NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Julius “Dr. J” Erving joins Pennsylvania State Representative Jordan Harris and WTC Greater Philadelphia President & CEO Thomas Young for a dynamic, forward-looking conversation on how cities build lasting economic power.

From investing in opportunity and scaling business beyond borders to aligning public policy with private risk, this session will unpack what it really takes to compete globally. Dr. J will share lessons from his journey from sports icon to investor and business leader. Representative Harris will speak to the role of public investment in the workforce and economic growth. Thomas Young will connect it all—outlining how Philadelphia is positioning itself as a gateway to international markets.

This fireside chat is a blueprint for how capital, culture, and commerce come together to shape the next chapter of Philadelphia’s global story.