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Join us for two events at PHMC focused on how we work together to ensure Philadelphia's health and science community continues to grow, innovate and thrive. Then attend our Mayoral Forum at the Free Library.
Track Day Events
Health and Sciences Roundtable
How do we work together to ensure Philadelphia's vibrant health and sciences community continues to grow, innovate and thrive? Participate in an intimate lunch with a curated group of entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers, academics and leaders to discuss plans for the future and steps to get there.
Monday, May 2, 1:00pm–3:00pmPhiladelphia’s Health and Sciences Future
A panel discussion on what comes next in efforts to brand and develop Philadelphia’s reputation as a health IT, sciences and commercialized technology leader?
Monday, May 2, 3:00pm–5:00pmMayoral Tech Town Hall
Hear Mayor Jim Kenney speak with a handful of Philadelphia tech and entrepreneurship community leaders on stage about his priorities and theirs. Audience members will have the chance to contribute their own questions via Twitter. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how this administration approaches innovation policy and economic development alongside many of this city’s most prominent leaders.
Monday, May 2, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speakers
Laurie Actman
@PennPCILaurie Actman serves as the Chief Operation Officer of the Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) a new organization at the University of Pennsylvania that catalyzes creative commercialization opportunities with the private sector. Laurie as part of the Executive Team oversees the strategic implementation of…
Bryan Mercer
@bscottmercer, @mediamobilizingBryan Mercer is a Philadelphia native who began as a volunteer with Media Mobilizing Project over 8 years ago. Bryan is now Executive Director of Media Mobilizing Project, which uses strategic media and communications to strengthen and connect communities organizing for their human rights. Bryan also…
Anthony P. Green
Anthony P. Green, Ph.D. has over thirty years of experience in the biotechnology industry, with a specialization in the research, development and commercialization of cutting-edge technologies. The Technology Commercialization Group creates pathways to commercialization for companies and researchers by…
Courtney Wilburn
@cjwilburnCourtney is a full-stack web developer at O3 World. A native of Memphis, TN and graduate of Bryn Mawr College, she found her way to web development via an unusual path, and is probably the only certified phlebotomist, Aikido black belt, and amateur seamstress on the panel. Courtney loves finding…
Claire Marrazzo Greenwood
As Vice President of Leadership Councils for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Claire Greenwood is responsible for advancing the work of the Chamber and its affiliated organizations to amplify the region’s competitive advantages and for engaging executives to advocate, market, retain and…