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Celebrate Pittsburgh’s XPRIZE Competitors

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us on Dec. 12 at Ascender for a celebration of Pittsburgh teams competing in XPRIZE competitions, as well as announcements of additional initiatives and opportunities on the horizon. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-pittsburghs-xprize-competitors-tickets-40946038704 This month, seven Pittsburgh teams (Behaivior, BlipIQ, Choitek, CleanRobotics, Expii, Marinus Analytics, and... Read more »

Incubator Office Hours

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Have a question about our incubator or your application? Stop by our office hours to meet one on one with an Ascender team member. Please RSVP below if you plan to stop by.

Free

Disability Proud Meetup

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

For Inclusive Innovation Week 2018, we want to celebrate the achievements of the local disability community and raise awareness to the barriers that the disability community still face. Join us for a planning session at Ascender. We hope to have an event that can bring... Read more »

Pittsburgh VR Meetup

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Come hang out with other VR enthusiasts at the Pittsburgh VR Meetup on Friday, January 12, 5:30-7:30, at Ascender. Ralph Vituccio from Carnegie Mellon University will give a brief talk about what's happening with VR at CMU's Entertainment Technology Center. Karen Alexander will share some of... Read more »

Free

Unchained: Decrypting Blockchain Technology

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Come join us for an introduction to blockchain technology. We'll talk about what it is, how it works, and current projects in the marketplace.

Mike Joosse: 500 Designers Walk into a Bar

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

REGISTER HERE This is a story told in three parts. It’s a story about a giant, perpetual experiment built to disrupt the education industry. It’s a story about teaching humans to design and designers to be more human. And it’s a love story about Chicago—glorious,... Read more »

The Power of Tx3

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

REGISTER HERE You will not want to miss this mind-blowing experience led, created, and facilitated by Ingrid Cook, a minority and woman Founder at SHzoom, a tech startup headquartered at Pittsburgh's Ascender. Discover the role your thoughts, God given talents, and tenacity ("grit") plays in... Read more »

DISRUPTED: The Risks and Opportunities of Emerging Technologies

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

REGISTER HERE How can we advance innovation without leaving people behind? A wide range of new technologies are changing our lives, communities, and society faster than ever before. Artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain, virtual/augmented reality, advanced wearables, and other innovations present powerful opportunities to solve major... Read more »

Inclusive Innovation Week: All-In Silent Disco

Ascender 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

REGISTER HERE Come dance the night away with friends and community members! This event is the brainchild of several members of the disability community, who are excited to throw a fun, inclusive party open to all who want to participate. Our silent disco is open... Read more »

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