STEM Connect 25 Tours
Attending a group tour is a great way to meet attendees and explore the city! Group tours are only available for collegiate attendees.
All tour groups will leave from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center at ~1:30 PM EST on Thursday, October 2nd. Please arrive at the South Terrace on the West Side of the 3rd floor of the Convention Center ~45 - 60 minutes prior to the tour start time as bus rides are ~30 minutes.
All tours will have a group leader who will coordinate the day-of logistics. Tickets for tour experiences will close on 09/15/2025 or when all slots are filled.
SC25 Pittsburgh Tour Options
Carnegie Museums
Unguided tour. Entry into both Museum of Natural History and Museum of Art
Time Slot: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (can stay until 4:00 PM)
Cost Per Attendee: $10.50
Max Capacity: 40
Bus Route: Route From Convention Center
Phipps Conservatory
1 hour guided tour of gardens
Time Slot: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Cost Per Attendee: $19.76
Max Capacity: 30
Bus Route: Route From Convention Center
Acrisure Stadium (Steelers Stadium)
Stadium Blitz Tour: FedEx Great Hall, Field Level, Locker Room, PNC Champions Club, Terrible Towel Wall
Time Slot: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost Per Attendee: $7.00
Max Capacity: 30
Bus Route: Route From Convention Center
Agenda
Day - 01
15:00
Pro Registration Open
16:30
Reception with Appetizers and Cash Bar
17:30
Leadership Awards
18:30
Dinner on Own
Day - 02
07:00
Registration Open, Breakfast on own
08:00
Pro General Session
09:45
Pro Workshops
12:30
Achievement & SASESalutes Awards Lunch
14:15
Pro Workshops
15:00
Registration Open
15:45
Executive Panels
16:30
SASEfun Sessions
16:30
SASEhack
17:00
Dinner on Own
17:30
Collegiate Reception/Photos
18:30
Collegiate Welcome & Awards
20:00
Hospitality Suites
Day - 03
07:00
Registration Open, Breakfast on own
08:00
Pro General Session
09:00
Sponsor Workshops
09:30
Pro Workshops
10:00
Panels
12:00
Lunch on Own
12:15
Networking Lunch
13:45
Pro Workshops
14:30
Sponsor Workshops
15:15
Executive Panels
15:15
Pro Trainers @ Collegiate
15:30
SASE Science Poster Symposium
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SASE Science Initiative (SSI) hosts a combined science networking and research poster symposium. Aimed to create more avenues for attendees to learn how to start projects or get into research, start conversations with professionals, and show off their own skills. Poster sessions are a relatively informal way to present research to your peers and hear about others' projects!
SSI will also be having judges with awards for Overall Best and People's Choice, along with some honorable mentions. These awards look great on a resume or CV, so make sure to put your best foot forward!
17:00
Joint General Session
17:00
Joint General Session
18:00
Dinner on Own
20:00
Hospitality Suites
Day - 04
08:00
Career Fair - Conference Pass Access
13:00
Career Fair only access
Speakers
Dr. Allison Martinez
Chief Scientist at TechFusion Labs
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Chief Scientist at TechFusion Labs
Dr. Allison Martinez is a renowned expert in artificial intelligence, leading groundbreaking research at TechFusion Labs. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science, she has contributed significantly to advancing the frontiers of AI and is dedicated to shaping a responsible and ethical future for the technology.
Sarah Johnson
Co-founder and CEO, TechLaunch Ventures
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Co-founder and CEO, TechLaunch Ventures
As the CEO of TechLaunch Ventures, Sarah Johnson is a trailblazer in the tech entrepreneurship landscape. With a passion for fostering innovation, she has successfully mentored and supported numerous startups, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of tech entrepreneurship.
Mark Anderson
Cybersecurity Analyst at SecureNet Solutions
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Cybersecurity Analyst at SecureNet Solutions
Mark Anderson is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience. Specializing in threat analysis and defense strategies, Mark has worked on numerous high-profile projects, helping organizations fortify their digital defenses against evolving cyber threats.
Event Sponsors
Blue Origin
Burns & McDonnell
Chemours
Chevron Corporation
Colorado School of Mines
Constellation Energy
Esri
EXELON
Florida International University
FM Global
GE Aerospace
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Granite
Honeywell
Lehigh University
Mortenson
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Savannah River Mission Completion
Southwire
Turner Construction
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Wabtec
Whiting -Turner
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