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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.

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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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San Diego International Film Festival

Oct 16 - Oct 20, 2024

✨23 YEARS OF FILM, CONVERSATION & CELEBRATIONS✨

The 23rd Annual San Diego International Film Festival is ’Celebrating the Power of Film’ October 16-20!  Film Lovers and Filmmakers from around the world will come together to celebrate the art of cinematic storytelling.

The 5-day festival will feature Red Carpet events, including the Opening Night Film Premiere and Reception in Balboa Park and the Night of the Stars Tribute in La Jolla. Enjoy Studio and Independent Features, Documentary and Short Film screenings along with Filmmaker Q&As and Panels at AMC UTC 14 @ Westfield UTC.   

Attendees can also look forward the ‘always sold out’ Culinary Cinema as well as the Fest Lounge, VIP exclusives, parties, food, drinks and networking events!

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USA Ultimate National Championships

Oct 24 - Oct 27, 2024

The USA Ultimate National Championships represent the pinnacle of elite ultimate in North America and crowns champions in three divisions: men’s, mixed and women’s. 

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2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships

Nov 1 - Nov 2, 2024

It all starts with Future Stars Friday, where the sport’s stars of tomorrow compete in five Juvenile (two-year-old) races. The non-stop action continues on Saturday where the Breeders’ Cup will crown nine more World Champions across different surfaces and divisions, including the season-defining $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.

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Dec 6 - Dec 7, 2024

Join us on Dec. 1 and 2 for the City of San Diego's largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions and of course, the amazing food.

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