April 22, 2025 I Comcast Technology Center
DON'T MISS THE 2025 PHORUM TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Dive into the cutting edge of enterprise technology at Phorum 2025. Join us for a day of visionary insights and actionable strategies that will define the next era of business innovation. Plus, don’t miss pitches from emerging technology companies as a part of the annual Demo Pit competition (where the winner will receive automatic entry into this year’s Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference).
This year’s conference, themed “The Enterprise Evolution: AI, Efficiency, and Workforce 4.0,” focuses on the transformative power of emerging technologies within the enterprise sector. Expert speakers will dive into how artificial intelligence, enhanced efficiency, and the next evolution of the workforce are reshaping industries.
By dedicating a full day to this conference, you’re not just staying current; you’re gaining a competitive edge. Learn from top enterprise leaders how to leverage AI to dramatically enhance productivity and drive strategic innovation, positioning yourself and your organization at the forefront of industry transformation.
NAVIGATION
Join the forefront of business technology and network with the trailblazers of industry at Phorum 2025
2025 Session highlights
From the Embodied AI Revolution to Digital Transformation Mastery, our sessions are packed with critical knowledge tailored for today’s tech leaders.
Topics include:
- Workforce Evolution
- Organizational Metamorphosis
- Visionary Founders’ Perspectives
- Investment Intelligence
- The Embodied AI Revolution
- Digital Transformation Mastery
Playlist of the 2024 conference
SPEAKERS
Dean Miller
President & CEO
Dr. Vanessa Chan
Vice Dean Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of PennsylvaniaAccomplished entrepreneur, angel investor, speaker, and educator renowned for her expertise in commercializing technologies.
Ed Macosky
Chief Product & Technology Officer, Boomi
Michael Bachman
Head of Innovation Research, BoomiI bridge emerging technology with practical solutions for industry and society.
Peter Coffee
VP for Strategic Research, SalesforcePeter Coffee, VP for Strategic Research at Salesforce, collaborates with customers on innovation practices and information governance.
With more speakers to be announced!
The digital phorum podcast
Step into the future of innovation with The Digital Phorum, a limited-run podcast brought to you by the Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT). See a playlist of the released episodes above and listen (and subscribe!) on all major platforms (Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music) and join the conversation at this year’s Phorum conference!
2025 Agenda
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration, breakfast, sponsor exhibits, networking
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Demo Pit Pitches
Sponsored by: Boomi & Osage Venture Partners
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Conference Kick-off with Dean Miller, CEO, PACT & Emerging Technology Trends
We try to make every Phorum an over-the-horizon detector of imminent innovations. What’s next? After opening remarks from PACT President & CEO Dean Miller, Conference chair Michael Bachman (Boomi) and Phorum regular Peter Coffee (Salesforce) share and compare their views on what’s next in tech.
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Panel, Speaker, and Breakout Session options
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Service
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Keynote Speaker
2:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Panel, Speaker, and Breakout Session options
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Wrap Up & Demo Pit Best in Show
Sponsored by: Boomi & Osage Venture Partners
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Networking Reception
Sponsored by: Fox Rothschild
Mingle with fellow Phorum attendees, panel speakers, and event sponsors during this open-bar reception to close the day.
Demo Pit
The Phorum Demo Pit features the region’s hottest early-stage companies that are providing cutting-edge innovation. Demo Pit was created to allow startups to connect with C-level enterprise decision-makers attending Phorum. In addition to showcasing their technology in the Pit, each Demo Pit participant will present their company to a panel of judges and the Phorum audience. One will be names “Best in Show” and will receive the 13th annual Best in Show Award. Since our inaugural event, past participants have gone on to raise more than $350M in capital, with three of the ten successfully completing exits to strategic acquirers.
Applications are OPEN! Submit your application by March 20, 2025.
Past Winners
- 2024 — Knit
- 2023 — Red Vector
- 2022 — Nerdwise
- 2021 — Sweft
- 2020 — boodleAI
- 2019 — Crossbeam
- 2018 — Slyce
- 2017 — 51 Maps
- 2016 — RedOwl
- 2015 — Tesorio
- 2014 — SocialLadder
- 2013 — PeopleLinx
- 2012 — Cloudamize
Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Additional Sponsors
2025 ADVISORY BOARD
Michael Bachman
Boomi
Allen Born
Fairmount Partners
Allison Carey
SEI
Ravi Chawla
Independence Blue Cross
Peter Coffee
Salesforce
Sean Dowling
Osage Venture Partners
Nate Gach
Independence Blue Cross
Kevin Jurrens
Broadpath, Inc.
Terrence Kerwin
Fox Rothschild LLP
Vijay Kumar
University of Pennsylvania
Joseph Mohr
Comcast Business Services
Lou Parisi
Comcast Business Services
Scott Snyder
Eversana
