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14th Annual Philly Tech Week May 3-11, 2024
[PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 3-11, 2024] – 1Philadelphia is collaborating with Technical.ly this year on the 14th Annual Philly Tech Week presented by Comcast.
Philly Tech Week returns for its 14th year, bringing together technology, innovation, and community in a weeklong celebration. As one of the country's longest- running innovation festivals, PTW24 will take place from May 3-11.
Philly Tech Week 2024 brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, technologists, and thought leaders from diverse industries to explore the latest trends, share knowledge, and spark collaborations that drive progress.
With a dynamic lineup of community events, workshops, and networking opportunities, Philly Tech Week 2024 promises to inspire and empower attendees to take action for positive change. Whether you're a seasoned professional, an emerging entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of tech, there's something for everyone at Philly Tech Week.
We invite members of the media to join us for an opportunity to connect, learn, and innovate at Philly Tech Week 2024.
Philly Tech Week has both free and paid ticket events available throughout the week. Attendees are required to register in advance for all events. Find full event and registration information on the community calendar here.
Featured Events hosted by 1Philadelphia and Technical.ly include:
- PTW Kickoff [May 3, 2024] - We are starting off the week with a free block party event at uCity Square. The Kickoff is going to be an evening filled with great beats from DJ Diamond Kuts, delicious food, refreshing drinks, a ton of fun lawn games and a performance from Philly’s own Chill Moody.
- Wired Differently: 1PHL Special Edition Meetup [May 6, 2024] - In celebration of Philly Tech Week, 1Philadelphia is hosting a special edition of their meetup series with Campus Philly and the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia. Tech interested young professionals are invited to Moore College of Art and Design to enjoy good food, drinks, and people and to discover why Philadelphia is THE place for young tech talent to grow and thrive!
- NET/WORK Tech Jobs Fair [May 7, 2024] - Technical.ly’s annual jobs fair is an opportunity for job seekers to meet representatives from vibrant companies looking to hire tech and tech-adjacent professionals.
- Developers Conference [May 8, 2024] - This annual Philly Tech Week event, will feature an afternoon discussing the latest trends in software and tech at the Comcast Technology Center, followed by an evening of networking at the SUPER MEETUP happy hour.
- Builders Conference and Signature Event [May 9, 2024] - This full day of networking, skill-building and market insights will connect attendees with industry leaders, allow them to engage in thought-provoking workshops, and expand professional networks.
- PTW Tech Town Hall [May 10, 2024] - In partnership with the Office of Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, 1Philadelphia is hosting the PTW Tech Town Hall — an event that will explore the vast potential of the tech and gaming industries in Philadelphia. Through engaging talks and collaborative discussions featuring prominent voices from the corporate, philanthropic, and government sectors, this event promises not just a platform for ideation and exchange but an opportunity to collectively blueprint the city's future in the digital age.
Dozens of other businesses and community organizations are expected to host events throughout the week.
About 1Philadelphia
1Philadelphia is a coalition of stakeholders working to make Philly the capital of equitable tech and innovation. 1Philadelphia believes it can radically transform the landscape of opportunity in Philadelphia by focusing on three key areas: Community Cultivation, Talent Development, and Access & Upskilling. They strengthen collaboration among tech equity organizations, nurture local talent, and attract the best to Philadelphia by providing resources and organizing events such as PhillyTech Week.
About Technical.ly
Technical.ly is a news organization that connects and challenges a community of technologists and entrepreneurs who are invested in where they live. We enthusiastically believe that innovation can come from anyone anywhere to ensure all communities thrive, and we do that by sharing stories of innovation economies and creating connections within our community of technologists, entrepreneurs, company culture builders and ecosystem builders. We regularly report in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Delaware and other cities, and create opportunities for our readers to gather and learn through custom curated events and our annual programming during Philly Tech Week.
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