Pittcon Returns to its Roots. The Pittsburgh Conference and Exhibition returns to Pittsburgh after 60 years in 2027
Pittcon 2027 heads back to Pittsburgh, celebrating its legacy in science and innovation at the DLCC.
Breaking News
Mar 27, 2025
Sneha Usakoyal
Pittsburgh, PA – March 2025 – Pittcon is pleased to announce its homecoming to the city of its birth when it returns to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for Pittcon 2027 on April 24-28, 2027 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC).
In 1950, Pittcon held its first conference and exposition at the William Penn Hotel, just two city blocks away from the DLCC over 75 years ago. Originally slated to take place in San Diego, CA in 2027 following a successful 2024 event, an opportunity developed that allowed Pittcon to come back to Pittsburgh in 2027 and in 2030.
“When the possibility to hold Pittcon 2027 in Pittsburgh suddenly arose, the decision to come back to Pittsburgh was an easy choice,” said Dr. Brian Strohmeier, President of Pittcon 2027. “Returning to Pittsburgh honors the Pittsburgh scientific community that created Pittcon and has worked diligently over the past 75-plus years to make Pittcon one of the premier conferences and exhibitions in the world of analytical chemistry, applied spectroscopy, and laboratory science.
“We’re honored to welcome Pittcon back home to Pittsburgh,” said Andrew Ortale, Executive Vice President, Business Events & Destination Experience at VisitPITTSBURGH. “2027 will mark 60 years since Pittcon last called Pittsburgh home, and we are thrilled to see this world-renowned conference return to its roots. Our city’s legacy in scientific innovation— paired with our dynamic research community, modern convention infrastructure, and collaborative spirit—makes Pittsburgh the perfect destination for Pittcon’s future. We look forward to delivering an exceptional experience for Pittcon attendees in 2027 and many years to come.”
About Pittcon
Pittcon is a dynamic, multinational conference and exposition on laboratory science, a venue for presenting the latest advances in research and scientific instrumentation, and a platform for continuing education and science-enhancing opportunity. Our aim is to advance scientific endeavor through collaboration, bringing together a world of knowledge to impact, enrich, and inspire the future of science. Pittcon is a catalyst for the exchange of information, a showcase of the latest advances in laboratory science, and a venue for international connectivity. Over 90% of Pittcon’s annual net revenue funds scientific grants, education, laboratory improvements, and outreach. pittcon.org
