About this Event
The Philadelphia Citizen's Ideas We Should Steal Festival® presented by Comcast returns for its ninth year on December 8. As always, we’ve scoured the country for the changemakers and innovators whose transformative ideas could fuel much-needed progress in our city.
The 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.
Already know and love the Festival? Register today! You'll be notified by email as speakers and panels are announced.
Become a Citizen member instantly with a selection below. Citizen membership is required for entry to the Ideas We Should Steal Festival®. Already a member? Enter your associated email in the promo code box at registration to unlock your hidden options.
Your entry includes coffee and networking from 9-10, lunch, a full day of programming, unlimited beverages, a gift bag and a post-Festival Happy Hour at Pizzeria Salvy in the Comcast Technology Center. Complimentary drinks and light bites will be available for attendees to enjoy. The happy hour will begin directly after the Festival end until 5:30pm.
City Insider Level: $50
Includes entry to the 2026 Festival and all other City Insider benefits through 11/1/2027 (member pricing on all Citizen and Philadelphia magazine events, and more.)
Change Ambassador Level: $100
Includes entry to the 2026 Festival and all Change Ambassador benefits through 11/1/2027 (free entry and 50% off a guest ticket to one Philadelphia magazine signature event, free entry to Citizen events throughout the year, and more.)
To see the full list of benefits, click here [thephiladelphiacitizen.org/join]. To RSVP for this event, you must choose your level and register for the Festival on Eventbrite. New memberships will be activated 12/10/2026 (not at time of purchase) and expire 11/1/2027. New members will receive an email confirmation on 12/10 with instructions to redeem benefits.
Current members: Enter your email in the promo code and press Apply to reveal your perk.
Accommodations needed?
We hope to make the experience enjoyable and accessible for all — please let us know how we can do so! Dietary restriction note: Provided lunch on Tuesday, December 8 will include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. We cannot accommodate additional restrictions. Exiting and re-entry to the Festival is allowed.
Event venue & nearby stays
Comcast Technology Center, 1800 Arch Street, Philadelphia, United States
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