1Philadelphia Innovation Weekend

1Philadelphia, a coalition of leaders working to make Philadelphia the capital of equitable tech and innovation, is hosting Innovation Weekend this month. Events will appeal to underrepresented entrepreneurs and tech leaders, students looking to hone their tech skills, and anyone interested in building an equitable tech ecosystem for Philadelphia.

WHEN:                              Thursday, November 17 – Saturday, November 19

WHERE:                            Virtually and in-person in Philadelphia

WHY:                                 To celebrate the work of 1Philadelphia and its partners, and provide access to Philadelphia’s tech community for all interested residents.

REGISTRATION:              https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/1philadelphia-innovation-weekend-1038699

EVENT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, NOV 17TH

12:00 - 1:00 PM:  Seeing Yourself in Tech: Lunch & Learn w/Campus Philly

Partner: Campus Philly

Location: Virtual

Audience: College students and young professionals, 30-50 people

5:00 - 7:00 PM: Most Diverse Tech Hub Reception

Partners: Department of Commerce, Technical.ly Media. Sponsor: Dept of Commerce, Perpay

Location: Perpay

Audience: Employers and job seekers; 50-75 people

FRIDAY, NOV 18TH

1:00 - 2:00 PM: Create Your Career: Developing your Pathway to Tech

Partner: Per Scholas

Location: Virtual

Audience: Post-secondary adults looking to enter tech; career changers; 30-75 ppl

5:30 - 8:00 PM: CBK Ventures Pitch Competition

Partners: Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Spring Point Partners, Dept of Commerce, Comcast, Plain Sight Capital, Coded by Kids

Location: The Hive, 30 S. 15th Street

Audience: Underrepresented founders, venture capitalists, 1Philadelphia member organizations (60-100 ppl)

8:30 - 11:00 PM EST: Innovators’ Afterparty

Partner: Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Location: SPIN Philadelphia, 211 S. 15^th Street

Audience: 1Philadelphia stakeholders and Philly tech community, 75-125 ppl

Paid Event ($10)

SATURDAY, NOV 19TH

10:00 - 11:30 AM Founders & Fund Managers Breakfast

Partners: Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Plain Sight Capital, PACT

Location: REC Philly, 901 Market St

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: 1Philadelphia Innovation Bowl

Partners: Coded by Kids, Build.org

Location: CIC Philadelphia, 3675 Market St

6:00 - 8:30 PM: 1PHL Innovation Awards presented by Comcast

Sponsor: Comcast NBCUniversal

Location: Barnes Foundation, 2025 Ben Franklin Parkway

Audience: All 1Philadelphia stakeholders and Philly tech community-at-large, 125-200 ppl