Stop the presses! We’re taking a break from the regularly-scheduled TWIJ to give you a full rundown on the 14th annual Philly Tech Week, presented by Comcast.
Friday, May 3, we’ll get things started with the PTW24 Kickoff Event in uCity Square. This free block party features food trucks, drinks and a live DJ.
Keep things moving on Monday, May 6, with the Wired Differently: 1PHL Special Edition Meetup. Mix, mingle and learn more why Philly is a perfect place for young tech talent to flourish.
Then end your week with the PTW Tech Town Hall on Friday, May 10. Featuring insightful discussions from the corporate, philanthropic, and government sectors, this event is geared towards bringing together technologists across all sectors.
Want to make the most of #PTW24? Here are a few highlights we recommend you check out.
A special tip of the hat to our title sponsor, Comcast, and our co-organizer, 1Philadelphia. We couldn’t have tech week without you!
NET/WORK Job Fair
Want TWIJ, IRL? Check out the NET/WORK Job Fair on Tuesday, May 7, from 2 to 6 pm. Hosted by youth workforce development program Launchpad, expect an afternoon of networking with hiring companies, professional development workshops and free professional headshots.
Companies hiring at NET/WORK include:
Find all the event details here.
Developers Conference
What’s developing in the world of tech? Head to the Developers Conference on Wednesday, May 8, to dive deep into the latest trends, insights, and best practices for industry leaders across the mid-Atlantic.
Join us from 1 to 6:30 pm at the Comcast Technology Center for speakers and workshops, including:
- State of Quantum Computing
- Now that We are in Web 3, What Should We Build Now?
- Evolution of Interactive Television
- Unlocking the Value of Proprietary Data with Artificial Intelligence
- What is WASI 101? Supporting Web Assembly, a New Platform for Python
- How to Build AI Assistants with OpenAI’s FrameWork
- Communication Skills for Developers
After the sessions, catch up with your fellow developers during the Happy Hour + Super Meetup hosted downstairs at Pizzeria Slavy. Learn more about the event here.
Builders Conference
This day-long event celebrates tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Join us Thursday, May 9, at Fitler Club for a full day of talks, breakout sessions, and connecting with your community.
Sessions include:
- Tech Economy Outlook: Keynote and Discussion
- Cheap Money is Over: What changes, and what doesn’t, about entrepreneurship?
- Lightning Talks: What Employee Engagement Strategies are Working Right Now?
- Startup Fishbowl: Product-Market Fit
- What does inclusive ecosystem building mean in practice?
- Lightning Talks: The Artificial Intelligence Debate: Are We Absolutely Screwed
- What is working in alternative pipelines for tech workforce?
- Lightning Talks: How do innovation ecosystems tell their story (honestly)?
- Startup Fishbowl: Sales/Marketing
- What’s the future of local innovation ecosystems?
- Startup Fishbowl: Recruiting
After a day of discussing innovation, celebrate the end of another PTW with the Signature Event. Here, you’ll enjoy good food, drink, and live demos of locally built interactive technology.
Learn more about the Builders Conference. Register for the conference, party, or both!
A big thanks
PTW celebrates innovation and technology across the city, and we couldn’t do it without the help of our sponsors.
The End
Hope to see you soon!
Come back next week for jobs, news, and more.
