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 politics
• Father 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 lives
• Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, on the case for housing reparations
• Chicago arts commissioner Erin Harkey, on the city’s push to bring arts and culture into every neighborhood
• MSNBC anchor – and longtime Citizen board member Ali Velshi
• Journalists Jennifer Rubin and Emily Bazelon

And 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 ANNOUNCED

6-8pm, Quorum at University City Science Center, 3675 Market Street | Join us for a special event and reception. Truth and the Media, Post-Midterms brought to you by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism with New York Times Magazine writer Emily Bazelon, former New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson, The 19th’s Errin Haines and Spotlight PA’s Chris Baxter, 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 , 1800 Arch Street | Join us for all-day panels and featured speakers. Lunch, snacks, coffee, and beverages will be served.

ACCESS LEVEL INFORMATION

New 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: Free

6-8pm, Truth and the Media, Post-Midterms brought to you by the Lenfest Institute for JournalismNew York Times Magazine writer Emily Bazelon, former New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson, The 19th’s Errin Haines and Spotlight PA’s Chris Baxter, in conversation with MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi.

OTHER INFORMATION

Need your membership code to take advantage of discounted access? Email membership@thephiladelphiacitizen.org. 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 ralph@thephiladelphiacitizen.org

Not in your budget? Share your info here and we will make every effort to accommodate you.

Check out moments from past festivals