Experience

Plan Your Best Conference Experience

It's never too early to start planning your trip to Philadelphia for Main Street Now 2025! Between sessions, enjoy local shops, eateries, and attractions in downtown Philadelphia and surrounding neighborhoods. Come early or extend your stay to explore national historic sites and cultural districts, vibrant parks, dynamic public art, incredible food, and more in Philly.

Watch: Know Before You Go Attendee Webinar

Thanks to everyone who joined Main Street America and Pennsylvania Downtown Center staff on March 17 to learn more about attending the 2025 Main Street Now Conference! Watch the replay to hear important details about the conference venue and hours, can't-miss events and activities, tips for getting around Philly, and recommendations for fun things to do while you are in town. To access the recording, click the button below (enter passcode: lP^fC&23). Get the presentation slides here > 

Watch the Recording

Mobile App

The official 2025 Main Street Now Conference mobile app is available to all registered conference attendees. With the mobile app everything about the conference is at your fingertips anytime:

  • Build your personal schedule and add sessions to your calendar app
  • Manage your profile and connect with other attendees
  • Check out speaker, sponsor, and exhibitor profiles
  • Explore local dining, shopping, and experiences
  • And so much more!

Start using the app today! Here's how: Go to your preferred app store and search for "Main Street Now 2025" or click one of the buttons below. Then, log in by entering the email address you used to register. Want a tour? Check out our mobile app guide >

Download from Apple App Store > Download from Google Play Store >

Conference Merch

Be sure to stop by our pop-up store to pick up awesome merch for family, colleagues, and yourself!

Purchase the 2025 Main Street Now Conference T-shirt. Printed on soft, lightweight, and pre-shrunk cotton/poly blend, this year’s design draws inspiration from the iconic Reading Terminal Market sign and conference sub-themes—connect, innovate, and sustain. Plus, browse a variety of top-selling and new products from our online store, Shop Main Street, including T-shirts, hats, notebooks, water bottles, and more.

Quantities are limited, so come early to get everything on your souvenir wish list!

Bookstore



Stop by the conference bookstore managed by Harriett’s Bookshop—an independent Black- and woman-owned business celebrating women authors, artists, and activists under the guiding light of Harriett Tubman. Curated by Shopkeeper Jeannine A. Cook, you’ll find titles that can help you professionally, good reads for leisure time, and souvenirs to take home. Find the conference bookstore in the Main Street Expo.

Explore Philly

Main Street Now 2025 Map

Learn more about conference venues and find great places to visit with the official 2025 Main Street Now Conference map! From dining and shopping experiences to historic districts and landmarks, explore the map to build your ultimate conference experience.

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