Just as steel once powered Pittsburgh’s rise as an industrial giant, artificial intelligence is reshaping the region’s economic future. In an op-ed published by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Joanna Doven and Dan Adamski outlined how the city is uniquely positioned to lead the next industrial revolution — one driven by AI, energy, and critical infrastructure.

Pittcon, the global laboratory science conference, will return to Pittsburgh in 2027 after a 60-year absence, bringing with it an opportunity to highlight the city’s growing emphasis on technology and innovation.