Event Summary

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019, AT 12:00PM
Tickets can be purchased on site at the event.

Join the Philadelphia Inquirer for a celebratory luncheon honoring Philadelphia's financial elite. In addition to being publicly recognized at the awards program, winners will be profiled in expanded coverage of the Sunday Business section on Sunday, February 24.

The program will feature a thought-provoking panel discussion led by Erin Arvedlund, Financial Columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer, highlighting FinTech (Financial Technology), an emerging industry that uses innovative technology that improves traditional activities in finance and delivery of finance. 

When: Thursday, February 28, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Where: Crystal Tea Room,  100 E Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Individual ticket: $95, includes beer/wine bar and sit-down lunch

Keynote by Patrick T. Harker, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Patrick T. Harker took office on July 1, 2015, as the 11th president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. In this role, Harker participates on the Federal Open Market Committee, which formulates  the nation's monetary policy. Harker has a Ph.D. in civil and urban engineering, an M.A. in economics, and an M.S.E. and B.S.E. in civil engineering, all from the University of Pennsylvania.

What to Expect: Subject to change.

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Registration, networking & beer/wine bar
11:45 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. - Welcome remarks by Michael Zimbalist, Chief Innovation Officer, Philadelphia Inquirer and served lunch
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Keynote by Patrick T. Harker, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
12:20 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - FinTech Panel Discussion led by Erin Arvedlund,Financial Columnist, The Philadelphia Inquirer
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Awards Program

Panelists:
Erin Arvedlund, Financial Columnist, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Julapa Jagtiani, Senior Special Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Jessica Liberi, Head of Product, eMoney Advisor
Frank Coates, Founder and CEO, Wheelhouse Analytics

Premium Seating

Executive Table: $5,500

• Half-page, black & white advertisement alongside winner profiles in Sunday Inquirer (color upgrade available)
• Reserved table of 10 guests in premium location
• Company logo on event signage, power point presentation and "After-event" advertisement 

Corporate Table: $3,500 

• Quarter-page, black & white advertisement alongside winner profiles in Sunday Inquirer (color upgrade available)
• Reserved half table for 5 guests in premium location
• Company name on event signage, power point presentation and "After-event" advertisement

Supporter Seating: $2,500 

• Eighth-page, black & white advertisement alongside winner profiles in Sunday Inquirer (color upgrade available)
• Reserved seating for 3 guests 
• Company name on event signage, power point presentation and "After-event" advertisement

Event questions and Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Ron Maver at rmaver@philly.com