Upcoming Events
November 2
Greater Pittsburgh
Tech It Out 2022
IN-PERSON at Alloy 26:
A Pittsburgh Co-Working Space
Nova Place | 100 S Commons #102
12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
· Eric Svenson, VP, Engineering and Technical Operations at Armstrong: "Advanced 10G Technology"
· Kym Gable, Reporter/Anchor at KDKA-TV: "Don't Just Make an Impact, Leave an Imprint"
· David Michael, Stand-Up Comedian: "Effective Communication in Business"
· Kristen Ricupero, Personal Finance Coach: "Mastering Your Money"
· Panel Discussion: "The Evolution- Network, People, Processes, and Tools"
November 2
Wellness Event:
American Diabetes + Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in school-age youth in the United States, affecting about 193,000 youth under 20 years old. Regardless of their age, sometimes youth who have diabetes need support with their diabetes care.
November is officially Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
December 7
Wellness Event:
Wrapping Up the Year & Avoiding Holiday Stressors
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. Tips for a Stress-Free Season
Completed Events
The WICT Network Speaker Series
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Deshane Hambrick
DeShane Hambrick (pronouns: they/them) serves as Vice President of Project Management and Customer Experience for Comcast’s Keystone Region, which comprises western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and the Maryland panhandle.
The WICT Network Trailblazers
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Shane Portfolio
Shane Portfolio is SVP of Network Services for Comcast. In this role he and his team are responsible for the health and reliability of Comcast’s network that provides fast internet speeds for our increasingly connected customers.
SCTE Penn-Ohio Vendor Show and Golf Outing
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The WICT Network
The WICT Network: Greater Pittsburgh supported the SCTE Penn-Ohio Chapter Vendor Show and Golf Outing. This annual event draws cable vendors, sponsors, members and guests for an opportunity to learn about current and upcoming technologies and also compete in golf for their chance to bring home a winning trophy.
August 17
Wellness Event:
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the
importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life.
As vaccine research continues to grow, this is a good time to look over the history of vaccines and how far we have come.
August 25
Linkedin:
Mastering Your Profile
In today’s digital world, networking online is just as important as cultivating in-person connections, and LinkedIn is the most important social media channel for professionals in any field.
This virtual program will help address best practices for making your LinkedIn profile stand out from the crowd.
September 7
Wellness Event:
Healthy Aging Month
For the past twenty years, the month of September has been recognized as Healthy Aging Month, an annual occurrence to raise awareness about the positive aspects of growing older. As the numbers of people age 45 and older grows every year, the focus of September’s Healthy Aging Month is to inspire these adults to improve their overall health and well-being. Healthy aging includes more than just one’s physical wellness; rather it also encompasses a healthy mental, social, and financial state.
October 5
Wellness Event:
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), launched in 1985 by the American Cancer Society and Imperial Chemical Industries and is intended to encourage women to get regular mammograms.
While Breast Cancer largely effects women, men are effected as well and it's important for everyone to remain aware.
October 5
Andrew Conte, PH.D.:The Color of Sundays
Join members of The WICT Network: Greater Pittsburgh to hear the story of how workplace diversity builds championship teams.
Andrew’s book, The Color of Sundays, explores the role of race in the National Football League and examines how the Pittsburgh Steelers identified undervalued players at historically Black colleges and universities. The Independent Book Publishers Association recognized the book with a Silver Benjamin Franklin Award.