Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2022

1800 Arch Street,Philadelphia PA 19103

15 December, 2022

Description

For The Philadelphia Citizen’s 5th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival ®, we scoured the country for the ideas, changemakers, and innovators who are transforming cities. This December, The Citizen will bring to Philadelphia the dynamic leaders whose ideas could bring about much-needed progress in our city. Their mission: to share powerful ways we can work together to create a city that meets today’s particular challenges and opportunities so that all Philadelphians can thrive. We are so excited to have you join us for Philadelphia’s most inspiring, impactful yearly gathering. Among the featured speakers you’ll meet are … Andrew Yang, former presidential and New York mayoral candidate, on the promise of third-party politicsFather Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest and most successful gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world, on how vulnerability can alter livesEvanston Mayor Daniel Biss, on the case for housing reparationsChicago arts commissioner Erin Harkey, on the city's push to bring arts and culture into every neighborhoodMSNBC anchor – and longtime Citizen board member Ali VelshiJournalists Jennifer Rubin and Emily BazelonAnd many more … Go here for the full list of speakers — and check back often to see which other bold-faced names will be joining the lineup. Wednesday, December 14 - JUST ANNOUNCED6-8pm, Location to be announced | Join us for a special event and reception. Truth and the Media, Post-Midterm with New York Times Magazine writer Emily Bazelon and The 19th’s Errin Haines, in conversation with MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi. This event is free and open to the public. Thursday, December 15 Registration opens at 9am, Program 9:30am-4pm, Comcast Technology Center's Ralph J. Roberts Forum | Join us for all-day panels and featured speakers. Lunch, snacks, coffee, and beverages will be served. ACCESS LEVEL INFORMATIONNew Membership: $65 Includes entry to the Ideas We Should Steal Festival and a one-year Citizen membership Current Members: $35 Includes entry to the Ideas We Should Steal Festival and an upgrade to Super Citizen membership Current Super Citizen Members: Free Included in membership (Must be a Super Citizen prior to November 1, 2022) December 14: Free5:30-7pm, Truth and the Media, Post-Midterm with New York Times Magazine writer Emily Bazelon and The 19th’s Errin Haines, in conversation with MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi (Location TBD). OTHER INFORMATIONNeed your membership code to take advantage of discounted access? Email [email protected]. New membership purchases or upgrades to access the event are non-recurring when made through this platform. Please consider making an optional donation at check-out to support entry to the Festival and one-year Citizen membership for those who express financial need. To inquire about group membership packages, sponsorship, or general event questions please reach out to [email protected] Not in your budget? Share your info here and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Check out moments from past festivals