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Innovation Weekend Returns for a 4th Year - Building a Bold Vision for Tech & Entrepreneurship in Philadelphia
Innovation Weekend will return November 13 - 15 to showcase what's next in innovation and highlight that Philadelphia is building the momentum to rank among the world’s leading tech cities.
Philadelphia, PA | October 10, 2025 - 1Philadelphia, the initiative leading a city-wide strategy to build a tech community in Philadelphia where everyone can thrive, announced the return of the fourth annual Innovation Weekend (November 13-15). Focusing on the future of impactful entrepreneurship, Innovation Weekend 2025 offers a platform for groundbreaking ventures to flourish. With a lineup of keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, attendees will explore the trends and technologies redefining industries worldwide. Founders, investors, technologists, and thought leaders from across the region will come together to exchange ideas and form partnerships that drive growth and innovation.
“Events like Innovation Weekend are where the sparks of creativity happen,” said Danae Mobley, Executive Director of 1Philadelphia. “When people come together with a shared goal of advancing our city and fostering innovation, it creates an unmatched energy. You can see the ideas forming in real time — and that’s what makes this weekend so powerful.”
This year’s theme—“All In”—is a rallying call for the region’s builders, backers, and decision-makers to move beyond incremental change and champion systems that create real opportunity for all. Over the course of three days, attendees will engage with groundbreaking ideas, hands-on workshops, and dynamic networking sessions aimed at driving tangible outcomes for communities and businesses alike. From immersive discussions on emerging technologies to curated working sessions for founders, Innovation Weekend connects those shaping the next chapter of tech and entrepreneurship in Philadelphia and beyond.
2025 Events Include:
- 1PHL Meetup: IW Edition [Thursday, November 13th, South Side] Kick off Innovation Weekend with food, drinks, and conversation! Join for an evening that promises to set the tone for an inspiring weekend ahead.
- Future Forward Summit [Friday, November 14th, Convene Two Commerce Square] Experience a full-day gathering where tech founders, investors, and ecosystem builders come together with thought leaders to explore what’s next in innovation.
- Weekend Workshop [Saturday, November 15th, Fitler Club] To close out Innovation Weekend, we’re creating a space where founders can come together for an intimate, curated working session designed to tackle the real challenges they are facing right now.
In addition to hearing insights from some of the most innovative voices across the region, attendees will network with other guests and speakers over the three-day event hosted at locations all across the city. For more information and purchasing options, click here.
Innovation Weekend 2025 is made possible through the support of our partners and sponsors, including The City of Philadelphia, Halloran Philanthropies, SAP, Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Accenture, Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, Google, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, University City Science Center, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, United Effects Ventures, and Sanctum Foundation.
About 1Philadelphia
1Philadelphia leads a citywide strategy to make Philadelphia a national model for innovation—one where access, opportunity, and representation drive economic growth. By aligning capital, talent, and community, 1Philadelphia connects the city’s diverse tech ecosystem to ensure that every Philadelphian can thrive in the digital economy. To learn more, visit 1phl.org.
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