November ConnX: with Philly Pride Visitor Center

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Join the IBA at our monthly networking event, ConnX! This ConnX will be in partnership with the Philly Pride Visitor Center, located in the heart of the Gayborhood, at 12th and Locust. Come walk through the new Pride Visitor Center, shop the locally made gifts, and stay to chat with our network at Knock Bar. 

This event is FREE and open to all! 

Meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders. Whether you’ve been attending IBA events regularly, haven’t been in a while, or are brand new to the IBA, we’d love to have you join us. 

November 19, 2026

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Philly Pride Visitor Center

12th and Locust 

Philadelphia, PA 19107

As always, ALL are welcome to this networking event: 

• LGBTQ+ community members
• Allies of the LGBTQ+ community
• Anyone interested in learning more about TransWork, a program of the IBA Business owners
• Young professionals
• ERG members (employee resource groups)
• Entrepreneurs
• Job seekers
• Employers looking to hire
• Colleagues
• Anyone looking to meet like-minded individuals!

More about the Philly Pride Visitor Center, in their own words:

Philadelphia is more than a destination; it’s a community. Come see how we celebrate!

The Philly Pride Visitor Center’s doors are open, to welcome LGBTQ+ travelers and allies to the City of Brotherly LOVE and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Located right in the heart of the vibrant Gayborhood at 12th & Locust, this exciting new space is a hub for LGBTQ+ travelers and locals alike.

Exhibits invite visitors to learn about Philadelphia's leading role in the fight for gay rights. Friendly local staff are on hand to answer questions, sell tickets, plan itineraries, and welcome travelers to LGBTQ+ communities and activities across the city and the Commonwealth.

The Philly Pride Visitor Center is a partnership between the Philadelphia Visitor Center, Visit Philadelphia, Visit PA, and the Philadelphia Gay News.