Tech & Startup Events in Philadelphia

Philadelphia excels in healthtech, edtech, and pharmaceutical innovation, fueled by world-class universities and hospital systems. The local startup community is collaborative and growing. Browse upcoming events in Philadelphia.

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1776 Labs at Penn

Penn Venture Lab - 115 South 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Philadelphia, PA, US

10:00 AM - 2:00 PMOnGov

Mon, Oct 26

RBI Launch Event: Ethical AI?

7th Floor, Alter Hall - 1801 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122, Philadelphia, PA, US

12:30 PM - 2:00 PMRBI

Tue, Oct 27

Philly AI Learning Exchange

Friends Center - 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Philadelphia, PA, US

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMBarbary Cook

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Philadelphia Founders OWT Weekend

1001 N Delaware Ave - 1001 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, Philadelphia, PA, US

8:30 PM - 11:30 PMHype Man Productions LLC & OWT Nation LLC
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Tue, Oct 20

Founders Alley Philly

Pennovation Center - 3401 Grays Ferry Ave, (adjacent to University of Pennsylvania campus), Philadelphia, 19146, Philadelphia, US

8:00 AM - 7:00 PMFounder Institute

Founders Alley is a curated ecosystem that bridges experiential community with strategic capital. We connect high-quality founders, investors, and operators through two distinct verticals: live events that bring the right people into the same room, and capital relationships built on trust long before a term sheet is drafted.Not another network. A curated room.Founders Alley was built on a simple premise: the best outcomes happen when the right people are in the same room. Not a conference hall with thousands, but a curated room with dozens.The result is an ecosystem where access isn't bought, it's earned through quality, alignment, and trust.Additional Resources: Find more Startup Events, browse Founder Institute Graduates from previous cohorts, or follow Graduate News to track tonight's companies.About Founder Institute: The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder, giving idea-stage, first-time founders, and employees making the leap to entrepreneurship the tools, global network, and proven methodology to build an AI-powered startup from zero to funding. Since 2009, our structured programs have helped over [total_graduates] founders across [total_countries] countries raise more than $[total_funding] in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 6 continents, our mission is to empower talented and motivated people everywhere to build impactful, AI-powered companies.

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Wed, Oct 21

Defense Tech Exports Seminar & Company Visit

The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale - 3801 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114, Philadelphia, PA, US

8:30 AM - 12:30 PMPA Global Business Advisors

Join the Conversation Surrounding the International Business Defense Industry & Visit Leonardo Helicopters in Philadelphia

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Thu, Oct 22

Real Estate Investor Networking Philadelphia

Devil's Alley Bar & Grill - 1907 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US

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Free monthly real estate investor networking meetup in Philadelphia. Bring a deal, find capital, JV partners, agents, lenders, developers.

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Fri, Oct 23

1776 Labs at Penn

Penn Venture Lab - 115 South 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Philadelphia, PA, US

10:00 AM - 2:00 PMOnGov

Join 1776 Labs @ Penn for a hands-on startup day packed with innovation, networking, and impact!

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Mon, Oct 26

RBI Launch Event: Ethical AI?

7th Floor, Alter Hall - 1801 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122, Philadelphia, PA, US

12:30 PM - 2:00 PMRBI

Ethical AI? Can AI be deployed responsibly across people, processes and the planet?

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Tue, Oct 27

Philly AI Learning Exchange

Friends Center - 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Philadelphia, PA, US

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMBarbary Cook

A monthly lunchtime AI learning and networking series

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Philadelphia Business Connection Room

Time & Peace Café and Gallery - 36 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, US

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A small-group Philadelphia networking event for founders and professionals to explore business needs, build connections, and plan next steps

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Wed, Nov 4

Women Building & Backing Consumer Brands

Louie Louie - 3611 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Philadelphia, PA, US

4:30 PM - 6:30 PMLouie Louie

Fearless Femmes and Ben Franklin Technology Partners are hosting an intimate evening connecting female founders, investors, and leaders.

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Thu, Nov 5

Film 101 Class: Filmmaking for Entrepreneurs

Billy Penn Studios - 1516 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, Philadelphia, PA, US

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMRoad Dawg Collective

Join us and guest teachers Kaya Proctor & Aaron Ricketts for a fun, free & educational class on Filmmaking for Entrepreneurs!

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Sat, Nov 7

MedIQ Data and AI Summit

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG - 1305 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia, PA, US

9:00 AM - 5:00 PMConfliq.ai

Dive into MedIQ Data and AI Summit, where healthcare pros and techies meet to spark smart medical breakthroughs!

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Philly's 4th Annual Creator Fest

Vault XXVII - 27 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia, PA, US

10:00 AM - 8:00 PMSunKissed Group

Philly Creator Fest connects creators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for bold ideas, real opportunities, and meaningful connections.

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Mon, Nov 9

Legacy Bridges STEM Academy Naval Operations 250th Emerging Tech

Independence Seaport Museum - 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Philadelphia, PA, US

11:30 AM - 2:30 PMeventbrite.com

Join Dr. Joi Spraggins, U.S. Navy Admiral Michelle Howard (Ret), Rear Adm. Jesse Wilson, Jr/ (Ret), Raytheon, a RTX Business Fireside Chat

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Sat, Nov 14

2026 PennHealthX Conference

Jordan Medical Education Center - 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Philadelphia, PA, US

8:30 AM - 6:00 PMPennHealthX

Innovation Ecosystem: How Partnerships Power the Future of Healthcare

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Sat, Nov 21

Philadelphia Founders OWT Weekend

1001 N Delaware Ave - 1001 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, Philadelphia, PA, US

8:30 PM - 11:30 PMHype Man Productions LLC & OWT Nation LLC

Join us for a fun-filled weekend with Philly’s top founders, networking, workshops, and good vibes!

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Mon, Dec 7

Angel Venture Fair and Expo

The Union League of Philadelphia - 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Philadelphia, PA, US

5:00 PM - 9:00 PMInuksuk Ventures/Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center

The longest running gathering of Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs in the Mid-Atlantic region, redesigned as a cocktail hour

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Philadelphia Startup Events: What Founders Need to Know

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