Business Breakfast: Building the Next-Generation in a Time of Transition

This year’s theme, “Building the Next Generation in a Time of Transition,” will explore how businesses can innovate, adapt, and lead in an era of rapid change.

We are honored to have The Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, Corey O’Connor, attending the Business Breakfast where he will deliver the Opening Remarks.

Moderated by Grant Ervin, Vice President of External Affairs and Sustainability at S&B USA, the conversation will cover critical topics including:

• Corporate accountability: Navigating disclosures and communicating value to stakeholders
• Supply chain resilience: Finding operational improvements in an increasingly dynamic trade environment]
• AI & automation: Leveraging technology for efficiency and innovation

Distinguished panelists include:

• Dr. Jim Charron, Head of Group Innovation and Sustainability, Covestro North America
• Luke Fleisch, Thematic and Responsible Investment Analyst, Federated Hermes
• Josh Gould, Director of Advanced Grid Solutions & Enterprise Strategic Planning, Duquesne Light Company
• Susan Marriott, Corporate Counsel, Carmeuse North America
• Gerald (Jerry) Lee Morosco, AIA, President & Architect, Gerald Lee Morosco Architects, P.C.
• Geoffrey Muessig, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, PITT OHIO
• Nathan St. Germain, AIA, CPHC, Reset® Air AP, Principal, Studio St. Germain
• Ryan Warsing, Director of Sustainability, Pittsburgh Regional Transit

About the Event

The morning kicks off at 8:00 AM with networking and a light breakfast, followed by an engaging panel discussion on the evolving landscape of sustainability and business leadership. Attendees will also enjoy a live broadcast of the KDKA Morning Show with Larry Richert on-site.

Tickets

This is a free event, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today:  bit.ly/business-breakfast-26

ABOUT BUSINESS BREAKFAST

Business Breakfast, presented by Duquesne Light Company and PNC, is produced by The Green Voice Collective and made possible by the generous support of Pitt Ohio, Carmeuse, Mitsubishi Electric, Federated Hermes, UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Covestro, Studio St. Germain, Koppers, ALCOSAN, S&B USA, Sargent Electric Company, Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel, IZZAZU Salon, Spa and Blowout Bar, DITTO Printing, TABLE Magazine, Audacy Radio including KDKA Radio, Star 100.7FM, WAMO, Y108, Pittsburgh Brewing Company, VISIT Pittsburgh, City of Pittsburgh, Mayor’s Office City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, PRC (Pennsylvania Resource Council). 

ABOUT PITTSBURGH EARTH DAY 

Pittsburgh Earth Day 2026: Earth Day. Everyday. is a citywide celebration of advancements made in sustainability, technology, and innovation where people live, work and play. With exciting activities held in venues throughout the city, Pittsburgh Earth Day honors the transformation from Pittsburgh’s Steel City past to a thriving home for green innovation, LEED certified development, farm to table initiatives and environmentally friendly events, Pittsburgh Earth Day honors the collaboration of businesses, community organizations and green purveyors that are changing the landscape of our region. Since 2020 Pittsburgh Earth Day has been established as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.