Free parking is in the North Garage via East Liberty Blvd. Exit to Dahlem Pl, walk toward Penn Ave, cross Bakery Sq Blvd to Office Three. Paid parking is in the South Garage or nearby streets. Limited street parking is also available nearby. Ask ChatGPT

Yes! MiniCon is a free event for all attendees. We just ask that you register for any of the panel discussions or happy hours you plan on attending.

How Long Does It Take to Tour MiniCon?

Plan on 90 minutes - 2 hours to tour the entire MiniCon floorplan.

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Wednesday, October 8

MiniCon October 8th General Admission

By Franklin Interiors

Explore what’s new in commercial interiors, tour standout products, and connect at Pittsburgh’s design event of the year.

Date and time

Location

Bakery Square

6501 Living Place Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Agenda

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Designing with AI: Strategies for the Modern Interior Designer

The Intelligent Designer

AI is quickly becoming a powerful tool for interior designers who want to streamline their process, enhance creativity, and stay competitive. Join us for a lunchtime presentation with Stacy Thorwart,...

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

BOMA Pittsburgh Happy Hour

We’re hosting BOMA Pittsburgh at MiniCon for happy hour. Connect with industry peers, enjoy an open bar and light bites, and explore the latest innovations shaping the built environment.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

How Local Leaders Are Navigating the AI Shift Panel Discussion & Happy Hour

Artificial intelligence is already transforming how we work, innovate, and collaborate. In this panel, local leaders will share how their organizations are adopting AI, the wins and challenges they'v...

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Highlights

5 hours
In person
Free parking
Doors at 11:00 AM

About this event

Business • Design

MiniCon 2025: Western PA’s Premier Commercial Design Showcase

MiniCon is where the region’s commercial design community gathers to experience the latest products, designs, and research. Over two days, leading manufacturers in furniture, flooring, and interior construction will showcase innovations and insights shaping the spaces where we work, learn, and connect.

On October 8th, the spotlight is on AI in design and business:

Designing with AI: Strategies for the Modern Interior Designer — Commercial interior designer and founder of The Intelligent Designer, Stacy Thorwart, will share practical ways AI can support every stage of the design process—from concept development to client presentations—alongside best practices, ethical considerations, and time-saving tips.
How Local Leaders Are Navigating the AI Shift — Hear from experts at Carnegie Robotics, Penn State University, Microsoft, and Premier Automation as they share how they’re adopting AI, where they’re finding success, the challenges they’ve faced, and the guardrails they believe are essential.

What to Expect:

AI-focused panels & CEU sessions with local leaders
Networking happy hours with open bar and light bites.
Hands-on demos from top manufacturers.
Fresh ideas and actionable strategies to bring back to your projects and teams.

Join us to see, hear, and experience the ideas shaping the future of commercial design—right here in Western PA.

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Franklin Interiors

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