This event is hosted by 17 Asset Management and SOCAP Global

As noted by The Economist, “Philadelphia is the most important city in America” with unique opportunities to unlock the underutilized potential of experienced change agents who are producing phenomenal results. This forum is about capital mobilization, there are many initiatives underway in Philadelphia focused on improvement and they all point to the need and opportunity for investment into the neighborhoods of Philadelphia.

The Philly Forward Forum will showcase innovative, impactful, sustainable investable initiatives and projects that are closing the wealth gap, building on our assets, and led by Philadelphia's vanguard in real estate, human development, and impact investing. This event will feature expert speakers on racial equality investment, dynamic neighborhood investment projects, City of Philadelphia initiatives, ESG and SDG aligned investment structures, and more.

This event is focused on Entrepreneurs, neighborhood heroes , Institutions, Foundations and Private Investors that recognize Philadelphia is well positioned for growth and seek investments that achieve financial objectives while simultaneously reducing the racial wealth gap in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia.