FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Caitlin Mahony - media@1phl.org
15TH ANNUAL PHILLY TECH WEEK MAY 5-10, 2025
Philadelphia, PA | April 21, 2025 - Philly Tech Week presented by Comcast returns for its 15th year as the region’s premier celebration of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, underscoring Philadelphia’s growing influence as a national leader in this space. Taking place May 5–10, 2025, this dynamic, week-long festival will spotlight emerging tech trends and showcase the exceptional talent driving the local innovation ecosystem – bringing together entrepreneurs, technologists, and innovators to spark bold ideas and lead forward-thinking conversations that drive meaningful progress.
Philly Tech Week reaches all corners of the city, offering a community calendar of events with something for everyone! Advanced registration is required for most sessions. Check out the schedule and secure your spot on the PTW calendar here.
Featured events hosted by 1Philadelphia and Technical.ly include:
- Spring 2025 Exchange [FREE, May 5, 2025, Hosted by 1Philadelphia] - The 1Philadelphia Spring Exchange will convene leaders shaping the future of access, education, and entrepreneurship in Philadelphia. The event will feature cutting-edge research, impactful policy highlights, and the latest developments within Philly’s innovation ecosystem. The day concludes with a vibrant reception to officially kick off Philly Tech Week, offering the perfect chance to connect, celebrate, and envision the future of Philadelphia’s tech community.
- PTW25 Kickoff Party [FREE, May 5, 2025, Hosted by 1Philadelphia] - Start Philly Tech Week with an evening of connection and collaboration in the stunning Franklin Institute rotunda. This free happy hour invites innovators, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to exchange ideas, build relationships, and immerse themselves in the city’s dynamic tech ecosystem. Whether you’re a startup founder or a seasoned professional, this lively gathering sets the stage for an unforgettable week.
- Developers Conference [$10 – $20, May 6, 2025, Hosted by Technical.ly] - Technologists will gather for an afternoon of group discussions on software trends and best practices from industry leaders across the mid-Atlantic. The afternoon will end with the return of Technical.ly's SUPER MEETUP, a networking happy hour where tech meetups host one big party alongside hiring companies and tech professionals with light bites and drinks.
- Future Forward: Startups [FREE, May 6, 2025, Hosted by 1Philadelphia] - This half-day summit celebrates innovation and empowers the startup community in Philadelphia’s thriving tech scene. Featuring insightful panels, inspiring talks, and abundant networking opportunities, Future Forward: Startups connects entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to explore trends, share ideas, and spark new ventures.
- Builders Conference [$50 – $250, May 8 - 9, 2025, Hosted by Technical.ly] - The Technical.ly Builders Conference is an annual two-day conference focused on local ecosystem building and the storytelling that supports it. Builders brings together entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders and those that support local entrepreneurial and tech-led economic and workforce development strategies.
Dozens of other businesses and community organizations are expected to host events throughout the week and will be added to the calendar on a rolling basis.
Members of the media are invited to join us for a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and innovate during Philly Tech Week 2025.
Philly Tech Week image bank can be found here.
Learn more at phillytechweek.com or by following us on Instagram.
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1Philadelphia is proud to acknowledge a roster of supporters for this year's Philly Tech Week - anchored by title sponsor, Comcast and other participating sponsors, including: The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Comcast NBCUniversal Lift Labs, J.P. Morgan, SAP, and many others.
Philly Tech Week presented by Comcast is one of the country's longest- running innovation festivals, bringing together technology, innovation, and community in a weeklong celebration. 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.
1Philadelphia is a coalition of stakeholders working to build a tech community where everyone can thrive. 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 organizations, nurture local talent, and attract the best to Philadelphia by providing resources and organizing events such as PhillyTech Week.
