Construction & Robotics Summit

December 2–3, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA
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​This event kicks off with a public reception on Tuesday, December 2 followed by an invite-only hands on facilitated workshop that brings together leaders in vertical and heavy civil/infrastructure construction with top robotics innovators to tackle the industry’s biggest challenges.
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Where Robotics Meets the Future of Construction

The Construction & Robotics Create Summit brings together construction industry leaders and robotics innovators to tackle the most urgent challenges in vertical and heavy civil/infrastructure construction. Discussions will span pre-construction planning, on-site construction execution, and post-construction support and operations.
This exclusive, invite-only event is designed to drive collaborative innovation and spark ideas in the development of new robotics solutions with a strong product-market fit.
Over two high-impact days in Pittsburgh, participants will identify and align on industry challenges, co-develop solution concepts, and build relationships that drive progress in one of the most critical sectors of the global economy.

Summit Welcome Reception

Open to anyone connected to bringing robotics to the forefront of our region and construction industry professionals, join us for a few hours of networking and discussion on key topic shaping innovation in the ecosystem. As part of the Robotics Factory Create programs, broad participation is welcomed and encouraged.

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Why Attend the Workshop?

For Robotics Innovators & Entrepreneurs
Real Problems. Real Partners. Real Market Potential.

  1. Meet the decision makers: skip cold outreach and connect directly with industry leaders.

  2. Target real needs: collaborate with construction pros to solve real problems.

  3. Perfect your product-market fit: refine or pivot based on hands-on user feedback.

  4. Open doors to pilots and partnerships: lay the groundwork for commercial success.

For Construction Industry Leaders & Innovators
Your Expertise. Your Challenges. Your Competitive Edge.

  1. Gain a competitive edge: shape robotics and AI tools to win more bids and deliver with precision.

  2. Boost safety, productivity, and quality: solve real pain points across the project lifecycle.

  3. De-risk innovation: influence emerging tech in a low-risk, high-impact setting.

  4. See what’s next: get early access to transformative solutions.

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Why Pittsburgh? 

Pittsburgh is where world-class robotics meets hands-on construction expertise. As the birthplace of modern robotics and home to Carnegie Mellon University’s renowned Robotics Institute, the region is a global leader in automation, AI, and advanced manufacturing.
The city’s rich construction heritage spans heavy civil, infrastructure, and vertical building projects, supported by a strong network of engineering firms, general contractors, and skilled trades. Local companies are already integrating robotics for surveying, site monitoring, autonomous equipment, and safety management, making Pittsburgh a living lab for construction technology.
With a collaborative innovation ecosystem that includes the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, ARM Institute, universities, startups, and established industry players, Pittsburgh offers unmatched opportunities to co-develop, test, and deploy construction robotics solutions in real-world environments.

Event Highlights

Day 1: Networking and Keynote Session

An evening of connections and conversations with roboticists and industry leaders. Network with key players and explore collaborative opportunities.

Agenda

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Welcome Reception

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Keynote Speakers

6:15 pM - 8:00 PM

Networking

Speakers

Jenn Apicella

Pittsburgh Robotics Network

Kevin Dowling

Robotics Factory

Jeff Burnstein

A3

Roger Christian

Yaskawa

Mingu Kang

ARIS Technologies

Damion Shelton

Agility

Day 2: Innovation Summit - Invite Only

A hands-on, professionally facilitated workshop focused on robotics solutions for critical challenges in process & pack automation.
Proven Success! Building on the achievements of past events in aviation, agriculture, defense, and industrial automation, this summit is designed to foster meaningful collaborations, ongoing partnerships, and innovative opportunities for robotics-driven solutions.

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration and Breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Networking

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hands-On Workshop including lunch

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Celebratory Happy Hour

Supporting Partners

Additional Partners

Industry Collaborator