Building With Intention: A Conversation on Community-Centered Innovation

May 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Stiteler Hall – Room 261 · 208 South 37th Street, Philadelphia, PA

What does it look like to design innovation with communities? Join us for Building With Intention: A Conversation on Community-Centered Innovation. This moderated conversation brings together Penn faculty, Philadelphia innovators, and bridge builders to examine how the choices embedded in innovation shape communities and collective well-being. This conversation is part of Philly Tech Week 2026.

Featuring:

? Dr. Desmond Patton – 31st Penn Integrates Knowledge (PIK) University Professor, Chief Innovation Officer, School of Social Policy & Practice

? Dr. Betty Chandy – Director for Technology Integration and Learning Design, Catalyst @ Penn GSE

? Miguel Willis – Innovator in Residence, Penn Carey Law School

? Ken Miles – Executive Director, Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation & Technology (PCIIT)

Presented by Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice and Penn GSE Catalyst.

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