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Philly Retreat

America 250

Celebrating 250 years of freedom, innovation & entrepreneurship.

A transformational 3-day retreat for entrepreneurial leaders to connect, grow, and lead with greater impact.

Why attend

Built for real EO connection.

Philadelphia becomes the center of America’s 250th birthday celebration, and EO US East Bridge is gathering entrepreneurs and spouses/life partners for a curated, high-trust retreat experience.

Deep Connections

Build meaningful relationships with EO Members and SLPs.

GRIT Leadership

An immersive program led by EO GRIT Founder Ami Kassar.

Featured Speaker

Gain insights from entrepreneur, investor, and EO leader Barrett Ersek.

Philadelphia Experience

Enjoy curated experiences, iconic dining, and local culture.

Learning experience

Founder-driven. Practical. Transformational.

These are not passive presentations. The retreat is designed around honest conversations, real-world challenges, peer problem-solving, and actionable insights.

Session 01

Build What’s Next with Barrett Ersek

EO’s longest-serving Global Chair · Serial entrepreneur · Holganix founder

An exclusive conversation on scaling, persistence, leadership under pressure, navigating uncertainty, and building businesses with lasting impact.

Session 02

EO GRIT Workshops

Led by EO GRIT Founder Ami Kassar

A powerful multi-track entrepreneurial learning experience shaped by the needs of the room: scaling challenges, leadership roadblocks, operational growth, mindset shifts, and strategic problem-solving.

Session 03

Robotics & Your Digital Future

Private breakfast and Asylon Robotics demo

Experience advanced drone technology and autonomous “DroneDog” robotics that are reshaping security, automation, and operational efficiency across industries.

Retreat agenda

Three focused days.

Use the tabs to preview each day. The structure keeps the experience simple: arrive, connect, go deep, then leave with clarity and accountability.

Day 1
01
Wednesday
July 22

Arrival + Connection

  • Hotel check-in
  • Individual company video recordings
  • Welcome reception
  • Networking & cocktails
  • Welcome dinner
  • Private speakeasy experience
Focus: Connection, community, and setting intentions.
Day 2
02
Thursday
July 23

GRIT Day

  • Breakfast
  • Featured speaker: Barrett Ersek
  • Q&A and group discussion
  • GRIT Marketplace Session
  • EO GRIT workshops
  • Founder mastermind discussions
  • Collaborative learning
  • Peer problem-solving
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • Dinner at Zahav
Focus: Personal growth, leadership, resilience, and entrepreneurial impact.
Day 3
03
Friday
July 24

Vision + Departure

  • Breakfast
  • Asylon Drone Dogs presentation
  • Private robotics demonstration
  • Forum Mash Conversations
  • Featured reflections & key takeaways
  • Farewell lunch
  • Departures
Focus: Innovation, connection, accountability, and what’s next.
Options & rates

Choose the right experience.

Register first, add your package selection and hotel needs in the comments, and the chapter manager will follow up with a custom invoice and secure payment link.

Experience optionRate
EO member rate with hotel$1,795
EO member with no hotel$1,250
EO member one-night experience$995
Local one-day experience$395
SLP rate with no hotel$1,195
Registration

Reserve your place.

Spots are intentionally limited to preserve intimacy, conversation, and connection. Register through EO, then include your retreat package selection, hotel needs, and any one-day or one-night participation requests in the comments.

1
Submit registrationUse the EO event link and add package, hotel, and participation notes.
2
Chapter manager follows upYou will receive confirmation details and a custom retreat invoice.
3
Complete paymentA secure payment link will be provided. Registration is confirmed once payment is completed.
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