WAVES Festival

The Inaugural WAVES Festival Kicks Off May 6 – 7, 2025

A Celebration of Well-being, Art, Vision, Entrepreneurship and Science in San Diego and Southern California.

Taking place at UCSD Scripps Seaside Forum & Balboa Park
Registration is full, but we will be sharing stories, videos, and updates here

For The Full Schedule, Visit The Official Event Page

Over 300 fellow San Diego and Southern California leaders, innovators and pathbreakers will gather to show how thoughtful collaboration sparks meaningful change and sustainable solutions.

The two-day, invite-only event will feature visionary speakers, groundbreaking workshops, and immersive, hands-on experiences featuring business, academia, technology and AI, biomedicine, science and the military alongside voices from environmental, artistic, youth and cultural communities to show how thoughtful collaboration sparks meaningful change and sustainable solutions — and showcases San Diego and Southern California as a model for the nation.

Along with inspirational plenary sessions, interactive breakouts and hands-on learning opportunities, attendees will experience local music, creative art experiences and opportunities to connect with thought partners and leaders across our region!

Details

Invitations are non-transferable.
Attendance is free.
Valet parking or shuttles will be provided at both locations.
Dress: California business casual.
Those who attend the WAVES Festival both days are eligible to win tickets to see Elton John at the Curebound Benefit Concert on Friday, May 9 at Petco Park!

Day 1 —Tuesday, May 6

9:30 am — 6:45 pm

Scripps Seaside Forum, UCSD
8610 Kennel Way, La Jolla, CA 92037

Day 1 Speakers Include