Business & NetworkingThursday, November 19

Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Name: Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Start: 2026-11-19T17:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-19T22:00:00.000Z
Location: University of Pittsburgh – The University Club

Thursday, November 19 · 12:30-5 p.m. · University of Pittsburgh – The University Club

12:30-5 p.m.

When: Thursday, November 19 · 12:30-5 p.m.
Where: University of Pittsburgh – The University Club123 University Place · Pittsburgh, PA · 15213

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Celebrate the Pitt faculty, students, and regional businesses turning bold ideas into real-world impact. This year’s celebration brings the innovation community together for a keynote and networking lunch, a featured panel on building what lasts in Pittsburgh, an innovation poster session and cocktail reception, and the annual COIE Awards honoring the year’s standout innovators and entrepreneurs.

12:30–2 p.m. — Networking Lunch & Keynote Address

Todd Reidbord, Founding Partner and President, Walnut Capital Management

2–3 p.m. — Featured Panel Discussion

"From Idea to Impact: Building What Lasts in Pittsburgh," moderated by Bill Flanagan, Allegheny Conference on Community Development

3–5 p.m. — Innovation Poster Session & Cocktail Reception

4:30–5 p.m. — COIE Awards Presentation & Closing Remarks

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