Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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