Join us July 18-20, 2026 | Sun Valley Pavilion | Passes on Sale June 2
This July 18–20, we’re offering Special Series Pavilion Passes for select talks inside the Sun Valley Pavilion—bringing some of the country’s brightest minds and most influential authors to the stage. Passes range from $50 for a single talk to $150 for a three-talk series, and each includes audience Q&A and book signings.
Because Full Conference Passes sell out quickly each year—and cost can be a barrier—we’ve expanded our free events and community programming to create more inclusive ways for everyone to engage with the Writers’ Conference. We’re grateful to our donors, who help make these programs possible.
PRICING
$50 — Single Talk Pass
$100 — Two-Talk Series Pass
$150 — Three-Talk Series Pass
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2026 Presenters
Be Inspired.
Liaquat Ahamed
Virginia Evans
Beth Macy
Sebastian Mallaby
Rick Atkinson
David Sanger
Shelley Read
Amy Bowers Cordalis
Susan Orlean
Atul Gawande
Gary Shteyngart
Michael Pollan
Susan Choi
Ada Limón
Amor Towles
Julia Lovell
Richard Osman
David Gelles
Robert Macfarlane
Theo Baker
Ken Burns
Peter Godwin
Julian Brave NoiseCat
Simon Rich
Kiran Desai
Jill Lepore
Ilyon Woo
Barbara Wansbrough
Derek Thompson
Abby Phillip
PLEASE NOTE:
By attending any Sun Valley Writers’ Conference event, you agree to our attendance & photo policy.