Dear Democracy Sweepstakes

The Prize Package

One grand-prize winner will receive:

• a two-night Philly hotel stay (June 12 to 14, 2026)
• two tickets to TED Democracy: Founding Futures at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (June 13, 2026)
• a $1,000 travel gift card (Flightgift or Amtrak)
• $500 in dining at Garces & Starr restaurants ($250 each), and
• tickets to the Museum of the American Revolution and the National Constitution Center.

Museum of the American Revolution   — Photo courtesy Museum of the American Revolution

Enter to Win

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About TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures

Visit Philadelphia and TED are collaborating to create TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures — a one-day event on June 13, 2026, at the Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Katherine Maher at TED Democracy Fireside Chat 1   — Photo by Visit Philadelphia

Through a series of brand-new TED Talks from more than a dozen of the world’s brightest thinkers and changemakers, the event will explore the democratic future we want to create while giving a nod to the past and the important milestone we’re marking in Philadelphia.

To learn more about the event, click here.

A Note About TED Democracy

Visit Philadelphia is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the rich cultural and historical heritage of our city, including its role as the birthplace of modern American democracy. We are committed to making Philadelphia the most welcoming and inclusive city in the U.S. for visitors and residents.

The TED Democracy and Visit Philadelphia partnership, a series of events focusing on the future of democracy from 2024 to 2026, was created to align with the cultural conversations that will take place as we approach America’s 250th anniversary.

Our goal is to offer attendees a thought-provoking and educational experience that respects individual views and beliefs, all while honoring the spirit of dialogue our founding fathers practiced nearly 250 years ago here in Philadelphia.

Visit Philadelphia does not participate in political campaigns, nor support or oppose candidates for public office. We expressly disclaim any statement, or inference, of endorsement or opposition of any political candidate at any TED Democracy event, whether made by its speakers, participants or otherwise.