PITTSBURGH SPORTS ICONS WILL PRESENT KEYNOTE ADDRESSES AT METALCON
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While Pittsburgh’s moniker may be “Steel City,” it is also known as a sports town, home to the iconic Pittsburgh Steelers football team and the 5-time Stanley Cup Champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins. METALCON is proud to welcome two of Pittsburgh’s greatest sports heroes as Keynote presenters on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Both Keynote Addresses are included in your
Total Experience
registration.
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Named as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players of all time, Bryan Trottier played a remarkable 18 seasons in the NHL with New York Islanders who drafted him in 1974 and then with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Trottier is ranked 17th all-time in NHL regular season points with 524 goals and 901 assists and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997.
In his Keynote address, Trottier will share his journey, including the life lessons learned, the importance of leadership, the uniqueness of a team and how it strengthens an organization, the importance of diversity in an organization–diversity of thought, perspective and experience. He’ll even share a few ice hockey stories."
PPG Theatre (show floor)
Thursday, October 17
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsored by PPG
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Pittsburgh sports icon, Rocky Bleier―four-time NFL Superbowl Champion and running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers―embodies heroism, determination, teamwork and leadership. He started with the Steelers in 1968, but was drafted by the U.S. Army to fight in Vietnam just one year later. After being seriously wounded, he defeated all odds by bravely rehabilitating himself and regained his running back position. In this session, Bleier will discuss why some organizations dominate and some lose, and he will define the ingredients for “real” success. Framed through parallels to football and Bleier’s personal journey, he will explore both structural and emotional aspects necessary for individuals and organizations to reach their greatest potential.
PPG Theatre (show floor)
Wednesday, October 16
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsored by US Steel
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HOW CAN IMP's FUTURE PROOF A BUILDING
Amanda Karns, Director of Engineering and Design with CENTRIA and Quincy McBride, Director of Marketing with Kingspan Insulated Panels, both members of the MCA Insulated Metal Panel Group, will present at METALCON 2019 Wednesday morning, October 16 from 8:30 am - 9:30 am - “
To Code…And Beyond, Using Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) to Future-Proof Buildings
.” This session will help you learn the ins and outs of IMPs, which products or systems can best fulfill the required air and water control functions of a high performance building enclosure, while meeting fire codes and offering aesthetic flexibility. Be sure to visit members of MCA’s Insulated Metal Panel Group at their booths: Brucha, #750; Metl-Span/Centria, #747; and Greenspan, #1641.
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CONTECH HOT TICKET AT METALCON
NEW to the METALCON show floor this year is the latest in construction technology —
CONTECH
, an interactive and innovative hub located on the show floor. A variety of companies will demonstrate cutting-edge products and present some of the hottest trends in construction technology, some of which include: 3D Visualization & Modeling, Wireless Sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), Virtual Reality and Drones.
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PITTSBURGH - DID YOU KNOW?
Recently,
BBC Good Food
named Pittsburgh one of the top 10 destinations for foodies, the only U.S. city to make the list. And,
Restaurant Hospitality
named Pittsburgh the Food City of the Year for 2019!
For a sampling of the city’s edgy cuisine, head to the “
Strip District
,” and check out food halls
Smallman Gallery
and
Federal Gallery
. Known as “restaurant incubators,” these galleries allow chefs to road-test creative ideas without needing a huge financial investment … all to the benefit of the taster! The Strip District is easily accessible from the Convention Center located about a mile or 5-10 minutes north.
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