- This event has passed.
Politifest | Oct. 4, 2025
Be part of the first-ever Solutions Showdown at Politifest 2025 — happening Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies.Hear from local leaders and vote on the best ideas to tackle San Diego’s biggest challenges.
Politifest is made possible by our incredible community partners. Interested in sponsoring Politifest 2025?
Contact Julianne Markow.
Hosted by
In partnership with
Politifest 2025 puts San Diego’s biggest problems to a solutions showdown
When and Where
Saturday, October 4, 2025, at USD from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
University of San Diego – Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110
General Admission
Through Sept. 1: $65.00
After Sept. 1: $70.00
Students (with valid ID): Free
Registration required for all tickets. All paid tickets include a 1-year Voice of San Diego membership.
Livestream Access
Can’t make it in person? A livestream of Politifest 2025 will be available. Please purchase a ticket below to gain access.
The livestream link will be emailed to all registered attendees on the day of the event.
Audience Q&A + Voting
Use Slido to submit questions and vote during the session.
Or visit: app.sli.do/event/d2FanY8XQoHmknjAh9L5sD/live/questions
What is Slido?
Slido is the interactive tool we’re using during Politifest to collect audience questions and run live polls in each session.
How to Join
- Scan the QR code or click Open Slido (Q&A).
- At the top of the Slido screen, open the dropdown menu and select the room/session you’re attending.
- Type and submit your question at any time.
- When a poll appears, tap to vote for your speaker.
Tip: Keep this page open during the session so you can ask questions and vote quickly.
Support Local Journalism
Support independent, investigative journalism in San Diego County.
For sponsor access, community tickets or other pricing inquiries, contact: politifest@voiceofsandiego.org
Thank you to our Politifest 2025 sponsors!
NELSON STAKEHOLDER CONSULTING
Politifest 2025: Solutions Showdown Event Schedule
Click on times below for more info
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am |
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Registration
|
| 9:30 am |
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Welcome
|
| 10:00 am | |
| 11:45 am |
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Lunch Break
|
| 12:45 pm | |
| 2:15 pm |
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Break
|
| 2:30 pm | |
| 4:15 pm |
4:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.Podcast
Showdown Awards |
| 6:00 pm |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Reception in the Garden of the Sea
|