2025 Innovation Summit Returns to Downtown Pittsburgh in March

HIKE2 is thrilled to announce that its 2025 Innovation Summit will be held at a new venue – the beautiful August Wilson African American Cultural Center in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh from March 26-27. 

This conference promises thorough and engaging discussions of the latest trends and insightful tips on how to help your organization navigate and stay ahead of the curve in this fast-evolving digital landscape. 

The sessions will cover a variety of topics designed to deliver value to you and your organization: 

• Human-Centered Technology: Investigate the role of human intervention in AI and automated systems and how to develop user-centric data management strategies. 

• Secure and Scalable Innovation: Explore data and cloud computing tools and principles that foster scalable and agile innovation, with a continuous focus on security. 

• Successful Compliance: Delve into strategies to meet evolving regulatory requirements and how to balance compliance with user-centric innovation. 
• Business Excellence: Discuss themes of leadership, culture, and innovation to shape and guide business success and deliver results.

During Innovation Summit 2025, you have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and industry experts, gain practical insights, and expand your network in a vibrant, collaborative environment.

Future-Ready: Strategic Guidance and AI-Powered Success

HIKE2 will be hosting two virtual events to preview discussions and speakers of Innovation Summit 2025.

Join us on February 12 for an exclusive pre-Innovation Summit webinar featuring Peter Mulford, Global Partner + Chief Innovation Officer at BTS, and Peter Coffee, VP for Strategic Research at Salesforce, as they discuss future trends, disruptions, and strategic actions your organization should take to stay ahead.

Then, on March 6, Ian Gotts, Founder and CEO at Elements.cloud, and Vala Afshar, Salesforce Chief Digital Evangelist, will dive into navigating new business challenges by embracing AI’s transformative power, breaking down data silos, and developing essential skills for staying competitive.

Philanthropic Efforts at Innovation Summit

HIKE2’s employee-led philanthropic committee, Give2, is dedicated to giving back to the Pittsburgh community by partnering with local organizations.

This year, we’re expanding our efforts by collecting incontinence and period products, as well as accepting monetary donations for the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank.

In continuation from last year’s Innovation Summit, we are proud to once again collaborate with 412 Food Rescue to donate any leftover food from our event.

Reserve your Spot

Purchase your tickets through our website to join us on March 26th and 27th at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center located at 980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.