Next Up North: North Boroughs Community Conference

Name: Next Up North: North Boroughs Community Conference
Start: 2026-05-07T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-07T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 100 S Jackson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202-3428, United States

Schedule

Thu May 07 2026 at 09:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

100 S Jackson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202-3428, United States | Pittsburgh, PA

Next Up North: 2026 North Boroughs Community Conference is a regional gathering designed to unite the communities of Bellevue, Avalon, Emsworth, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Westview, Brighton Heights, and Perrysville around a shared vision for community engagement, economic development, and collaborative growth. Hosted by Bellevue Forward, the conference will celebrate each borough’s unique strengths while fostering meaningful dialogue and regional cooperation.
Conference Purpose
To strengthen regional collaboration across the North Boroughs and connected communities through a shared vision for community and economic development.
To create a platform for residents, businesses, leaders, and organizations to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and inspire collective action.
To celebrate the unique identities of each borough while promoting a unified approach to long-term growth and resilience.
Conference Goals
Foster Connection: Bring together stakeholders from all eight communities to build relationships, share resources, and strengthen trust.
Highlight Success Stories: Showcase local initiatives, businesses, and community projects that serve as models for innovation and impact.
Inspire Civic Engagement: Encourage greater participation in local governance, volunteerism, and neighborhood-led projects.
Support Economic Development: Explore strategies and opportunities for business growth, workforce development, and investment across borough lines.
Promote Equity and Inclusion: Ensure all voices—especially underrepresented ones—are heard, valued, and reflected in the conference programming.
Develop Actionable Outcomes: Generate ideas, partnerships, and momentum that lead to measurable, community-driven change beyond the event itself.
Tickets:
$100 per person, includes ticket, food and drink.
Needs based scholarships are available.
Please note that confirming your status as either "interested" or "going" does not equal a ticket purchase.
Learn more at https://bellevuepa.us/nextupnorth/