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Welcome to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is way outside of the ordinary and will certainly make you wonder why we don’t meet like this more often! From impressive venues, award-winning restaurants and plenty of exciting attractions and entertainment, Pittsburgh is the perfect place for your next event.

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center

The Platinum and Gold LEED-certified David L. Lawrence Convention Center features flexible floor plans, column-free exhibit space, high ceilings, natural lighting and exceptional riverfront views.

The highly sustainable center also features a green roof, with a hydroponics greenhouse and rooftop garden, making it the perfect space for special events that are both environmentally conscious and exceptionally beautiful.

While you’re in Pittsburgh Allow Pittsburgh to wow your attendees with its selection of unique entertainment and dining options, all within steps of our downtown hotels. Whether your attendees are interested in theater, visual arts, history, sports, nightlife or family-friendly activities, Pittsburgh has your group covered. Take in a show at one of the nine theaters in Pittsburgh’s downtown Cultural District, spend an afternoon in the world-renowned Andy Warhol Museum or take in a game at PNC Park, one of the top-rated ballparks in the country.

Off-site Venues Sure to Impress Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering of colleagues or entertaining thousands, Pittsburgh offers a fantastic selection of unique venues. The Senator John Heinz History Center has multiple meeting rooms and event halls that can comfortably accommodate your group. The Carnegie Science Center offers its own array of event spaces including PointView Hall, which overlooks Pittsburgh’s North Shore.

Heinz Field, PNC Park and PPG Paints Arena, home to Pittsburgh’s professional sports teams, also offer unique event spaces that put your attendees in the center of the action.

With this and so much more, there are plenty of opportunities to amaze your guests.

Endless Accolades for Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh was named America’s Most Underrated City, and was ranked No. 4 among the best places in the world to travel by Harper’s BAZAAR.

National Geographic Traveler included Pittsburgh on its list of the best cities in the United States based on unconventional metrics believed to lead to happiness. They include green spaces, galleries, coffee shops, breweries, music venues, “Instagrammable” moments and more.

Named one of four tech hubs in the U.S. to watch.

-VentureBeat

Pittsburgh’s culinary scene is a reason to visit.

-National Geographic Traveller, UK

Pittsburgh 2017 Airport International Airport of the Year

-Air Transport World Magazine

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is the highest rated LEED Platinum Certified convention center in the United States.

-United States Green Building Council

World-class Accommodations Pittsburgh offers a wide selection of world class accommodation, representing all of the major brands that are sure to leave your attendees with a great lasting impression. Many of the properties, including several new hotels, are within walking distance of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Award-Winning Pittsburgh International Airport The Pittsburgh International Airport is sure to impress. In fact, the world-class facility was named 2017 Airport of The Year by Air Transport World magazine, the first U.S. airport to receive this honor.

Fortune 500 Companies Pittsburgh is home to several Fortune 500 companies. Heinz, PNC Financial Services Group, PPG Industries and Dick’s Sporting Goods are just some of the locally-based companies making Pittsburgh’s economy go.

Though these companies have global reach, they maintain strong ties to the local community by employing thousands of individuals, supporting local nonprofits, and more. The variety of goods and services they produce increases the types of businesses and people we can attract to ensure continued growth.

The economic impact of these companies is undeniable, and having these prestigious organizations in the region reinforces Pittsburgh as a powerful region of opportunity.

Tech Tourism In addition to these traditional industries, Pittsburgh has become a true hub for innovation and technology. Tech industry leaders such as Google, Uber, Facebook, Amazon and Argo AI are part of the cutting-edge research and innovation happening in Pittsburgh. The pioneering work also being done locally in the fields of robotics, health sciences and energy is transforming a city once known for the production of steel, iron and glass.

Tech Tourism in Pittsburgh is exploding with high-tech experiences available at attractions throughout the city. Fly like a bird at the National Aviary’s Birdly Exhibit, a hands-on flight simulation.

Or visit the Carnegie Science Center’s Roboworld, the world’s largest permanent robotics exhibition, and the Fab Lab, a digital fabrication laboratory for innovation and invention, for a unique and educational spin on technology.

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Conveniently Located Pittsburgh is conveniently located within 500 miles of the majority of the U.S. population. This makes for an easy commute for your attendees as the city is within a 90-minute flight for more than half of North America and within a sixhour car or train ride from nine states, Washington D.C. and Canada.