Legends, Leaders, and the Next Generation
From emerging stars to established power brokers, the city’s top talent will come together to discuss
what’s next for Philadelphia—and why the future looks bright.
NOVEMBER 8–12, 2021
VIRTUAL, FREE, AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Lineup
MON. 11/8
Betting on Philadelphia
Intro by Bank of America
Featuring
David Adelman & Richard Vague
Moderated By
Brian Howard
MON. 11/8
On The Menu: The Tantalizing Future of Philadelphia Food
Featuring
Ellen Yin, Omar Tate & Jennifer Zavala
Moderated By
Alex Tewfik
TUE. 11/9
Unlocking Prosperity for All Philadelphians
Intro by Bank of America
Featuring
Jeff Brown & Council Member Maria D. Quiñones Sànchez
Moderated By
Kate Dailey
TUE. 11/9
Philadelphia on Film
Featuring
Brad Ingelsby
Moderated By
David Murrell
WED. 11/10
Telling the Evolving Story of the City
Featuring
Errin Haines
Moderated By
Ernest Owens
WED. 11/10
Reimagining Philadelphia:
The Next New Hot Spots
Featuring
Joseph Forkin, Gregory Reaves & Leslie Smallwood-Lewis
Moderated By
Bradford Pearson
THU. 11/11
Educating Philly, From Pre-K to PhDs
Intro by Western Governors University
Featuring
Guy Generals & William Hite
Moderated By
Kate Dailey
THU. 11/11
Resilience, Resolve and the Power of Community: Lessons from the Pandemic
Featuring
Dr. Ala Stanford
Moderated By
Queen Muse
FRI. 11/12
How to Change the Conversation—and
Get Results
Intro by Saint Joseph’s University
Featuring
Tayyib Smith & Abdul Aliy-Muhammad
Moderated By
Ernest Owens
FRI. 11/12
The City, By Design
Featuring
Hilary Farr
Moderated By
Erica Moody
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