Photos: Exclusive event celebrating B. PHL Innovation Festival

Daniel J. Hilferty, chief executive officer of Independence Health Group told the guests 'the center of healthcare innovation is here in Philadelphia,' at the B.PHL reception on Oct. 16, 2019, at the Independence Visitor Center.
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On Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Independence Visitor Center, Daniel J. Hilferty, chief executive officer of Independence Blue Cross, hosted a special B. PHL Innovation Festival reception to celebrate the B. PHL Innovation Festival.

During the reception, Hilferty announced the collaborative Absurdity Project with Mick Ebeling's Not Impossible Labs. One of the first projects they're planning is to improve the quality of life for individuals living with memory disorders.

Check out the photos from the exclusive reception below:

HughE Dillon/for PhillyVoiceLisa Thomas Laury, retired broadcast journalist with 6ABC in Philadelphia, moderated a Q&A with Mick Ebeling, entrepreneur and founder of Not Impossible Labs, and Daniel J. Hilferty at the B.PHL reception at the Independence Visitor Center on Oct. 16, 2019.
HughE Dillon - Edward Coryell/for PhillyVoiceEdward Coryell Sr., Brian Tierney of Brian Communications and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney at the B.PHL reception at the Independence Visitor Center on Oct. 16, 2019.
HughE Dillon/for PhillyVoiceBrian Lobley of IBC; Deputy City Representative Elka Battle-Murillo; Philadelphia City Representative Sheila Hess; Michelle Histand, director if innovation for IBC; Michael R. Vennera. senior vice president and chief information officer at IBC; and Terry Booker, vice president of corporate development and innovation at IBC, attend the B.PHL reception at the Independence Visitor Center on Oct. 16, 2019.
HughE Dillon/for PhillyVoiceThe Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, and Patricia Marshall Harris attend the B.PHL reception at the Independence Visitor Center on Oct. 16, 2019.
HughE Dillon/for PhillyVoiceRichard Levins and Dr. Vail P. Garvin, FACHE, the president and CEO of the Central Bucks County Chamber of Commerce were in attendance at the B.PHL reception at the Independence Visitor Center on Oct. 16, 2019.

HughE Dillon/for PhillyVoicePatrick Dudley, innovation director at IBC, Colleen Dudley and Peter S. Panageas, senior vice president of sales at IBC attend the B.PHL reception at the Independence Visitor Center on Oct. 16, 2019.
HughE Dillon/for PhillyVoicePedro A. Ramos, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Foundation, and Jane Golden, executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia are photographed at the B.PHL reception at the Independence Visitor Center on Oct. 16, 2019.
HughE Dillon/for PhillyVoiceBrendan Happe and Bill Green, the Philly Moon Men, attend the B.PHL reception at the Independence Visitor Center on Oct. 16, 2019.