Ideas Festival 2027 is coming to LA, Sacramento and SF

CalMatters Editor in Chief Kristen Go, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and California Attorney General Rob Bonta participate in a discussion about California and Washington, D.C. politics at the CalMatters Ideas Festival in Sacramento on May 21, 2026. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters.

Hi CalMatters reader,

In 2027, the CalMatters Ideas Festival is expanding to bring the state's sharpest minds together in Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco.

Expect a full day of candid conversations with the leaders, innovators and changemakers shaping California's future. Plus, plenty of chances to connect with people who care about this state as much as you do.

Pick your city:

Los Angeles

Wed., March 10, 2027

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Sacramento

Thur., May 6, 2027

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center

San Francisco

Tue., Oct. 5, 2027

InterContinental San Francisco

Tickets aren't on sale yet, but you can get ahead of the line. Sign up and you'll be first to hear about registration, speakers and more.

Be first in line

Become a CalMatters member today and get a special discounted ticket rate.

See you there,

Agnes Varnum

Director of Editorial Events

CalMatters Events Team

P.S. As CalMatters' new director of editorial events, I'd love to hear who you would want to hear from on stage. Hit reply and let me know.

Thank you to our sponsors

CalMatters thanks its sponsors. CalMatters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom committed to explaining California policy and politics. Recognized for its in-depth analysis and comprehensive coverage, CalMatters hosts events like the Ideas Festival to foster dialogue and understanding around critical issues affecting Californians.

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