CalMatters Events
CalMatters events promote nonpartisan civic engagement and build awareness of important issues, politics and policies that shape California’s future.
In Person, CalMatters Live
The 2026 CalMatters Ideas Festival
May 21, 2026 • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Join us at the CalMatters Ideas Festival to meet people who care about, are affected by and have the power to do something about California’s pressing challenges. The programming will focus on the future of California as new technology, new leadership and new ideas shape how we live our lives in the Golden State. Plus, your ticket includes a continental breakfast, lunch and an evening reception.
Hybrid, CalMatters Live
The future of the vote: Will California's election systems hold up?
April 23, 2026 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
UC Student and Policy Center, 1115 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Join CalMatters and the UC Student and Policy Center for a panel discussion on the future of California's voting systems. Experts will assess where California's elections are strong, where they're vulnerable, and what policy changes might impact the fundamental right to vote.