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The event is focused on the status of insolvency in the US and UK. Covid has greatly impacted certain industries and insolvency has been a topic of focus since the beginning of the pandemic. However, actual insolvency issues have developed quite differently than expected in many markets. This panel will be a combined group of US and UK insolvency practitioners sharing experiences and expectations for the near future. A video link will be emailed to registered guests 24 hours before the event.

Although the Philadelphia region is a leading hub for the impact investing movement nationally, it can be challenging to identify and evaluate local impact investment opportunities for those who want to drive outcomes in their own backyard. That's especially true for those who are still finding their way in aligning their financial assets with their values. Please join us for a discussion with investors that have experience using “local” as an impact investment lens. Our panelists will also share details about a locally-focused impact investment fund that is currently in development and share their selection and due diligence methodology.

For entrepreneurs interested in growing their business to the next level: learn about what Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania does for technology-focused startups and companies in the Greater Philadelphia region, and the capital, counsel, and connections you can gain through Ben Franklin’s investments.

Preservation for Planners is a one-day workshop designed for county, municipal, and consulting planners who want to gain a better understanding of core historic preservation players, programs, and concepts and explore ways to incorporate these ideas into their work in Pennsylvania's older communities.

$40 - includes lunch

This program is approved for 5 AICP CM credits. This workshop also satisfies Certified Local Government (CLG) annual training requirements.

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Join us for an evening with Philadelphia’s most globally-minded leaders.

International Cocktails & Cuisine - Live Music - Wine Pull - Prize Drawings

The Citizen Diplomat of the Year Award will be presented to Stephan A. Grupp, MD, PhD, a pediatric oncologist with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. We will recognize Dr.Grupp for raising Philadelphia’s international profile through his innovative advancements in medicine and his commitment to ensuring that people all around the world  have access to this treatment.