(Co)nnect: Philly AI Ecosystem Summit
(Co)nnect: Philly's AI Ecosystem Summit is a Philly Tech Week gathering designed to bring together the people building, supporting, and growing AI and tech across Philadelphia.
The idea behind (Co) is simple: community, collaboration, and connection.
Philadelphia's AI ecosystem is growing quickly. Founders are building, researchers are innovating, operators are applying AI in real-world settings, and investors and ecosystem leaders are paying attention. What is often missing is shared space to learn from each other, build relationships, and see the full picture more clearly.
This summit is built to create that space.
Join founders, builders, researchers, investors, operators, educators, and community leaders for a full day of keynotes, fireside conversations, lightning sessions, demos, and networking at Pennovation Works. Together, we will spotlight the creativity, strength, and momentum already present across Philly's AI and tech scene, while helping shape what comes next.
What to expect
- A full-day Philly Tech Week summit at Pennovation Works
- Opening keynote on Philadelphia's opportunity and momentum in AI and tech
- Fireside conversations on capital, builders' journeys, talent, infrastructure, and long-term ecosystem growth
- Lightning talks and workshop-style sessions
- Startup and builder demos
- Networking over breakfast, lunch, and happy hour
- A room full of founders, builders, investors, researchers, operators, and ecosystem leaders
Who should attend
This event is for the people building, backing, studying, and shaping the future of AI and technology in Philadelphia, including:
- Founders and startup teams
- AI builders, developers, and technologists
- Researchers and educators
- Investors and innovation leaders
- Operators and enterprise professionals
- Community builders, civic leaders, and ecosystem partners
- Curious professionals who want a clearer view of where Philly's AI scene is headed