Call for Presenters

Now Open!
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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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.


Where Glen Gery Brickworks Studio 1319 Walnut St

When Thursday October 12, 2023 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm


Important Dates - This is a fast-paced event where timing is essential. Please note the firm deadlines for submissions:


September 1st | 5pm - Submit Statement of Intent

  • Name, Title, Organization, Industry 


September 5th - Selected speakers notified

  • Slide formatting instructions will be distributed

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


September 29th | 5pm - 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 12 | 6pm - Fast Forward Event 


Need More Info?

Email fastforwardphilly@gmail.com and view past presentations at fastforwardphilly.blogspot.com



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