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Your source for planning your next event in Philadelphia

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Choose from over 150 Venues!

Looking for an unexpected venue to wow your attendees? Our specialized search tool is here to help.

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Pennsylvania Convention Center

Located in the heart of Center City and steps from Philadelphia’s top attractions, the Pennsylvania Convention Center checks all the boxes for your next event.

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Business Divisions

Enhance your next meeting by leveraging the expertise of our business development divisions.

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PHL Diversity

One of the first in the country, PHL Diversity has been connecting meeting and convention planners with the region’s diverse business community to ensure memorable events.

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PHL Life Sciences

Planning a life sciences-related meeting? PHL Life Sciences serves as your ultimate connection to the city’s foremost researchers, practitioners, corporate partners and more. 

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PHL Sports

PHL Sports seeks to attract major national and international sporting events and conventions to the Philadelphia area.

Testimonials

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PCMA Convening Leaders 2026

In January 2026, the PHLCVB hosted more than 4,200 convention management professionals at PCMA Convening Leaders at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

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American Bus Association

In February 2025, the American Bus Association hosted 2,800 travel and transportation professionals in Philadelphia for its annual ABA Marketplace.

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Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

The following case study details the comprehensive planning, support, collaboration, and expertise the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau delivered to provide exceptional service that left a lasting impression.

Meet – ACEP

“The PHLCVB has been tremendous at bringing expertise of content speakers where we lack, creating really cool engagement experiences, and some incredible venues that have really wowed people.”

Bobby Heard, MBA, CAE COO, American College of Emergency Physicians

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Convention Sales

Convention Sales

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 Jason Jordan

Jason Jordan

Vice President of Sales

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 Crissy Cerullo

Crissy Cerullo

Northeast (1500+ peak)

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 Natasha Croy

Natasha Croy

Southeast (700+ peak)

Midwest (1,500+ peak)

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 Kelly DeSorte

Kelly DeSorte

Northeast (50-299 peak)

Midwest (50-299 peak)

West (50-299 peak)

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 David Dew

David Dew

Midwest (300-1499 peak)

West (300-1499 peak)

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 Brendon Fitzsimons

Brendon Fitzsimons

Convention Center Sales

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 Kevin Holland

Kevin Holland

Diversity (500+ peak)

DC/VA/MD (500-1499 peak)

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 Shane Jackson

Shane Jackson

Northeast (300-1499 peak)

Southeast (300-699 peak)

PHL Sports (300-699 peak)

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 Josie Keely

Josie Keely

Southeast (50-299 peak)

DC/VA/MD (50-499 peak)

International (50-299 peak)

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 Russell Kice

Russell Kice

Convention Center Sales

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 Anthony Nelson

Anthony Nelson

Southeast (700+ peak)

West (1500+ peak)

PHL Sports (700+ peak)

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 Lana Rendon

Lana Rendon

Convention Center Sales

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 Nancy Rosenbaum

Nancy Rosenbaum

DC/VA/MD (3000+ peak)

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 Christopher Somers

Christopher Somers

Convention Center Sales

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Meeting Planner Toolkit

From promotional materials to city guides to supplier lists, our Destination Services team is standing by to help you with all your planning needs.

Recent Developments

Discover what’s new in Philadelphia, including new hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more – all ready to host your attendees.

Sustainability

Conventions can have a major footprint on their host city. Our team can help planners integrate sustainability into their meetings and events.

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