Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day 2023
- Date
- 2023-11-16
- Location
- David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, United States
- Host
- Pittsburgh Robotics Network
About this event
Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day 2023 is where the region’s robotics, automation, and AI community comes into full view. If you want to see what’s being built, meet the people behind it, and get a clearer sense of where the industry is heading, this is a strong place to start. This annual public event brings together the energy of Pittsburgh’s robotics ecosystem in one room, with live demonstrations, panel conversations, and career-focused opportunities throughout the day. Whether you work in the field, want to break into it, or are simply curious about the technology shaping modern industry and everyday life, you’ll find plenty to engage with here. About the Event Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day 2023 is a public, in-person showcase focused on cutting-edge robotics, autonomy, automation, and AI. The event is built to make advanced technology accessible and tangible, not just something you read about after the fact. Instead of keeping innovation behind closed doors, it opens the doors to the broader community. At its core, this event is about discovery. You’ll have the chance to explore how robotics and intelligent systems are being developed and applied across Pittsburgh’s well-known innovation ecosystem, from research and engineering to real-world deployment. The format is designed to combine seeing, listening, and connecting, so attendees can move between demonstrations, conversations, and career-oriented interactions. Because this is an annual event, it also serves as a snapshot of momentum. It’s a useful way to understand what the local ecosystem is prioritizing right now, what kinds of problems people are trying to solve, and how robotics and AI are becoming more visible across industries and public life. What to Expect Expect a mix of live demos, panel discussions, and opportunities to connect directly with organizations and people working in the space. The event is designed to be hands-on and conversational, giving attendees more than a passive audience experience. You can look forward to experiences such as: Live robotics and automation demos that let you see systems in action rather than just hear about them Panel sessions exploring trends, challenges, and practical applications in robotics, autonomy, and AI Career opportunities for students, early-career professionals, and experienced talent looking to better understand the local landscape Community interaction with builders, operators, researchers, and robotics enthusiasts from across the region The live demonstration element is especially valuable because robotics is best understood when it is visible. Watching systems move, respond, and perform in person gives a much clearer sense of technical capability and real-world relevance than a slide deck ever could. The panel component adds context to what you’ll see on the floor. These discussions can help connect the dots between technical innovation, deployment challenges, workforce needs, and the broader direction of the field. For attendees who want both the big picture and the on-the-ground reality, that balance is a major strength of the event. Why Attend If you are curious about robotics in Pittsburgh, this event gives you a practical, high-signal introduction. You can quickly get a feel for the region’s strengths, the kinds of technologies being advanced, and the community that supports them. That makes it useful for newcomers and longtime industry participants alike. For professionals, Discovery Day offers a direct way to stay current. You can observe emerging work, hear how others are thinking about automation and AI, and have in-person conversations that are often much more informative than online updates or secondhand summaries. For students and job seekers, the career aspect matters. This is a chance to better understand what opportunities may exist in the ecosystem, what kinds of organizations are active, and how to start conversations with people already doing the work. Seeing the technology and meeting the community in the same setting can make the field feel much more concrete and reachable. For the broader public, the event helps bridge the gap between technical innovation and community understanding. Robotics and AI often feel abstract from the outside. Discovery Day makes them visible, discussable, and easier to understand in terms of real use, real people, and real local impact. Practical Details Location: In person at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, United States. A convention center setting means room for demonstrations, circulation, and a broader public-facing event experience, making it well suited to a showcase of robotics and automation. Date and time: Thursday, November 16 at 12:00 AM UTC. If you are planning to attend from the Pittsburgh area, it is worth confirming the local time and any event-day logistics in advance so you can make the most of your visit. This is an in-person event, so plan for a day that involves moving between sessions, exhibits, and conversations. If you are coming for the demos, networking, or career exploration, arriving ready to engage and ask questions will help you get more out of the experience. A few simple ways to prepare: Review your goals ahead of time so you know whether you want to focus on demos, panels, networking, or career conversations Bring questions about applications, technical challenges, or roles if you want deeper conversations with exhibitors and attendees Allow time to explore rather than rushing from one item to the next, since some of the best value often comes from unplanned discoveries Be ready to talk about your interests if you are hoping to make professional connections in robotics, AI, or autonomy Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day 2023 is well suited to anyone who wants a grounded, in-person view of a fast-moving field. It brings together technology, conversation, and community in a format that makes the ecosystem easier to understand and much more immediate to experience.
Who should attend
If you’re curious about how robotics, automation, and AI are being built and applied in the real world, this event is for you. - **You work in robotics, autonomy, manufacturing, software, or AI** and want to see what Pittsburgh’s ecosystem is building right now through live demos, practical use cases, and conversations with people doing the work. - **You’re a student, researcher, or early-career engineer** looking to learn where the field is heading, meet companies and teams in the space, and get a clearer sense of career paths in robotics and autonomous systems. - **You’re a founder, operator, investor, or business leader** exploring how automation and intelligent systems can affect products, operations, logistics, or industrial workflows. - **You’re actively job searching or career curious** and want a more direct way to connect with employers, hiring teams, and professionals across Pittsburgh’s robotics community. - **You simply love seeing advanced technology up close** and want a public event where you can watch robots in action, hear from experts on panels, and better understand what’s happening in this fast-moving field.