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Philadelphia's home for conferences, meetings, and special events!
The Elaine Levitt and Joel Gershman Education and Conference Center features state-of-the-art meeting space surrounded by an impeccably maintained terrace and tranquil rain garden. In the midst of this exquisite setting, you’ll find high-tech audio/visual equipment, private break-out rooms and a convenient business lounge.
The Elaine Levitt and Joel Gershman Education and Conference Center is located in the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion.
All-Inclusive Meeting Package
Conference Planning Services
Technology & Audio Visual
- HD video projector with large screens in the General Sessions Room
 - 90” flat screen monitors in two breakout rooms
 - Video conferencing in main room and breakout rooms
 - Sound systems
 - Microphones & podiums
 - Talk to speak microphones
 - Lighting controls
 - Video conferencing in classrooms
 - Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet/wired Internet connections
 - DVD/video players
 - Flip charts with markers
 - Onsite technical support
 
At-Your-Service Business Center & Concierge Services
- Wireless printing
 - Photocopying capability
 - Document scanning
 - Package delivery & receiving
 
Room Capacities and Floor Plans
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General Sessions Room
The General Sessions Room may be divided in half to create two smaller rooms: Meeting Room 1 and Meeting Room 2.
- Theater capacity: 200
 - Classroom capacity: 125
 - Seated lunch or dinner: 150
 
Foyer
- Cocktail/Reception: 150
 
Breakout Rooms
- Hollow square: 16
 - Classroom: 20
 - Theater: 25
 
Karabots Terrace
- Cocktail/Reception: 150
 - Seated dinner: 100
 
Plan Your Event
Get a quote for your next event at The Franklin Institute. Our dedicated team of event specialists will follow up with you quickly.