Community Engagement
Bringing diverse people together to solve complex problemsAfter Inclusive Innovation Week 2017, participants gave us feedback saying one week of events wasn’t enough, they wanted year-long, on-going discussions about inclusive innovation – and so we created the Meetup. Through the Pittsburgh Inclusive Innovation Meetup, we hope to celebrate, showcase and connect individuals, organizations, and businesses working to make Pittsburgh an innovative place for all. We host events throughout the year and across the city to encourage meaningful discussions around inclusive innovation and celebrate the work our partners have been doing towards the cause.
Inclusive Innovation Meetup
The First Inclusive Innovation Meetup
Majestic Lane reminding us the charge of the day: equity, access and opportunity
StartUptown Hosted our First Meetup
Located in the former Paramount Exchange Building in Uptown, right off the Boulevard of the Allies
Our Meetups Are Accessible-friendly
We provide ASL translators at our Meetups and look for venues that are accessible-friendly
Meet New People!
Our Meetups attract diverse audiences and opportunities to expand your network
Breakfast
At our Meetups, we do our best to provide light refreshments
City Theatre hosted October’s Meetup
City Theatre is located in the Southside of Pittsburgh, across the Monongahela River
Community Feedback
October’s Panel discussed previous experiences and future opportunities through Inclusive Innovation Week
Setting the Stage for IIW 2018
Using Meetup to glean programming ideas for Inciusive Innovation Week 2018
Inclusive Innovation is a joint collaboration between the City of Pittsburgh, the Department of Innovation & Performance and The Urban Redevelopment Authority. Special thanks to the Richard King Mellon Foundation and the Hillman Family Foundations for their generous support to Inclusive Innovation.
© 2017 City of Pittsburgh, Department of Innovation & Performance