2026 ACE Student Showcase

DATE: Wednesday, May 13th
TIME: 5-7pm
LOCATION: CHOP Commons at the Cira Centre, 2929 N 30th St Station, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Price: Donations are always welcome to support the program, but this event is free for all guests!
RSVP: Every student is welcome to invite up to two guests. We welcome all mentors, students, parents and guardians, educators, and all supporters of the program to celebrate our amazing ACE teams! 
Parking: Guests are welcome to park at Cira Parking, the attached pay-to-park garage accessible from Arch St, or utilize any of the many transit options available at the 30th Street Station. 
Entry: Volunteers will greet guests in the main lobby of the Cira Centre and direct them to the elevators. Guests should exit on the 12th floor and check in at the registration desk within the CHOP Commons before enjoying the event!
Questions: All questions and inquiries should be directed to Director Sheeler at bsheeler@acementor.org 
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WHAT IS A STUDENT SHOWCASE?

Teams will be provided with a designated space to display examples of the work done throughout the ACE year, either in the main area of the CHOP Commons or within two adjacent conference spaces for formal presentations. Teams will have time to set up starting at 4pm, and at 5pm we will open the doors to family, teachers, mentors, and ACE sponsors who will walk through the “gallery” and watch the presentations. We encourage the students to see this an opportunity to network, practice their public speaking, and most importantly, to have fun and celebrate another successful year of ACE! 

WHAT DO I NEED FROM YOU, OUR TEAM LEADERS?

We would love to display some of the work your students have completed while working with you. If you/your students have sketches, plans, models, mock-ups, photos, videos, or other examples of things they’ve done during your sessions, we want to display them! Please coordinate internally with your team to determine the best medium for displaying your work: physical models, project boards, digital slide decks, drawing sets, etc. All we ask is that you let us know what you intend to bring, if you are able to provide your own easels, extension cords, etc, and what resources you need from us.  

UH OH!  WE DIDN’T SAVE EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK!

That’s okay!  You can use a laptop and create a slideshow of photos and/or videos of student work!  You can also send photos to bsheeler@acementor.org and we’ll have boards printed to represent your team’s accomplishments!

REGISTRATION

This Student Showcase is an evening event celebrating the ACE experience for our wonderful students and mentors. We will be offering light snacks and beverages, like a non-alcoholic cocktail hour! This event is FREE for all attendants and is tailored to our students, their parents, mentors, and educators as a thanks for supporting the program. 

2026 Student Showcase

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