Kick off the conference at a destination dedicated to the spirit of inquiry and discovery:  the Franklin Institute, the most-visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Say hello to old friends and meet new ones. Enjoy a beverage and light refreshments (not dinner!) as you explore this wondrous space. The Franklin Institute, 222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 It's a 10-minute (0.4 mile) walk from the Sheraton, on the other side of Logan Square.