EmpathyTech 2025

EmpathyTech Philadelphia is where technology and empathy meet tocreate innovation that truly serves people of all abilities and all ages. This year’s theme, Inclusion — Every Step of the Way, reflects our dedication to ensuring that every advance in technology is empathy-driven, inclusive, and built to support people at every stage of life. The 2025 event will take place at the prestigious Lincoln Financial Field, with a day full of speakers, vendor tables, and networking. Building on the success of past EmpathyTech events in Oslo and Philadelphia, this conference brings together leaders and changemakers who share a vision for technology that empowers, connects, and fits our philosophy of:

🫶 Promoting inclusion: ensuring innovation is designed to serve everyone, without leaving anyone behind

💜 Access for all: ensuring technology and innovation serve everyone, regardless of ability or socio-economic situation

🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Driving collaboration: connecting voices across sectors, borders, and industries to colve shared challenges.

🚀 Inspiring action: encouraging organizations, investors, and communities to adopt solutions that improve quality of life

EmpathyTech Philadelphia brings together a diverse community of changemakers. You’ll feel right at home if you are:

• Healthcare & Education Leaders – Innovators, administrators, and decision-makers seeking to improve outcomes for patients, students, and caregivers.
• Entrepreneurs & Innovators – Founders and technologists building solutions that put people first.
• Researchers & Academics – Researchers and academics bringing evidence to action.
• Policy Makers & Advocates – Leaders shaping the future of healthcare, education, and disability rights.
• Investors & Philanthropists – People eager to back empathy-driven innovation and create measurable change.
• Caregivers & Family Members – Parents, siblings, and professional caregivers who want better tools and support for their loved ones.

🚀 We’re Turning Ideas Into Action

This year, EmpathyTech Philadelphia introduces Impact Lab, a space where bold ideas are shared and partners come together to make them real. Finalists will present live and compete for $5,000 to move their projects forward.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.empathytech.org/impact-lab

Your attendance is possible thanks to Pletly and ASUA, who are covering ticket costs. Join us with a Free Ticket, or choose an Empathy Ticket to support our mission and get early registration and priority access.

Stay tuned as we reveal more speakers leading up to the event!

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor or manking a donation to support empathy-driven, inclusive, and innovative technology solutions? Please head over to our GiveButter Event page for more details!

https://givebutter.com/empathytech2025