Join a community of neighbors, public servants, technologists, and other engaged Philadelphians, for an event where who shows up decides what gets talked about.

CityCamp Philly is a participant-led unconference centered on one question: How can we make daily life better for the people of Philadelphia? Unlike a traditional conference, there will be no fixed sessions planned in advance. Instead, the people who attend will shape the conversations and activities throughout the day.

Sessions can focus on many different ideas, needs, or challenges. They might explore art, healthcare, democracy, public spaces, emergency planning, or something else. The key is that each session should focus on improving daily life for people in Philadelphia.

Examples could be:

• Ants and Parks: Educating Philly about Public Park Ecosystems
• How Can OpenDataPhilly Help SEPTA?
• Building a Multiracial, Intergenerational Community Arts Space: Challenges and Tools
• Weird Philly Pop Up Micro-Museum Ideas: A Brainstorm!

CityCamp Philly is meant to lead to collaboration and action. Sessions will not be formal presentations. They will give people a chance to share ideas, meet possible partners, work through a challenge, or begin building and testing an idea together.

The day is still being planned, but it will look something like this:

• Share ideas: People suggest an idea, question, or challenge they want to work on.
• Build the schedule: The group discusses and votes on those ideas to create the day’s sessions.
• Choose a session: People join the sessions that interest them most.
• Work together: Each group works toward an idea, collaboration, or next step.
• Vote with your feet: People can join a different session at any time.
• Open space: throughout the day there is always a room/s dedicated for unplanned conversations that anyone can use.

You do not need to be an expert or have a finished idea. You just need to be ready to listen, share, and work with others.

Read more about CityCamp.

About the host: The Philadelphia Ethical Society is a 140-year old hub for critical thinking, solidarity and arts in the city. Our core philosophy can be summarized by two core principles: "deed before creed" and "act so as to bring out the best in others, thereby bringing out the best in yourself." Every Sunday at 11 AM we meet to platform voices, ideas and organizations that often go unheard in spaces like Rittenhouse Square. CityCity Camp Philly is a full day to celebrate that diversity of voices, dive deeper into these ideas, and build relationships with the people who are trying to build a more ethical city.

General Event Information: What is included in my ticket? All tickets include access to a full day of conference sessions, lunch, snacks, and coffee. Space is limited. Please register if you are interested.

Accessibility and Accommodations We want CityCamp to be usable by everyone who wants to take part. Service animals are always welcome. The conference is delivered in English and uses technical terms.

If you have any accessibility question or request, please email us at citycamp@phillyethics.org by Friday, November 6. Requests after that date are welcome, and we will do what we can, but we cannot promise to fill them.

Code of Conduct CityCamp is committed to hosting safe and open spaces for all. By participating in this space, you are committing yourself to our Code of Conduct.

Health Policy If you're not feeling well, please stay home. We strive to create a safe environment for everyone. (Please see our refund policy for questions.)

Refund Policy Contact us to request a refund. We will try to honor all of your refund requests at citycamp@phillyethics.org. Please note that some ticketing fees are nonrefundable.