DECEMBER 11–13, 2026

Come to Philadelphia. Be Part of the Weekend.

Three days to commemorate, connect, exchange ideas and experience Philadelphia together.

ARRIVE • CELEBRATE • CONNECT • EXPERIENCE • BUILD

Which Pass Is Right for You?

$50 Commemoration Pass — A flexible choice for families with younger children, travel companions, social participants, and guests who prefer the celebration, group photo, city experiences, and social activities without attending the full conference.

$150 Full Weekend Pass — For adults, teens, young adults, families, and travel companions who want the fuller experience, with a variety of conversation topics, Future Builders sessions, and selected museum experiences exploring American history, the Constitution, and the nation’s founding. Participants can choose from available experiences that interest them.

FRIDAY • DEC 11

6–9 PM

ARRIVE & WELCOME

Welcome reception, family/social activities, informal connections.

SATURDAY • DEC 12

9 AM–9 PM

CELEBRATE & EXPERIENCE

Opening → Featured Voices → Stakeholder Conversations → Future Builders → Commemoration → Group Photo → Museums → Chinatown.

SUNDAY • DEC 13

9 AM–2 PM

BRING IT TOGETHER

Reconnect → Future Builders → Charter Signing → Closing → optional lunch/connections.

Friday: Arrive. Settle In. Start Connecting.

The weekend begins Friday evening. Check in, register and start meeting participants arriving from different communities and parts of the country.

No rush. No packed agenda. Just an easy beginning to the weekend.

Saturday: More Than a Conference

Listen. Participate. Explore. Commemorate. Connect.

OPEN TOGETHER

Start the day together with welcome, featured voices, stories and culture as we commemorate America’s 250th.

STAKEHOLDER MINDSET

From observer to participant. Explore how we can participate with greater understanding, confidence and responsibility in the places where we already belong.

FUTURE BUILDERS

The larger gathering becomes smaller conversations. Meet across generations, cultures, professions and experiences. Bring your perspective—and discover someone else’s.

Commemoration

Mark the moment together. Gather near Independence Hall for our America250 commemorative group photo and become part of the record of this weekend.

Explore Philadelphia

Take the conversation beyond the conference room. Explore museums, historic places and the stories that shaped America.

CONNECT AFTER HOURS

The conversation doesn’t have to end. Experience Chinatown, share a self-paid dinner and spend informal time with new and old friends.

REGISTER for the weekend

Sunday: Bring It Together. Build What Comes Next.

Sunday brings the conference back together to reflect on what we heard, exchange useful ideas and close the weekend with the Future Builders Charter Signing.

RECONNECT

Continue the conversation.
Return to the small-group conversations, people and ideas that deserve more time.

FUTURE BUILDERS CHARTER

From conversation to commitment.
Come together for the presentation and signing of the Future Builders Charter—a record of the principles and commitments developed through the gathering.

CLOSING & NEXT STEPS

Take something home with you.
Share final perspectives, recognize contributors and identify ways to stay connected beyond Philadelphia.

Join the Social & Commemoration Experience

Be part of the weekend without attending the full conference.

The $50 Commemoration Pass is designed for those who want to meet people, celebrate, explore Philadelphia, join the commemorative group photo, and enjoy selected shared and social experiences without attending the conference sessions.

It’s a flexible way to participate, connect, and be part of the gathering.