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CalMatters members save on tickets, considering joining them today with a donation.

Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural CalMatters Ideas Festival.

Join us June 5th and 6th in Sacramento to meet people who care about, are affected by, and have the power to do something about California’s pressing challenges.

Here’s what you can expect at the CalMatters Ideas Festival:

  • Engaging sessions covering a wide range of topics related to California’s challenges and opportunities.
  • A special program presented by our content partner Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, featuring insightful discussions on critical broadband issues.
  • An opening session co-produced with Zócalo Public Square, setting the stage for a thought-provoking conversation on California’s next big idea.
  • An Opening Night Reception to network and unwind after a day of stimulating discussions.
  • All-day programming on Thursday, complete with complimentary coffee, lunch, book signings and other surprises.

The Festival will also feature networking opportunities, a student mentor program, visual journalism displays, and special-topic convenings led by our media partners and sponsors. The event will conclude with a screening of a new IMAX movie, Cities Of The Future, by award-winning MacGillivray Freeman Films.

Festival tickets are available at an early bird price now, so reserve your spot today. Members receive a $50 discount on tickets; become a member now and claim your discount. 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a dynamic gathering of minds dedicated to shaping California’s future.

Sonya builds bridges between the community and CalMatters as director of membership. Previously, she led engagement, membership, marketing, digital storytelling and product at Voice of OC, a nonprofit...