Join us in Philadelphia, October 22-24, to hear from national leaders in Civic Tech and learn how to become an innovator in your state, city or town. We have the best of the Northeast Corridor on display.

How do we define 'civic innovation?' It's all the new ways that citizens are making their communities better with a new age of public-private partnerships defined by collaboration, transparency and experimentation. It's the open data, web-based learning and tech-fueled efficiency you've heard about sweeping the country.

We'll kick the conference off on Wednesday, October 22 with drinks and networking in historic Old City, followed by two full days of programming. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and speak up. See you there.

Who Should Attend?

Civil servants, economic development officials and community leaders interested in how public-private partnerships are being shaped through the web, IT processes and the creative economy. Walk out of this conference with the tools to become a leader in your community.

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Schedule | Wednesday 10/22

5:00pm

Pre-conference happy hour! Join us at Buffalo Billiards, 118 Chestnut St., for drinks and networking. Rise conference attendees, along with guests from the Forbes Under 30 Summit, receive a free drink ticket.
7:00pm

Happy hour ends. Rest up for two full days of civic innovating

Schedule | Thursday 10/23

12:30pm

Registration, Lunch and Networking
1:30pm

Official Welcome and Keynote Address
Randall Lane, Forbes Editor
2-3pm

Panel Discussion: Public-Private Partnerships of the Future. Growing private sector and quasi-governmental groups to aid in civic projects was a 20th century success. But today's efforts are perhaps more collaborative and often on a smaller scale. Hear about how new efforts to spur civic innovation are happening across the country.
- Deborah Diamond, Campus Philly
- John Grady, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC)
- Tucker Reed, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership
- Alex Torpey, Village President of South Orange, N.J.
- Bret Perkins, Comcast
- Moderated By: Juliana Reyes, Technical.ly
3pm

Short Break!
3:30-5pm

Civic Innovation Classes *choose one
[Beginner] What is and how do I start a tech community? Choose this class if you are from a small to mid-sized city, new to these conversations or only beginning your introduction to civic innovation efforts where you live, no matter its size.
- Andrew Buss, City of Philadelphia
-Jeff Friedman, OpenAccessPhilly
- Jess Solomon, Art In Praxis
- Corinne Warnshuis, Girl Develop It
- Moderated By: Zack Seward, Technical.ly
[Intermediate] How do we connect and accelerate our civic innovation? Choose this class if you are part of a tech community or aware of its existence locally, but want to learn how to push forward and better connect to existing work.
- Chris Bartlett, William Way Center
- Luke Butler, City of Philadelphia
- Simon Hauger, Workshop School
- Shea Frederick, Under Armour and BaltimoreVacants.org
- Moderated By: Juliana Reyes, Technical.ly
[Master] What is the future of technology communities? Choose this class if you are very active or aware of an active tech community locally, but you want to discuss how to propel forward or have a far wider reach.
- Bevan Weissman, New American Public Art
- Tim Wisniewski, City of Philadelphia
- Paul Wright, Comcast/Everyblock
- Jamie Moffet from Kensington Renewal
- Moderated By: Chris Wink, Technical.ly
5pm

Happy Hour Reception
The Plough & the Stars - 123 Chestnut Street
*Rise attendees will receive 2 complimentary drink tickets
7pm

Un-sanctioned After Party!

Schedule | Friday 10/24

8am

Rise and shine! Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9am

Welcome and Overview of Workshop Sessions
9:15-10:45am

Make Your Government More Transparent Scalably. One of the great promises of today's tech class is an #opengov movement. Learn about the detailed pathway these leaders have taken to develop transparent workflows in some of the most challenging urban governments.
- Matt Bailey, Code for DC
- Story Bellows, Philadelphia New Urban Mechanics
-Robyn Caplan, GovLab, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering
- Alisha Green, Sunlight Foundation
- Mark Headd, formerly with the City of Philadelphia
- Michael Lawrence Evans, Boston New Urban Mechanics
11am-12:30pm

Panel Discussion: Build a Business Community that Cares. Amid a national entrepreneurship fervor, local communities are building networks of early-stage businesses that have a mind for improving their local communities. Hear leaders discuss why and how to take part.
- Rodney Foxworth, #SocEnt Breakfast
- Jon Gosier, Metalayer
-Chris Heivly, Startup Factory
- Lily Liu, PublicStuff
- Zoe Selzer, Philadelphia University
- Moderated By: Zack Seward, Technical.ly
12:30-1:45pm

