Packed with incredible behind-the-scenes photos and anecdotes, Phipps Welcomes the World tells the story of how Pittsburgh’s glasshouse gem came to host the G-20 world leaders for the opening events of The Pittsburgh Summit on Sept. 24, 2009. The 94-page paperback takes you through the an incredible two months of preparation, from the moment Phipps learned of their site selection to the night that President Barack Obama and leaders from around the world came together in our Special Events Hall. Featuring photos from Official White House Photographer Pete Souza and others, Phipps Welcomes the World commemorates a night like none other in Conservatory history.