IDEASF FORUM
IDEASF is a modern gathering for people shaping what comes next.
At a moment when new ideas and courageous leadership matter more than ever, IDEASF convenes activists, innovators, educators, philanthropists, and civic leaders to explore the themes defining our shared future and to transform insight into action.
THE EXPERIENCE
This one+ day experience in the heart of San Francisco is both a container and an open field: a space for trust and togetherness, where bold questions are welcomed, creative solutions emerge, and every participant is both teacher and student.
Grounded in San Francisco’s enduring spirit of innovation and optimism, IDEASF is more than an event - it is a blueprint for cities and communities everywhere.
WHAT HAPPENS
Sessions are designed to spark insight and inspire real-world action.
Through a dynamic mix of panels, spark talks, fireside conversations, and workshops, IDEASF challenges attendees to think deeply and act boldly on issues including:
- Leadership and civic innovation
- Urban renewal
- The future of work
- Health and longevity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Arts and culture
- Innovative philanthropy
MORE THAN JUST TALK
Join a modern assembly where the future is not merely discussed, but actively shaped by those who show up.
LOCATION
Gap Inc. Global Headquarters
📍 2 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA 94105
Set in the heart of the city’s bustling Embarcadero area, the headquarters is more than an office, it reflects Gap’s heritage of creativity, innovation, and community engagement.
TICKETS
$495 — General Admission
Full access to the conference program, including keynotes, sessions and meals.
$1,495 — Patron
General Admission benefits, plus access to select VIP events and special networking opportunities.
Designed for those who wish to help subsidize student and community tickets and support the overall cost of the event.
$95 — Student
Discounted General Admission for full-time students (undergraduate, graduate, or PhD). Valid student ID required at check-in.
SCHEDULE
Day 1
Evening
• Registration | Opens 4:30 pm
• Opening Session
• Reception
Day 2
All Day
• Registration | Opens 8:00 am
• Morning Plenary + Breakouts
• Lunch
• Afternoon Plenary + Breakouts
• Closing Plenary + Reception