Full agenda and registration coming soon. You can read more about Philly FatCon 2024 here!

New this year:
- Expanded schedule
- New central location
- Hotel block
- In-convention lunch option
- New speakers and topics
- New movement classes
- Outdoor space

Thank you to our first sponsors of the year:
Big Fig Mattress
Radiance Medical
Healing Room Counseling
The Pincus Center
The Curvy Fashionista
Location
University of the Arts
320 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Date & Time
October 18, 2024
Evening Welcome Party | TBD

October 19, 2024
Convention Day | 9:00 AM - 6 PM
Costume Party | 7:00 - 10 PM

October 20, 2024
The Plus Swap & Shop | 9:30 AM - 1 PM
Schedule
Friday, 10/18

Welcome Party
TBD
Saturday, 10/19
9 AM 
Convention Day
University of the Arts, Dorrance Hamilton Hall
320 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Saturday, 10/19
7 PM
Costume Party
TBD
Sunday, 10/20
9:30 AM
The Plus Swap + Shop
University of the Arts, Dorrance Hamilton Hall
320 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Hotel Accommodations
A hotel block is available at the Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Midtown, an IHG Hotel for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Use this link or call and reference code FAC to book standard, double rooms at our guaranteed rate.
Accessible rooms are available, please call to ensure you receive the room you need.

The hotel is located at 1305 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19107.
Daily self-parking fee: $39. Free deluxe breakfast bar.
Location
University of the Arts
320 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Accessibility
The University of the Arts is an ADA-compliant facility. We will be utilizing the accessible entrance as the primary entrance for registration/check-in. There is a street-level entrance, nearby handicapped parking, and an elevator inside of the facility.

Accessibility information for additional locations will be made available prior to registration.

The Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Midtown has reserved accessible rooms with lower beds and accessible tubs for our guests. If you need one of these rooms, please call to reserve your room using the information in the Hotel Accommodations section. 
Philly FatCon aims to bring fat liberation to Philadelphia this October
Philadelphia Inquirer, 2024
Philly's first-of-its-kind fat-focused convention...
Philadelphia Inquirer, 2023
Fat, happy and healed: A movement toward fat liberation
NPR, 2023
Behind Philly FatCon: An Origin Story
Body Equity Alliance, Weight Stigma Awareness Week, 2023
Contact Us
Didn't find the answer to your question? Submit this form to reach our team.
Vendor Application
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Speaker Application
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Movement Instructor Application
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Performer Application
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 Join us this October! 

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