EVENT agenda

Innovation Weekend starts with the right connections.

Join the NBA Foundation, Braze, and 1Philadelphia as we kick off Innovation Weekend 2026 with an evening of connection for founders, operators, and ecosystem leaders building in the Philadelphia region.

Meet fellow builders, reconnect with partners, and make new connections ahead of the weekend’s programming. The evening will include a fireside chat led by Genisha Metcalf (Head of Partnerships, NBA Foundation) followed by networking and conversation.

Please note that approval is required for attendance.

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Reception

07:00 PM – 09:30 PM

Networking

Meet the people building, supporting, and shaping Philadelphia’s innovation ecosystem. Make new connections and reconnect with the community before the weekend gets underway.

08:00 PM – 08:30 PM

Fireside Chat

Hear from Genisha Metcalf of the NBA Foundation in a candid conversation about partnership, opportunity, and creating pathways for growth.

Genisha Metcalf

Head of Partnerships, NBA Foundation

Kenny Duncan

Founders Lounge

Innovation Weekend starts with the right connections.