Author Talk and Book Signing: Christopher Briem
Fri, Feb 27
|300 S Pacific Ave
Grab a brew and go Beyond Steel with University of Pittsburgh economist Christopher Briem at Friendship Perk & Brew. This engaging author talk and book signing dives into the data and drama behind Pittsburgh’s massive economic transformation.


Time & Location
Feb 27, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
300 S Pacific Ave, 300 S Pacific Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
Guests
About the event
Uncover the real story of how Pittsburgh moved Beyond Steel with University of Pittsburgh economist Christopher Briem this Friday, Feb. 27, from 4:30 – 6:00 PM. Join us at Friendship Perk & Brew for an engaging author talk and book signing that blends deep urban research with community conversation over your favorite local brew.
Christopher Briem is a regional economist with the program in Urban & Regional Analysis at the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR). His work focuses on regional competitiveness, economic and demographic forecasting, and industry analysis in the Pittsburgh region.
Don't miss this chance to grab a coffee and dive into the data and drama behind our city’s massive transformation. We'll see you at the Perk & Brew!