Question 1

What is the venue?

Accepted Answer

The May 2026 Builders Conference is being held at CYTO, a bright and colorful sciences-focused venue inside Cira Centre, an iconic 29-story innovation campus adjacent to Philadelphia's historic 30th Street Station. Friday night the building will become our video game screen (seriously).

Question 2

Who is the Builders Conference for?

Accepted Answer

Builders is for entrepreneur-led economic development organizers, ecosystem builders, place-based marketers, high-growth founders and others working to strengthen local innovation economies. If part of your job is helping a place, program or entrepreneurial community become more visible, join us.

Question 3

Why is Builders worth traveling for?

Accepted Answer

300+ ecosystem builders, place-based marketers and entrepreneurs will attend Builders in Philadelphia May 6-8. It's the country's only dedicated conference for those amplifying and communicating  entrepreneurial ecosystems and tech, science and innovation economies.

Question 4

What does a ticket get me?

Accepted Answer

A Builders ticket is not only professional development and networking for the attendee, but also support for its local journalism and ecosystem storytelling work.

Question 5

Is there a hotel block?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For your convenience, we've booked a group of rooms at The Study in University City, a 10-15 minute walk from our venue. The rate is $269 per night. In case you would like to stay, here is the link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/99716?groupID=5176139

Question 6

Can I sponsor the conference?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Reach out to sales@technical.ly for information on how to support the conference and engage our attendees.

Question 7

Is there parking onsite?

Accepted Answer

Please note that parking is available onsite at CYTO! If Driving: Garage on site, which offers self-paid parking with a discount available. Enter the garage at 2929 Arch St - the Cira Center Garage. Take stairs/elevators to 3rd Floor Bridge ( BR3); you'll see the check-in desk on your right.

Question 8

How do I get to the venue on public transportation?

Accepted Answer

If taking public transport: CYTO PHL, which is located at the Cira Center, is steps from 30th Street Station.

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