The Twenty-Fifth+ Anniversary Conference and Celebration

Celebrating 25+ Years of Transformation from the Inside-Out

Sunday, Nov. 12th to Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 2023

Hundreds of Inside-Out folks from all over the world gathered together to celebrate the accomplishments of the people, institutions, and communities that have been involved in Inside-Out over the first 25+ years. This event combined the unique pedagogical approach of the Inside-Out program, providing the opportunity to connect with a diverse group of educators, former inside and outside students, and others from throughout the US and several other countries. 

Beginning and concluding at the historic Mitten Hall on Temple University’s campus in Philadelphia, PA, the 25th+ Anniversary was a chance to meet new friends, connect with old acquaintances, and both celebrate and share some of the many creative initiatives developed over the years. 

After a welcome reception Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday featured day-long programming that included hands-on activities, artistic performances, workshops, panels, and presentations. 

Monday ended with a dinner and celebration at The Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PICC), the actual facility where the Inside-Out program began in Fall 1997. 

Tuesday night featured an awards ceremony, remembrances, a keynote speaker, and concluding thoughts about Inside-Out over the next 25+ years.

Brief Program Schedule

Sunday, November 12th – 2:30pm to 4:00pm EST

Free Tour of Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130

• Limit of 25 participants registered in advance (first come, first served)
• Transportation will not be provided to/from the university

Sunday, November 12th – 6:00pm to 8:30pm EST

(Mitten Hall, Temple University, 1913 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122)

• Features dinner, music, and select programming

Monday, November 13th – 9:00am to 3:50pm EST

(Student Center, Temple University, 1755 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122)

• Plenary sessions and breakout group presentations and panels
• Lunch and light refreshments provided

Optional Dinner / Celebration at the Philadelphia Jails – 5:00pm to 9:00pm EST

(Phila. Industrial Correctional Center, 8301 State Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19136)

• Celebratory dinner
• Inside-Out activities and speakers
• Transportation (buses) will be provided from Temple University

Tuesday, November 14th – 9:00am to 4:40pm EST

(Student Center, Temple University, 1755 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122)

• Further plenary sessions, panels and presentations
• Lunch and light refreshments provided

Recognitions / Remembrances & Keynote Speaker – 6:00pm to 9:00pm EST

(Mitten Hall, Temple University, 1913 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122)

• Dinner provided