Ideas Festival FAQs

Attending the Festival

Location & Dates

  • The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival will take place May 4, 2024.
  • Location: Amazon Meeting Center, 2031 Seventh Ave., Seattle, WA 98121

Check-in

  • When you arrive, please enter via the main doors, which are on the south side of the building, accessible from Sixth and Seventh Avenues.
  • Please have your government-issued photo ID ready in order to expedite the check-in process.
  • All guests must have a name associated with their ticket and be pre-registered before they arrive.
  • All attendees will pass through a metal detector upon arrival. 
  • We encourage you not to bring a bag.
  • Please review the list of prohibited items on our festival FAQ page below.

Parking & Directions

  • The Amazon Meeting Center is located at 2031 Seventh Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
  • Amazon’s Day One and Doppler parking garages are both adjacent to the Meeting Center. Parking is free.
  • The Doppler entrance is accessible from both Sixth Avenue or Lenora Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, and Day One is accessible from Sixth Avenue. The venue is also easily accessible from the Virginia & Sixth and Seventh & Blanchard bus stops and the Westlake & Seventh streetcar stop.
  • We recommend taking public transportation or rideshares such as Uber or Lyft whenever possible.

Food & Beverages

  • There will be a snack station with coffee (in the morning) and grab & go snack foods near the session rooms.
  • Please bring your own reusable water bottle to fill at the fountains in the venue.
  • There will be two food trucks from noon to 8 p.m.

Code of Conduct

By attending Cascade PBS events, you agree to abide by our code of conduct.

Prohibited items

  • Weapons of any type (edged, pointed, blunt)
  • Firearms of any type (including non-functional, replica, or “toy” guns)
  • Any projectile weapon (including, but not limited to, crossbows, airsoft guns, BB guns, paintball guns, pellet guns)
  • Explosives (including firecrackers and fireworks)
  • Personal-defense weapons (including Tasers, stun guns, mace and pepper spray)
  • Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
  • Outside alcohol
  • Banners, pamphlets, signs and/or flags or any other material deemed disruptive to the conference

Tickets

How do I buy tickets?

Visit the ticket information page to purchase tickets.

What's included in my tickets?

Please visit the ticket information page for more information about ticket levels and pricing.

What is the cost?

Visit the ticket information page for details on ticket pricing.

What is the refund policy?

Cascade PBS Ideas Festival tickets are fully refundable up to April 24, 2024, after which we will be unable to offer refunds

Are my tickets tax-deductible?

Cascade PBS Ideas Festival tickets are not tax-deductible. 

What are the member benefits?

Members receive early access to purchase tickets, priority entry lines at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival and a select speaker book.

Are there any student discounts?

There are no student discounts.

Are there opportunities for those who cannot afford a ticket to attend?

Please email events@cascadepbs.org or call 206-443-4834 and someone from the festival team will get back to you. 

Can I volunteer to gain access to the festival?

Yes! Please fill out our volunteer information form and someone will get back to you. ADD LINK

General questions

How do I become a member?

Cascade PBS members receive special benefits at the Ideas Festival. The quickest way to join is via our online form.

How do I become a sponsor?

If you’re interested in becoming a Cascade PBS Ideas Festival sponsor, please email Jonah Fruchter, Director of Corporate Underwriting, at jfruchter@kcts9.org

How do I volunteer?

Visit our volunteer information page for more information on volunteering. ADD LINK

Are all events ADA-accessible?

  • All Cascade PBS Ideas Festival events are ADA-accessible, and ALDs are available upon request. 
  • If you would like to discuss accessibility considerations, please contact events@cascadepbs.org, or call 206-443-4834 by April 5, 2024. It is important to us that everyone who wants to participate is able to do so. 

Speakers & Schedule

Who are the speakers/what is the schedule?

Our list of speakers and the schedule can be viewed by visiting speakers and the schedule of sessions. ADD LINKS

Can I nominate a speaker or topic?

Yes, you can submit ideas here: Cascade PBS Ideas Festival Suggestions.

Television & Streaming

All sessions will stream on the Cascade PBS app, and be televised on Cascade PBS. Please check back for updated listings