Have a great idea about What's Next for Philly?
Share it with the DesignPhiladelphia festival audience!
We are looking for presenters from various creative backgrounds to take on one burning question - “What’s next for Philly?” in 20 slides, 20 seconds each. No more. No less.​​

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IMPORTANT DATES

This is a fast-paced event where timing is essential. Please note the firm deadlines for submissions:
 
August 31st                      Submit Statement of Intent

• Name, Title, Organization, Industry 

• Your take on “What’s next for Philly?”  200 words 

• Five (5) Sample Slides* to fastforwardphilly@gmail.com   

 
September 7th               Selected speakers notified

• Slide formatting instructions will be distributed

• If selected, we’ll need a short personal bio and headshot for event publicity 

 
September 30th             Submit all 20 Slides

• Slides Submission Requirements: email JPGs or Microsoft Power Point slides (Mac/Windows acceptable) to fastforwardphilly@gmail.com. File must be no larger than 25 megabytes (MB).

 
October 6th | 6pm          Fast Forward Event 
 
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Need More Info?
Email fastforwardphilly@gmail.com and view past presentations HERE.

 
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