Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Whether you come from a downtown in a small town or a city-based commercial corridor, Main Street Now 2025 offers educational and network-building opportunities designed to help your team address pressing issues impacting your community.
Save the Date
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from April 7 – 9! Join peers from across the Main Street network and experts in commercial district stewardship for insightful education sessions, unique special events, immersive mobile workshops, and incredible experiences in Philly.
Attend
Be a part of the largest convening of local leaders and place professionals advancing grassroots revitalization initiatives in local communities.
Registration
Registration is expected to open in early December 2024. Registration rates range from $399 for one-day pass to $775 for the full conference, with early bird savings and special discounted pricing for students and civic leaders. Members receive a discount – find more about membership here >
Hotel
Room blocks for conference attendees will be available at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, with reservations opening in early December 2024. Check this page for details and subscribe to receive updates >
Host City
Between sessions, enjoy local shops, eateries, and attractions in downtown Philadelphia. Come early or extend your stay to explore national historic sites and cultural districts, vibrant parks, dynamic public art, incredible food, and more in Philly. Check out must-see places and experiences here >
Sessions & Events
From inspiring plenaries and immersive mobile workshops to engaging education sessions and interactive courses, the Main Street Now 2025 schedule will feature many opportunities for local leaders to strengthen networks, gain new skills, and find solutions to issues impacting their communities. Check this page for details and subscribe to receive updates >
Get Involved
Main Street Now 2025 offers many opportunities for attendees, industry experts, and supporters to engage in the Movement.
Sessions
Our call for proposals is closed. Along with our partners at Pennsylvania Downtown Center, we invited local leaders and industry experts to submit proposals on downtown and commercial district management topics guided by the Main Street Approach™ from July 17-September 6, 2024. We thank everyone who answered our call for proposals! Submitters will be notified of determinations in early December 2024.
Questions? Contact info@mainstreet.org
Sponsorship
Sponsoring the Main Street Now Conference is a highly visible, cost effective way to reach community leaders and partners as they foster new ideas and solutions for preservation-based economic development in their historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. Sponsor packages provide partners with the opportunity to demonstrate leadership through programming and promotions, connect directly with local decisionmakers, and support communities on their path to economic revitalization. Check out the sponsor prospectus here >
Questions? Contact Katie Eckstein at keckstein@mainstreet.org
Exhibition Hall
The Main Street Now Expo offers a variety of promotional opportunities for companies specializing in products, services, and resources designed to assist downtown and commercial district management professionals take their efforts to the next level. Booth registration is expected to open in early December 2024. Check out the exhibitor prospectus here >
Questions? Contact Steve Amraen at samraen@mainstreet.org
Stay in the Know
For updates, check this page and follow our Main Street Now Conference accounts on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest conference-related news delivered to your inbox.
Questions? Email info@mainstreet.org.