The 2025 Cap Times Idea Fest, scheduled to take place September 8th through the 13th in Madison, is an annual “thought festival” hosted by The Cap Times featuring discussions and presentations on topics relevant to life in Madison and Wisconsin, from politics and social justice to healthcare, technology, and the arts.

More information about this year’s event:

• Location: Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
• Key Speakers:
  • Stacey Abrams
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
  • Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Eugene Robinson
  • New Yorker journalist Evan Osnos
• Special Events:
  • A Celebration of Journalism featuring Eugene Robinson is scheduled for September 11th. Tickets to this event include admission to all other festival events.
• Ticket Information:
  • Tickets are currently on sale.
  • ingle-day tickets are available for specific sessions.
  • A separate 5-day pass (without the Celebration of Journalism) is also available.

For more details about the event, including the full schedule and ticket purchase options, you can visit the Cap Times Idea Fest website