THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES NETWORK OFFERS MONTHLY EVENTS FOCUSING ON AN ARRAY OF TOPICS IN THE CREATIVE SECTORS.

DIY + CO-CREATE BUSINESS BUILDING WORKSHOPS

In these hands-on workshops, creatives and entrepreneurs learn from industry experts with the latest strategies for business growth. These workshops are designed to empower individuals to take ownership of their success with insider tips and secrets from some of the most successful thought-leaders around. Workshop expert topics include Marketing, Business Planning, Design, Social Media, Storytelling/Video, Public Relations, Google Tools..and more.

DESIGN MATTERS EVENT SERIES

Making the world a more beautiful (and efficient) place, our design and maker series focuses on evolving trends in industrial design, making, prototyping, design thinking and more. Events explore  how designers, entrepreneurs, makers and local organiztions can use new strategies to help revitalize small manufacturing and make a difference locally.  Our speakers and partners have included: Dan Pink, Roger Martin, IDSA, Maya Design, IDEO, Design House, Detroit Creative Corridor Center, AlphaLab Gear, Bally Design, Daedalus.

CMO INSIGHTS, MARKETING INNOVATION SERIES

As one of our most prestigious event series, CMO Insights focuses on the region's top marketing leaders, and what they are doing to keep their companies ahead of the curve. Presented in partnership with the Pittsburgh Advertising Federation, this educational and inspiring series features top industry leaders and CMOs who share their knowledge and experience on the latest marketing and technology trends. Featured companies have included: PPG, Giant Eagle, Dicks Sporting Goods, BRUNNER, Mullen, 4Moms, MARC USA, Vector Security, Dollar Bank, Schell Games, Covestro.

CREATIVE CLASH MIXERS: TECH @ ART SPACES

One of our most popular nights out, the Creative Clash Mixers are fun at the intersection of Art and Technology. We hang out at some of the coolest spots in the city and make friends to the backdrop of innovation. Popular mixer venues have been Techshop, the Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum, The Mattress Factory, ASSEMBLE, Wigle Whiskey, Woodstreet Galleries, SPACE and The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.