Frequently Asked Questions

Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day is free to attend. Registration is required for entry.

This event is free, and open to the public. It will allows individuals of all ages, backgrounds, experience, and education levels to explore, discover and interact with our region's robotics ecosystem, so that they may become informed and inspired. Business professionals, investors and other partners will have multiple opportunities to explore and engage with a large number of robotics companies and autonomous solutions across multiple industry uses.

Pittsburgh is the Robotics Capital of the World, with 125+ robotics businesses operating in this region. Onsite we will feature many robotics companies with demonstrations of their technology, a variety of robotics career and training pathway providers, robotics relevant community groups, robotics startups programs for business and investment, and organizations related to robotics being used in manufacturing.

Attendees can pre-register online.

Yes. While we strongly recommend all attendees pre-register online to help expedite entry and maximize your time in the exhibit hall, on-site registration is free and will be available for walk-ins.

Limited on-site parking is available in a dedicated parking garage connected to the convention center. Refer to https://www.pittsburghcc.com/directions-parking/ for details regarding parking and directions. Parking fills up fast, so please also check real-time parking options available in other nearby garages in the downtown area at www.ParkPGH.org

There is no required dress code for entry to this event. However, if you are attending as a potential jobseeker, ‘smart casual’ attire is recommended. While you are not required to wear formal business attire, we kindly request that you avoid overly casual items such as shorts, sweatshirts or flip-flops to put your best self forward.

The event will occur on Wednesday, November 20th. A more detailed event schedule for other activities being held onsite will be added to the event website at a later date. Check back for more details.

Pittsburgh is the Robotics Capital of the World, with 125+ robotics businesses operating in this region. Onsite we will not only feature many robotics companies with demonstrations of their technology, but also a variety of robotics career and training pathway providers, robotics relevant community groups, robotics startups programs for business and investment, and organizations related to robotics being used in manufacturing.

A listing of the specific organizations exhibiting onsite will be added to the event website at a later date. Check back for more details.

Yes, concessions will be open onsite from 10am-3pm.

NOTE: Credit cards are the only form of payment accepted, no cash.

Please email events@robopgh.org for more information.

Please email events@robopgh.org for more information.

We’re excited to have you join us in Pittsburgh! Some hotels within walking distance of this location are The Westin Pittsburgh and the Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown.

For registration, ticketing and general event questions, please contact events@robopgh.org.‍

Video footage and photos will be taken during this event, which may or may not include your recognizable image. Please be advised, by registering for this event, you permit the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN) to use the images in print, digital or web-based formats in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by the PRN for promotional and/or archival purposes.

This event is located at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Halls B & C, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Upon arrival, enter through the East Lobby entrance and proceed up the escalator. Follow signs for Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day (Hall B and C).

Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day is designed with a business and career focus, and the on-site demonstrations and experiences are best suited for high school-aged students to interact with.

Student groups must register in advance using the school group registration form so that our team can plan in advance for your arrival.

We discourage bringing large groups of students under the age of 14, as available activities may not be ideal for young children.

This event is open to all ages and if you are planning to bring younger children, please be sure they are directly accompanied and supervised by the correct number of responsible adults.

Buses may drop off and pick up students at the East Lobby on 10th Street. Once inside the East Lobby, take the escalator up to the second floor and follow signs for Hall B and C.

We do not provide dedicated bus parking arrangements. Your bussing coordinator may contact the David L. Lawrence Convention Center directly HERE to inquire further about parking options for buses.

There will be a sectioned off area where schools may store lunches. Schools must bring lunches in a container (i.e. basket, rubbermaid, box, etc) so that your school’s lunches are grouped together. You may store your container in the designated area while you explore the floor, and retrieve them at lunch time. Please take your containers with you when you leave the Convention Center. No shoes, jackets, backpacks or other personal items will be permitted in this area.

Schools may bring packed lunches. Please bring a large container to store your lunches in, and label it with your school’s name. There will be an area onsite to store your bins.

Note: No restaurant food will be allowed onsite, per Convention Center rules.

A concession stand run and managed by the Convention Center will also be available from 10AM - 3PM. Be aware that if a student wants to purchase anything at the Convention Center, it is a cashless facility. Accepted forms of payment are Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Apple Pay. The average lunch cost is approx $15.00 (prices determined by the Convention Center).

Teachers must register their schools via the Robotics Discovery Day School Group Registration Form (registration form will be available soon). Student names are not required, however we need an accurate count for how many students and chaperones are attending.

Most groups will stay for approximately two hours to get the full experience. School groups with students under the age of 18 are encouraged to limit attendance to the 9:00 am to 12:00 pm timeframe.

Schools bringing high school aged students can request transportation reimbursement via the Robotics Discovery Day School Group Registration Form. Reimbursement of up to $400 may be available for groups of 20+ students. Someone from our team will follow up with next steps after you complete the form.

Video footage and photos will be taken during this event, which may or may not include your recognizable image. Please be advised, by registering for this event, you permit the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN) to use the images in print, digital or web-based formats in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by the PRN for promotional and/or archival purposes.

For registration, ticketing and general event questions, please contact events@robopgh.org.