Schedule



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Sunday, August 23
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12:00pm - 5:00pm

Networking

  • The Layover Attendee Lounge
    Gallery just off the main lobby
    Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
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    Take a break at The Layover, hosted by the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Visit Pennsylvania, in the Gallery just off the main lobby. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, reconnect with friends and shop a curated marketplace featuring local vendors. Be sure to check out the custom hat experience and personalize a baseball cap with Philadelphia-themed patches for a memorable take-home gift. Join us at The Layover Attendee Lounge hosted by the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, located in The Gallery on the first level just off the main lobby. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, unwind and catch up with friends, and shop a curated collection of local vendors. Don’t miss the custom hat experience, where you can personalize a baseball cap with your choice of Philadelphia-themed patches, expertly heat-pressed on-site to create a unique keepsake.

     

    The Lounge will be open during the following times:

    Sunday, August 23: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Monday, August 24: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Tuesday, August 25: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Wednesday, August 26: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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5:00pm - 6:30pm

Networking

  • A Grand ESTO Welcome – Secrets of Philly: Beneath the Surface
    Sponsored by
    Visit Pennsylvania, Philadelphia CVB
    Masonic Temple
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    Step beyond the familiar and into the hidden layers of the Masonic Temple at One North Broad, one of Philadelphia’s most extraordinary architectural landmarks, where untold stories, whispered alliances, and unexpected discoveries await.

    Join us at ESTO 2026 for an evening of intrigue, connection, and discovery in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. Engage with peers – both longtime colleagues and ESTO first-timers as you celebrate the kick-off to ESTO at this architectural icon, a National Historic Landmark known for its ornate design and rich symbolism.

    At our pre-dinner reception, you’ll enjoy creative culinary offerings inspired by Philadelphia’s vibrant food scene, craft cocktails (and zero-proof sips).

    You will uncover a world of intrigue—through immersive encounters, concealed spaces, and experiences that blur the line between past and present. Not everything is meant to be seen… but everything invites exploration.

    Walk Time: Four-minute walk from the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown