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Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange

October 18-21, 2024

Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange

Conference Overview 

GPLEX is an initiative of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP) to bring together a diverse community of non-profit, for-profit, and government leaders to create momentum and bring more economic opportunity to Greater Philadelphia.

Through quarterly in-region programming (GPLEX 360) and an annual out-of-region summit (the GPLEX conference: this year in San Diego, Oct 18-21) GPLEX provides a unique opportunity for participants to build connections with top leaders and develop a deeper understanding of the Philadelphia region while shaping its future. Since its inception in 2005, there have been over 1250 program alumnae.

Westin Bayview

Host Hotel

Westin Bayview

400 W Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101

Take your travel experience to a whole new level when you stay at the newly transformed Westin San Diego Bayview. Featuring 453 renovated guestrooms and over 26,000 square feet of event space, our upscale hotel boasts a prime location in the heart of downtown San Diego near the Gaslamp Quarter and the Embarcadero.

Book using the GPLEX room block.

Transportation from the Airport

Conveniently located just ten minutes from downtown San Diego and serviced by 22 major and commuter airlines including non-stop flights from Mexico, Canada, Germany, Japan and the UK, San Diego International Airport receives more than 16 million passengers a year.

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