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Event Update: Industry Day is full and we are no longer able to accept RSVPs. Thank you for your interest!

Are you interested in doing business with Port Authority?

Port Authority of Allegheny County is hosting our first Industry Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Circuit Center & Ballroom in the South Side.

Come join the Port Authority Executive Leadership and Procurement teams to hear the agency’s vision from CEO Katharine Kelleman, learn about upcoming capital and other projects, and engage in an open dialogue on doing business with Port Authority. 

This event is for companies in the following industries that are seeking to do business with Port Authority:

Financial Services
Human Resources
Engineering and Construction
Marketing and Public Relations
Support Services (IT, Legal, Real Estate, Insurance, Risk Management, Legislative Consulting)
Parts and Materials

 

Event Details

Throughout the day you will meet with executives and procurement specialists from Port Authority and other regional transit agencies to learn more about business opportunities. More event information can be found below:

  • Free to attendees
  • Registration is from 8 am to 8:45 am 
  • Event is from 8:45 am to 3 pm
  • Complimentary continental breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided

 

Agenda 

8 am Registration

8:45 am - 9 am

Welcome

Vasti Amaro, Port Authority Chief of Staff
9 am - 9:30 am

Opening Remarks/Introduction of Port Authority Executive Team

Katharine Kelleman, Port Authority Chief Executive Officer
9:30 am - 10:15 am 

Procurement Overview

Anthony Trona, Port Authority Director - Procurement and Materials 
10:15 am - 10:30 am  Break 
10:30 am - 11:15 am  Breakout Session I 
11:30 am - 12:15 am   Breakout Session II 
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm   Lunch 
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm  Breakout Session III 
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 

Closing Remarks

Vasti Amaro 

 

Take Public Transit

The 75 - Ellsworth bus route conveniently services the Sidney St. past Circuit Center Drvwy FS stop adjacent to the Circuit Center & Ballroom. 

Parking

Parking is not provided, however three parking garages are located within a close walking distance of the Circuit Center & Ballroom.

Hot Metal Garage 2822 Sidney St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Ladle Garage 2640 Sidney St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Furnace Garage 536 S. 28th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203