Tech on Tap: Networking @ TierPoint VFO Data Center & Bald Birds Brewery
You're invited to our 4th in-person Tech on Tap Networking Tour Event of 2026!
Join fellow local tech enthusiasts as we dive into the latest trends and opportunities shaping Philly’s tech scene. We will start with an exclusive look inside TierPoint's Valley Forge (VFO) Data Center, then head right around the corner to Bald Birds Brewery for complimentary food and drinks courtesy of TierPoint.
📍 Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 27th, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Venues:
TierPoint Data Center: 1000 Adams Avenue, Audubon, PA
Bald Birds Brewery: 970 Rittenhouse Rd #400, Audubon, PA
Parking: Free at the Data Center
⚠️ Critical Requirements: You must bring a government-issued ID to enter the Data Center.
🕒 Agenda
Part 1: TierPoint VFO Data Center Tour
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Arrivals & Security Check-In
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: TierPoint Introduction & Executive Welcome
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Group Photos & Tour Group Splitting
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Guided Data Center Tours & Open Q&A
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Travel Transition to Bald Birds Brewery
Part 2: Bald Birds Brewery Networking
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Arrival, Drinks, & Transition Networking
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM: Candid & Team Photo Session
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM: Breakout Sessions (Focused group networking)
6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Open Networking & Departures
💡 Note: During group presentations, each attendee will have a few minutes to introduce themselves, share where they live, what they do, and how they can help the group.
🎓 FEATURED: Tech Student Scholarship Fund Charity Raffle!
Get ready for a "feel-good & give back" vibe! Bring cash or your digital wallet to enter our charity raffle. 100% of all proceeds will go directly to our Tech Student Scholarship Fund, funding academic resources, tuition support, and tech gear for the next generation of local technology leaders.
Premium Prizes Include:
3x Premium Tequila Sets: Don Julio Tequila paired with custom Margarita glasses.
1x Travel Set: Premium Rollink carry-on suitcase.
1x Outdoor Set: High-end portable camping chair.
1x Premium Drinkware: 10oz YETI Rambler.
🤝 Sponsors
This event is made possible with the generous support of:
TierPoint is a leading provider of secure hybrid IT solutions, powering the digital transformation of thousands of clients. We operate dozens of cloud-ready data centers in 20 markets and offer a comprehensive portfolio of cloud solutions, colocation, disaster recovery, security, and other managed IT services.
Bradley Partner is a national and international technology brokerage and advisory firm that helps small, mid-sized, and large organizations solve complex technology challenges across all major technology verticals.
IT Pros bridges the gap between companies and elite technical talent, spanning high-growth startups to enterprise giants. Through specialized tech recruitment and executive search, we scale your engineering teams from individual contributors to tech leaders, protect your employer brand with compassionate corporate outplacement, and fast-track technical careers through bespoke, personalized job search optimization.
Brought to you by: Philly Tech Exchange
Tech on Tap is the flagship regional networking tour produced by the Philly Tech Exchange, designed to break down corporate silos and unite the entire lifecycle of local innovation.