

Beyond The Birthday: The Next 250 Years of Philly Innovation USA Match Watch Party
Beyond The Birthday: The Next 250 Years of Philly Innovation
As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday, we'll gather to look beyond the milestone and ask a bigger question:
What will Philadelphia's next 250 years look like?
Join leaders from government, higher education, entrepreneurship, technology, workforce development, and civic organizations for a forward-looking conversation on how Philadelphia can lead the next era of innovation. Together, we'll explore the ideas, investments, and partnerships needed to build a more prosperous, inclusive, and resilient region.
Topics Include:
Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies
Entrepreneurship and startup growth
Workforce development and the future of work
Research, higher education, and commercialization
Digital infrastructure and smart cities
Civic innovation and public-private partnerships
Philadelphia's role in the global innovation economy
Schedule
7:00 PM – Panel Discussion
Beyond The Birthday: The Next 250 Years of Philly Innovation
8:00 PM – Networking Reception
Connect with fellow innovators, founders, public sector leaders, researchers, investors, students, and community builders.
10:00 PM – USA Watch Party
Stick around to cheer on the U.S. Men's National Team with fellow attendees as we continue the conversation in a more casual setting.
Not a soccer fan?
No problem. Grab a drink, continue networking, or hit a few balls while the match is on.
Whether you're helping shape Philadelphia today or imagining what comes next, this is an opportunity to connect with others who are committed to building the region's future.
Who Should Attend:
Entrepreneurs, founders, investors, public sector leaders, university researchers, technologists, workforce leaders, civic organizations, and anyone interested in the future of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's first 250 years changed the world. Let's discuss what the next 250 can achieve.
Thank you to our co-host, Founders Alley as well as sponsors AWS, Unisys, and Duplocloud.
Private sector tickets ($40) include food. Drinks are not included.
Government and education participants attend at no cost in accordance with applicable ethics guidelines.