1PHL Innovation Summit
Day 2 of Innovation Weekend 2024 kicks off at CYTO PHL with the IW Summit! Get ready for a day filled with inspiration, innovation, and networking opportunities with partners and thought leaders from across the region.
At The IW Summit, you'll have the chance to connect with tech industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and like-minded individuals to explore, collaborate, and innovate. Dive into the latest trends and breakthroughs through 2 tracks of programming: Ecosystem and Entrepreneurship.
Gain valuable insights through engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking keynote speeches. Whether you're an industry veteran, a budding entrepreneur, or simply passionate about innovation, the Innovation Summit is your platform to ignite creativity, foster collaboration, and accelerate progress.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Full session descriptions and speakers can be found on the website.
9:00 AM: Doors Opens
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 AM: Headshots
10:00 - 10:20 AM: Welcome & Opening Session
10:30 - 11:20 AM: Morning Sessions
AI as Equitable Workforce Infrastructure (Ecosystem)
Scaling with Strategy: How Fund Managers Assess Growth Potential in Startups (Entrepreneurship)
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Spotlight Session - Fireside Chat with Brian Brackeen
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch & Networking
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Tech Industry Partnership Meeting
1:00 - 1:50 PM: Afternoon Session 1
Future Forward: Centering the Next Generation of Innovators (Ecosystem)
Iterate to Innovate: Ensuring Market Fit through Problem Validation (Entrepreneurship)
2:00 - 2:50 PM: Afternoon Session 2
Reframing the Skills Conversation (Ecosystem)
Building Inclusive Innovation Hubs (Entrepreneurship)
3:00 - 3:50 PM: Afternoon Session 3
Bridging Innovation and Impact: Tech’s Role in Philanthropy and Social Impact (Ecosystem)
The Art & Science of De-risking Your Startup (Entrepreneurship)
4:00 - 4:15 PM: Closing Session
4:15 - 6:00 PM: Summit Reception & Happy Hour
Our Sponsors
This event was made possible through generous support from our sponsors. Special thanks to our all our sponsors:
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About 1Philadelphia
1Philadelphia is here to unlock the potential of Philadelphians of all ages and create a diverse tech community. As a citywide coalition, our vision is to make Philadelphia a national hub for equitable innovation. To learn more about our vision for Philly tech, visit 1phl.org.