2026 Exhibitors

The incredibly versatile, patent-pending building system.

Stack the AXIO Blocks like traditional blocks then click together the integrated ball-and-socket joints to expand your creativity. The blocks hold in-place until you squeeze the quick-release tabs, allowing you to quickly reposition or separate them. Build robots and other unique creations with legs and grabbers that pivot, rotate, and flex. Build at new angles impossible with traditional blocks. Use the AXIO adapter to connect with other building systems.

But don’t just play with AXIO Blocks: build mounting systems for cameras, microphones, speakers, and other devices.

DLA Piper is a top-tier global business law firm providing full-spectrum legal representation, regulatory counsel, and strategic advisory across technology, IP, and venture sectors.

The Girls of Steel is an outreach effort based in CMU's Robotics Institute that uses the FIRST robotics platform for K-12 programs. FIRST is an international organization that holds competitions to engage the students. More than a robotics team, Girls of Steel Robotics is a program of FIRST teams and community outreach, serving kids in grades K-12 in Greater Pittsburgh.

The InnovatePGH Partnership is a next-generation public-private partnership working to translate Pittsburgh's significant technological strengths into an equitable growth strategy and accelerate Pittsburgh's rise as a global innovation hub.

Keystone Space Collaborative is a non-profit organization driving commercial space innovation, workforce development, and economic growth across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Mars Robotics Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing robotics education and research, promoting collaboration among students and professionals, and inspiring innovation in space exploration through robotics initiatives.

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Located co-headquartered at Astrobotic in Pittsburgh, Moonshot Museum offers interactive public exhibits and STEM educational programming centered directly around real-time lunar spacecraft assembly.

The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative is an 11-county coalition formed to apply for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The Collaborative includes 90+ organizations: community-based organizations, labor unions, educational and research institutions, economic development partners and leaders from the private, public and philanthropic sectors.

Protohaven is Pittsburgh's largest makerspace. Located in the Est End, our facility houses a machine shop, metal shop, welding station, electronics assembly and testing equipment and 3D printers, among other things.

RIDC is a non-profit that supports the growth of the technology economy through real estate leasing, financial services and tech policy initiatives.

With a focus on character, service, and leadership, Sarah Heinz House Association provides enriching programs where kids learn to make healthy choices while participating in fun, challenging activities.

The Titanium Titans is a competitive robotics team based in Pittsburgh that focuses on fostering STEM skills among students through hands-on experience in designing, building, and programming robots for various competitions.

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