THE DETAILS

DATE: Sunday, Feb 2, 2025

TIME: 1-4pm

PLACE: Danforth Conference Room at Carnegie Mellon University Cohon University Center

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Ice-breakers and opportunities to network

• Interactive workshops and discussions

• A keynote talk by Duolingo Global Social Media Manager Zaria Parvez 

• FREE FOOD!

FAQ

Can I attend if I’m a student? Or if I’m unemployed? 

Absolutely! Come prepared to talk yourself up. Your next gig might just be around the corner. 

Do I need to register? 

Space permitting, drop-ins will be permitted. But due to an overwhelming amount of interest, registration is now closed.

Will there be food?

Yes! We’ll be catering from some of the best Muslim-owned restaurants in town! 

Is there an entry fee?

The event is totally free, thanks to the generosity of our food sponsors (listed below). Please check them out and support their business! 

Is there a dress code?

No, dress however you're comfortable, but do keep in mind that this is a professional networking event. 

Can I bring fliers to promote a business, event, group, or project I’m working on?

Yes, please do! We’ll have a table ready to distribute fliers, ads, or swag you want to share for free. There will NOT be opportunities to sell any merchandise or food at this event. 

What's the program schedule?

A detailed schedule is available here. 

Will childcare be available?
Unfortunately we do not have the capacity to provide childcare. The room is not configured to handle children, so we ask that only adults attend the event. Thank you for understanding.

Where can I park?

Street parking is free on Sunday. CMU's Morewood parking lot is free on weekends. The GPS address is 1048 Morewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Who is organizing this event?

Pitt Muslim Alumni Network, Pittsburgh Professional Muslim Network, the Muslim Student Associations at Carnegie Mellon University and Chatham University, and other unaffiliated individuals who are invested in building a strong Muslim community in Pittsburgh.

Who can I contact for questions or concerns?

You can reach us by email at ppmn.412@gmail.com.

The goal of this event is to bring Muslim professionals together to build collective capacity

With some of the best universities in the country, the Pittsburgh Muslim community is brimming with talent and scholarship that draws recruiters from the biggest corporations in the world. We have a lot to offer! Unfortunately, much of this talent is unknown to the rest of the Muslim community, and our myriad skills and talents are often underutilized.

For this inaugural meeting, our objective is for attendees to expand their personal and professional networks in order to learn from one another, build relationships, and develop connections for mentorship and guidance. In addition, attendees will get a better picture of the collective skillset and offerings of Muslim professionals in Pittsburgh, so that we can collaborate and build collective capacity to address the pressing needs of our community. 

This is the first of what we hope will be multiple gatherings that will serve the needs of the professional community in Pittsburgh.