Pittsburgh Robotics Network, Pittsburgh Technology Council partner on 2026 event
Pittsburgh Robotics Network and the Pittsburgh Technology Council announced a partnership for Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2026, including a new Defense Pavilion.
Pittsburgh Robotics Network and the Pittsburgh Technology Council said July 30 that they are partnering on Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2026, scheduled for Sept. 16, 2026, in Pittsburgh.
The groups said the new edition will add a Defense Pavilion and will include robotics and artificial intelligence programming for industry leaders, investors, policymakers, the public and other attendees.
Why it matters
The release said the Defense Pavilion will focus on robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomy and dual-use technologies. It said those technologies have applications in defense, manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, public safety and national security.
The release also said the event has drawn nearly 10,000 attendees and more than 250 exhibitors in past years.
Context and background
PRN said its regional cluster includes more than 320 robotics, deep tech and AI companies. PTC said it represents nearly 1,000 member organizations. The release described Pittsburgh as a global robotics and AI hub and said Visit Pittsburgh supports the event.
Organizers said the program will include live technology demonstrations, industry workshops, expert panels, keynote presentations and a Career Center. The release also said free tickets, exhibitor opportunities and event details are available at bit.ly/RADD2026.
What officials said
Jenn Apicella, executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, said Pittsburgh is one of the most important places to see where robotics and physical AI are headed.
Audrey Russo, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, said the region’s capabilities in robotics, AI, autonomy and advanced manufacturing are increasingly important to national defense and industrial competitiveness.
What happens next
Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2026 is set for Sept. 16 in Pittsburgh. Organizers said additional event information, tickets and exhibitor access are available online ahead of the event.
Sources
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