Smart conversations that spark solutions
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel – Sacramento, CA
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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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.
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.
Programming will take place from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, followed by an evening reception. Plus, your ticket includes continental breakfast and lunch.
This year’s Ideas Festival brings together California’s most influential voices for a full day of conversation on the issues that matter most:
California vs. the Feds — Attorney General Rob Bonta and Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on the Golden State’s role.
The Next Governor’s Challenge — Dan Walters heads up a discussion on the financial and political hurdles California’s next leader faces.
AI, Privacy & Power — California’s role in shaping the national and global conversation on artificial intelligence.
Immigration, Housing & the Economy — On-the-ground reality, policy, and what comes next.
Featured speakers
Featured speakers
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Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
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Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
1230 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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