Pittsburgh is stepping into the national spotlight during NFL Draft week with the AI Horizons Draft Week Showcase, an invite-only event hosted at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Innovation Center. Backed by the AI Strike Team, the showcase brings together influential leaders like Jerome Bettis, Mark Cuban, and Roger Goodell, alongside government officials and industry executives. The goal is clear: position Pittsburgh as a rising force in AI, robotics, and biomedical innovation while the city has the attention of a national audience.

At the center of the event is a major investment opportunity, including a $1.75 million prize for an AI company willing to relocate to Pittsburgh. More than just a competition, the showcase is designed to spark meaningful connections between investors and the region’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem. Through the collaboration of AI Horizons and the AI Strike Team, Pittsburgh is making a strong case that its future extends far beyond sports, blending its legacy of industry with a new era of innovation.

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Axios | Ryan Deto