Philly Tech Council was founded by Keith McMenamin--Vice President of Information Technology at Visit Philadelphia. With over two decades of experience modernizing systems, advancing cybersecurity, and leading AI initiatives, he has built a reputation as a strategic, forward-thinking technology leader.
Keith is a sought-after keynote speaker and a skilled panel moderator known for engaging audiences and making complex topics accessible. Through the Philly Tech Council, he brings together professionals across all areas of technology—uniting executives, practitioners, founders, and rising talent through workshops, conferences, leadership outings, and community events.
He also volunteers his time at local schools, career days, and community programs to inspire the next generation. His mission is to elevate technology professionals as business leaders and strengthen Philadelphia’s position as a premier hub for innovation.
INTRODUCING PHILLY TECH COUNCIL
Philadelphia has always been a city of builders.
Builders of companies.
Builders of systems.
Builders of ideas that quietly power the world.
Yet for all the talent, innovation, and leadership here, something has been missing: a connective force that brings people together across roles, disciplines, and industries—beyond conferences, beyond sales funnels, beyond surface-level networking.
Philly Tech Council was created to meet that moment.
This is a community designed for people who take their work seriously and value real connection just as much. Senior leaders, founders, operators, technologists, and emerging talent come together here through experiences that feel intentional, human, and genuinely worth your time.
We believe the strongest professional ecosystems are built through shared experiences—conversations that happen offstage, trust that forms outside formal meetings, and momentum that carries forward long after an event ends.
Philly Tech Council is a platform for connection, growth, and leadership across the region’s technology and innovation landscape.
OUR PROGRAMS SPAN
- -Executive-level experiences designed for relationship-building at the highest level
- Skill-focused workshops and conversations that sharpen perspective and expand capability
- Career-advancing gatherings that open doors through proximity, insight, and shared curiosity
- Open community events that welcome people at different stages into the same room
Every experience is curated with care—from the setting, to the people in the room, to the way conversations unfold. The goal is simple: create environments where meaningful connections happen naturally and ideas move forward with ease.
WHY PHILLY, WHY NOW
Philadelphia sits at the intersection of legacy industries and emerging technologies. Healthcare, cybersecurity, AI, finance, education, and entrepreneurship all converge here, powered by people who think deeply and build responsibly.
Philly Tech Council exists to amplify that strength—bringing leaders together across silos and creating space for collaboration that feels expansive rather than transactional.
This city deserves a tech community that reflects its intelligence, ambition, and integrity.
This community is for people who:
- Value substance over hype
- Care about how things are built, not just how they scale
- Believe leadership grows through conversation, exposure, and shared experience
- Want to stay close to innovation without losing perspective
Whether you are leading teams, building companies, advancing your career, or exploring what comes next, Philly Tech Council offers a place to engage, contribute, and belong.
This is only the beginning.
In the months ahead, Philly Tech Council will continue to expand its programming, deepen partnerships, and create new entry points for connection across the region and beyond. Our focus remains clear: thoughtful experiences, strong relationships, and a community that evolves alongside the people who shape it.
If you believe in building something meaningful together—welcome.
We’re glad you’re here.
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