SEI Pittsburgh Holiday Party 2026

The Software Engineering Institute invites you to an evening of serene celebration before the rush of the season’s festivities!
About this Event

Wear your winter whites or come as you are. Either way, leave the holiday chaos at the door. Enjoy a plated dinner by the warmth of twinkle lights before chatting the night away with your SEI colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there!

• Who: the SEI Pittsburgh community plus one adult guest per each attendee

• What: a bright and beautifully peaceful evening (with festive touches and a dance floor)

• When: Saturday, December 12 from 6 to 9 pm

• Where: The Westin Pittsburgh | 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

• Why: to unwind and enjoy a little holiday magic with great company

Please RSVP below by 5 pm EST on Friday, December 4.

Event Details

The hotel will honor our SEI Holiday Party Pittsburgh room rate of $189. Reservations must be made by Friday, November 20. After this date, availability and rates are subject to change. to book online or call Marriott reservations at (412)-281-3700 and mention your group rate for the CMU Software Engineering Institute Holiday Party 2026.

Validated parking will be available for the hotel’s attached underground garage. Pick up your parking voucher from the coat check at any point during the party.

Each guest will receive one drink voucher, valid for one complimentary alcoholic beverage, thereafter alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase (all non-alcoholic beverages will be complimentary for the entirety of the party) at the event check-in.

Open Seating. No Reservations Accepted. This year, we will feature a plated dinner. The menu will include the following:

Soup:

Tomato Basil Soup with Parmesan Cream

OR

Italian White Bean Soup with White Beans, Mirepoix Vegetables, Rosemary, Spinach, and Roasted Garlic Broth

Family Style Salad:

Arcadian Lettuce Salad with Shaved Carrot, Heirloom Baby Tomato, Candied Pecan, Pickled Onion, Goat Cheese, and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Avocado & Citrus Salad with Seasonal Citrus, Avocado, Field Greens, Shaved Fennel, Toasted Pistachios, and Citrus Vinaigrette

Entrée:

Pepper-Crusted Sirloin topped with Shallot Balsamic Glaze, Jumbo Lemon Pepper Shrimp, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Carrots, and Broccolini

OR

(Vegetarian) Eggplant Canoe filled with Roasted Mushrooms, Zucchini, and Peppers served over a fluffy bed of Quinoa with Roasted Cauliflower

Dessert:

Family Style Dessert

Please specify your dietary restrictions when you RSVP so we can best accommodate you.

If you have questions, please email the Event Planner, Shay Starkey, at [email protected].