, of technology. Our team of educators provide computer science education to youth who would not otherwise have access to it.

The Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh advances multidisciplinary research, education, and innovation across bioengineering, sustainable infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and power systems.