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Schedule



ESTO delivers bold content, dynamic learning formats and opportunities to connect and equip destination marketing leaders with insights they can immediately put into action.

Explore the full schedule to start planning your experience at ESTO.

Sunday, August 23
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10:00am - 12:00pm

Invitation Only

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12:00pm - 5:00pm

Invitation Only

Networking

  • Gallery just off the main lobby
    Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

    Take a break at The Layover, hosted by the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, 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.

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5:00pm - 6:30pm

Networking

  • Masonic Temple

    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

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6:00pm - 8:30pm

Invitation Only