Before you head into Marian Anderson Hall for the day’s TED Talks, fuel up and explore everything happening around the campus. Stop by Tier 1 for a morning pick-me-up from local favorites Blkberry Juice Bar and Paffuto. There are also tubs of canned La Colombe coffee available throughout the venue. Then swing by the Pew Spotlight Stage on the Plaza level for the Newcomer Session to get the full FYI on TED Democracy Philadelphia. Stick around for a live Rock the Vote panel discussion beginning at 10 a.m.
There’s plenty more to discover throughout the morning: Browse the Founding Futures Bookstore powered by Uncle Bobbie’s (opening at 10 a.m.), experience Xavier Cortada’s Declaration of Interdependence live art installation, explore the Revolutionaries art exhibit on Tier 1, regroup in the Recharge Zone or dive into discussion in The Civic Square on Tier 2.
Let’s get the day started: Grab a coffee, meet a neighbor and keep the conversation going.
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT Plaza300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