Lunch! Grab some grub and meet someone new.
1:45-3:15pm

Engage Diverse Communities. What is sometimes lost in the development of local tech markets is the need to find an opportunity to include underserved communities. Hear specific case studies on initiatives that have brought new residents into these advanced conversations.
- Anthony Schloss, Digital Stewards
- Michelle Lee, Textizen
- Chris Alfano, Jarvus
- Rich Sedmak, StartupCorps
- Youngjin Yoo, Temple University Urban Apps & Map
3:15pm

Short Break!
3:30-4:45pm

Inspire the Creative Class for Retention. If one of the great economic development priorities of the moment is the attraction of Millennial generation young leaders, the digital arts are opportunities. Hear bold examples of how creative class exploration has impacted meaningful place-making.
- Richard Best, Section 1 Baltimore
- Dana Karwas , NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering
- Karen Schoellkopf, TechLadyMafia and NYC Visual Artist
- Dr. Frank Lee, Drexel University
- Lauren Skowronski, Sustainable New Jersey
4:45-5pm

Closing Remarks & Thanks for Coming!
5-7pm

After Party
Pay as you go at National Mechanics, 22 S 3rd Street

Schedule | Thursday 10/23

12:30pm

Registration, Lunch and Networking
1:30pm

Official Welcome & Keynote Address
Forbes Editor Randall Lane
1:40pm

Forbes Editor, Randall Lane, on civic innovation around the country. Interviewed by Christopher Wink
2:15pm

Panel discussion on public and private partnerships in the future. Moderated by Zack Seward
3:00pm

Quick Break. Move around a bit, touch your toes, etc
3:30pm

Master Classes: In these 90-minute workshops, learn how to execute. Attend the Master Class that most closely matches your level as a civic innovator.
[Beginner] | What is and how do I start a tech community?
[Intermediate] | How do we connect and accelerate our civic innovation?
[Advanced] | What is the future of technology communities?
5:00pm

Master Classes conclude. All are invited to an offsite happy hour at TBA. Conference attendees receive two free drink tickets
7:00pm

Happy hour concludes! "Unsanctioned" after party at TBA

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Speakers

Randall Lane
Editor,
Forbes Magazine
Mark Headd
Former Chief Data Officer, City of Philadelphia
Lily Liu
Co-Founder,
PublicStuff
Chris Alfano
Founder,
Jarvus
Matt Bailey
Technology Portfolio Manager, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Code for DC
Story Bellows
Director,
Philadelphia New Urban Mechanics
Richard Best
Founder and Executive Director, Section 1 Baltimore
Andrew Buss
Director of Innovation Management,
City of Philadelphia
Luke Butler
Chief of Staff to the Deputy Mayor of Economic Development,
City of Philadelphia
Robyn Caplan
Research Fellow,
GovLab, NYU PolyNYU Polytechnic School of Engineering
Deborah Diamond
President, Campus Philly
Michael Lawrence Evans
Devloper & Designer,
Boston New Urban Mechanics
Rodney Foxworth
Co-Founder and Co-Organizer, #SocEnt Breakfast
Shea Frederick
Software Engineer,
Under Armour
Jeff Friedman
Cofounder,
OpenAccess Philly
Jon Gosier
Founder and CEO, Metalayer
John Grady
President,
PIDC
Alisha Green
Policy Associate,
Sunlight Foundation
Simon Hauger
Cofounder,
Workshop School
Chris Heivly
Managing Director,
Startup Factory
Dana Karwas
Lecturer,
NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering
Frank Lee
Associate Professor of Digital Media,
Drexel University
Michelle Lee
Co-Founder and CEO, Textizen
Bret Perkins
Vice President, External and Government Affairs
Comcast
Tucker Reed
President,
Downtown Brooklyn Partnership
Juliana Reyes
Lead Reporter,
Technical.ly
Anthony Schloss
Director of Media Programs,
Re d Hook Initiative, Digital Stewards
Karen Schoellkopf
Head of Community,
Justworks, TechLadyMafia
Rich Sedmak
Co-Founder,
Startup Corps
Zoe Selzer
Founder Entrepreneurship Center Director, Philadelphia University
Zack Seward
Editor-In-Chief,
Technical.ly
Lauren Skowronski
Program Director for Community Engagement,
Sustainable New Jersey
Jess Solomon
Director,
Praxis Makes DC
Alex Torpey
Village President,
South Orange, N.J.
Corinne Warnshuis
Executive Director,
Girl Develop It
Bevan Weissman
Co-Founder,
New American Public Art
Christopher Wink
Co-Founder,
Technical.ly
Paul Wright
Director, Local Media Development
Comcast
Youngjin Yoo
Founder
Temple University Urban Apps & Maps Studio

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Become a leader of civic innovation. We'll show you how.

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