Startup Summit
The next stage of growth starts in the right room.
Startup Summit is back for Innovation Weekend with a new format and a sharper focus. This year, we are moving from the big stage to a more curated room, creating a high-energy space where founders and startup operators can get closer to the tools, people, and resources they need to take their companies to the next level.
Built for founders in motion, Startup Summit brings together startups, investors, advisors, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners for a full day of practical programming, targeted workshops, open office hours, and meaningful connection. It is designed for the builders making big decisions, chasing growth, solving hard problems, and looking for the right people to help unlock what comes next.
This is where strategy gets clearer, connections get stronger, and new opportunities start to take shape. Whether attendees are raising capital, building a team, refining their market approach, finding partners, or preparing to scale, Startup Summit is designed to help founders leave with momentum, direction, and a stronger network behind them.
Schedule:
9:30 AM: Registration and Networking Breakfast
10:00 AM - Welcome Remarks
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Morning Plenary
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Workshop Session 1
12:15 - 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:45 - 4:00 PM: Open Office Hours
1:45 - 2:30 PM: Workshop Session 2
2:45 - 3:30 PM: Workshop Session 3
3:30 - 4:15 PM: Workshop Session 4
4:30 - 4:45 PM: Closing Remarks
4:45 - 6:00 PM: Networking Reception
About Innovation Weekend
Innovation Weekend is where founders, investors
and operators gather for curated experiences that turn proximity into momentum. Across three days, the weekend creates the rooms, relationships, and conversations that help companies grow and ecosystems move forward.
About 1Philadelphia
1Philadelphia is an initiative led by Coded by: focused on providing the support tech entrepreneurs need to launch and scale in Philadelphia. By connecting startups to capital, education partners, and resources, we help drive startup creation, increase private investment, and reinforce the city’s competitiveness in the national innovation landscape. 1Philadelphia aims to build a tech community where everyone can thrive.
Media and Photography Disclosure
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