4th Annual World Class Summit

Posted by Pennsylvania Economy League on July 7, 2014

Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 5:30-8:00 pm Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Join the Economy League and its partners for the fourth annual World Class Summit. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network with a diverse group of business and civic leaders helping to shape the future of our region!

Unveiling the World Class Index
The Economy League will introduce the inaugural World Class Index — a dynamic tool to help Greater Philadelphia’s business and civic leaders track progress around our shared agenda for regional growth and opportunity. We will also highlight six organizations and collaboratives that are working to move these numbers in the right direction.

  • Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
  • Philadelphia Water Department
  • Pre-K for PA
  • Talent Greater Philly
  • University City Science Center
  • World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia

Keynote by IBM Smarter Cities Chief

Head of IBM’s Global Smarter Cities Business Michael Dixon will deliver keynote remarks on the importance of leveraging data-driven investments for policy innovation and metropolitan development. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter will introduce Mr. Dixon.

http://worldclassgreaterphila.org/events/2014-world-class-summit


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