Cascade PBS Ideas Festival

Schedule

Sat May 31 2025 at 10:00 am to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Amazon Meeting Center (SEA45) | Seattle, WA

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About this Event

Join us for the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival on Saturday, May 31 (the weekend after Memorial Day) at the Amazon Meeting Center in Seattle!

This dynamic, full-day event features live podcast recordings and studio TV tapings by many of the top media organizations in the country. Join us as journalists, newsmakers, thought leaders, and innovators take on the most pressing issues shaping our world today.

Expect powerful conversations, networking opportunities, and fresh perspectives on politics, technology, culture, and beyond.


2025 speakers to be announced!


Past speakers include Eric Holder Jr., Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Deepak Chopra, Audie Cornish, Anthony Fauci, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nancy Pelosi, Jane Goodall, Macklemore, Judy Woodruff, Rick Steves, Matt Damon, Heather Cox Richardson, Robert Gates and many more.

Click here for a look at past festival speakers.


FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

This year's Cascade PBS Ideas Festival takes place on May 31st, 2025 in person at the Amazon Meeting Center.


TICKETS:

Festival Pass - $40

Includes:

  • General admission to all Saturday activities including the community meet ups, sessions, happy hour (21+) and closing keynote


VIP Pass - $100

Includes:

  • Admission to all Saturday activities including the community meet ups, sessions, happy hour and closing keynote
  • Priority entry admission to Saturday sessions and keynote
  • Two drink tickets to the Saturday happy hour (21+)
  • Commemorative tote bag and keynote speaker book bundle


ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible. Accomodation requests must be emailed to [email protected] by 5/7/2025



NOTES
  • Member Benefits include priority access lines and book. If you are a current member donating at least $120 per year, please check your email for the membership comp code shared on 3/24 or email [email protected]
  • All ticket holders are required to present a government-issued ID to check in at the Meeting Center and be admitted to this event.
  • Cascade PBS reserves the right to refuse service and expects all attendees to adhere to the code of conduct.

Questions? Email [email protected]



COVID-19 POLICY

The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival abides by all state and local policies in regard to COVID-19. We reserve the right to update these policies in accordance with local changes.




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Where is it happening?

Amazon Meeting Center (SEA45), 2031 7th Avenue, Seattle, United States

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Tickets

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