Had a great time hosting the @amplifyphilly Keystone House at SXSW and moderating a conversation on how Philadelphia supports businesses from startup to scale — and why 2026 represents a transformational moment for our city.
From neighborhood entrepreneurs to global investment, Philly is building real pathways for growth. With major international events on the horizon, the opportunity to strengthen our business ecosystem, nightlife, and cultural economy has never been greater.
Proud to help share that story on a global stage. @phlcommerce
#SXSW #Philadelphia #EconomicDevelopment #NighttimeEconomy #CreativeEconomy Philly2026
Our ability to spotlight the Keystone State as a powerhouse of ideas and impact would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
A big thank you to our anchor sponsors:
⚡ Pennsylvania Creative Industries
⚡ The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
⚡ Visit PA
⚡ Philadelphia Department of Commerce
And all of our supporters who are enabling us to bring the Keystone House to life:
⚡ 1Philadelphia
⚡ Campus Philly
⚡ Comcast
⚡ Drexel University
⚡ Morgan Stanley
Tomorrow is the day! See you on Rainey Street?
📍 Keystone House
➡️ 75 1/2 Rainey Street
⏱️ 11am-1pm
📅 March 14
Panels by day. Party by night.
The PA House Party brings DJs and live performers to the Keystone State House for a night celebrating Pennsylvania’s creative energy at SXSW.
Come for the conversations.
Stay for the music.
🎧 DJ Amh
🎧 Anna Shoemaker
🎧 Joshua Mitchell
🎧 Ryan Gilfillian
🗓️ Saturday, March 14 | 7 PM
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📣 Calling all PA alumni! 📣
Join Campus Philly at the Keystone House for a high-energy Alumni Happy Hour celebrating the talent coming out of Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities.
Expect fast connections, strong school pride, and a room full of alumni helping shape innovation, culture, and leadership around the world.
If you’re in Austin, come raise a glass with fellow grads from across the Commonwealth.
🗓️ 5PM | Saturday, March 14
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Sponsored by Drexel University.
Startup ecosystems used to be defined by geography.
Innovation districts.
Coworking hubs.
Accelerators built around proximity and serendipity.
But today’s founders operate inside networks that span the globe.
Join us at the Keystone House for a discussion on what it takes to build resilient startup infrastructure in a distributed innovation economy.
🎤 Nina Archie, The Innovator-Connector
🎤 Jeffery Beckham Jr, REACH Pathways
🎤 Jane K Joseph, Innovation Works
🎤 Danae Mobley, 1Philadelphia
🗓️ 4PM | Saturday, March 14
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Back at SXSW and proud to be hosting Keystone House again this year!
Philadelphia is showing up in a major way — sharing how we’re supporting businesses from startup to scale and how the road to 2026 is reshaping our economy, culture, and global impact.
Grateful to be in conversation with incredible leaders and to keep putting Philly’s nighttime economy and creative energy on the map.
If you’re in Austin, pull up and tap in. The work is real and the momentum is building.
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From founding fathers to future-focused innovators, Greater Philadelphia has always been powered by people.
But how do you turn that people power into measurable economic impact?
This session, sponsored by The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, brings together leaders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to explore how regions can unlock talent as an economic engine — creating pathways for individuals at every level by activating talent, strengthening mobility, and fueling inclusive growth at scale.
🎤 Jennifer Johnson Kebea, EdD, Campus Philly
🎤 Nicole Pumphrey, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
🎤 Kristen Fitch, University City Science Center
🎤 Ileana Fortuño, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
🗓️ 3pm | Saturday, March 14
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Your next big career move is waiting for you at @sxsw .
Connect with us at the Keystone House on Saturday, March 14th. SXSW brings together global leaders from the tech, creative, and business sectors, making it among the most influential platforms for shaping the future of ideas and innovation. And you know we'll be there!
If you’re traveling to Austin for SXSW, let us know in the comments.
#SXSW2026 #AmplifyPhilly #PHLInnovation #GreaterPhiladelphia #KeystoneStateHouse @amplifyphilly@chamberphl
What makes a live experience unforgettable?
Music, storytelling, technology, design, logistics — and the creative teams who bring it all together. Join the leaders shaping some of today’s biggest cultural moments as we explore how the live experience economy is evolving.
🎤 Nikisha Bailey, Drexel University
🎤 Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest
🎤 Ramon Jones, The Recording Academy Philadelphia Chapter
🎤 Karl Blischke, Pennsylvania Creative Industries
🗓️ Saturday, March 14
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Is AI replacing jobs… or redefining them?
As intelligence becomes embedded in software and robotics, the role of humans is shifting from operating tools to directing systems, requiring judgment, creativity, and social reasoning that machines can’t replicate.
Join us at SXSW at the Keystone House for a conversation on the emerging human-machine workforce and the new opportunities taking shape across education, creative industries, and public experiences.
🎤 Derek Ham, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon Entertainment Technology Center
🎤 James Chester, WVN
🎤 MK Haley, The University of Texas at Austin
🎤 Pennsylvania Creative Industries
🗓️ Saturday, March 14
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Philadelphia has long been a city of builders— and today that spirit is backed by a full-service ecosystem designed to help companies start, grow, and scale.
At the Keystone house this Saturday, we’ll explore how Philadelphia’s coordinated public-private strategy is supporting businesses of all sizes and stages through technical assistance, capital access, and a collaborative network of partners working to accelerate growth.
Join the conversation with:
🎤 Raheem Manning, Philadelphia Department of Commerce
🎤 Rue Landau, City of Philadelphia
🎤 Tiffanie Stanard, Stimulus, Inc.
🗓️ Saturday, March 14
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We're heading to Texas!🤠⭐
Discover your next big move at the Keystone House at @sxsw on Saturday, March 14th. These conferences and festivals bring together global leaders from the tech, creative industries, and business sectors, making them among the most influential platforms for shaping the future of ideas and innovation. And you know we'll be there!
If you’re traveling to Austin for SXSW, let us know in the comments — we’d love to connect.
#SXSW2026 #AmplifyPhilly #PHLInnovation #GreaterPhiladelphia #KeystoneStateHouse @amplifyphilly@chamberphl
