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We’re so happy you’re joining us for TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures.
During this history-making day-long event, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts hosts some of the world’s brightest thinkers — inspiring speakers who will challenge your perspective, spark your imagination and inspire you to take action.
As America turns 250, this event is designed to do more than look back. It will help move us forward.
Three sessions of illuminating TED Talks on the stage inside Marian Anderson Hall are just the beginning. With can’t-miss experiences waiting on every single level of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, you’ll find plenty to see and do around every corner.
See below for the full event schedule, and click into each section for more details. Note: You’ll need to create a Sched account to sign up for certain limited-capacity components like the Discovery Sessions and discussions on the Pew Spotlight Stage, and to create a custom event schedule.
Sign up to save your seat, and be sure to share a link to this page with everyone attending with you so they can plan their day.
View the TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures schedule & directory.
It’s Philly’s biggest year yet!
Make the most of it by booking the Visit Philly Overnight Package, which comes with free hotel parking and complimentary tickets to some of the most popular attractions in each of Greater Philadelphia’s five counties including Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute, the Mercer Museum in Bucks County, Longwood Gardens in Chester County, the Brandywine Museum of Art in Delaware County and Elmwood Park Zoo in Montgomery County.
Philly is celebrating America's 250th birthday with the country’s biggest yearlong party ...
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