2024 Full Conference Passes on Sale in February
Conference Passes are sold online on a first-come, first-served basis each February. We have a limited number, and they sell out almost every year—sometimes, within minutes. We recommend signing up for our email newsletter to receive important pass sale information.
PASS TYPES
Full Conference Pass ($1,100 each—on sale in February)
A Full Conference Pass lets you experience all the wonder of the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference throughout the three-day event—full access to all Pavilion talks, intimate breakout sessions, book signings, Q&As, breakfasts and lunches, mingling with the writers, and a closing reception on the stunning Sun Valley Pavilion lawn.
For access to private events with writers and VIP dinners, please inquire about becoming a donor.
Next Generation Pass ($550 each, 35 and under—on sale in February)
We are excited to offer our half-price Next Generation Pass again for 2023! This pass is available for those age 35 and under, inspiring the “next generation” to become lifelong SVWC supporters.
We only have a limited supply each year, so act fast. You can experience the wonder of the entire Writers’ Conference at half the price—full access to all Pavilion talks, intimate breakout sessions, book signings, Q&As, breakfasts and lunches, mingling with the writers, and a closing reception on the stunning Sun Valley Pavilion lawn.
HOW IT WORKS
Conference Passes are sold online on a first-come, first-served basis (maximum two per type, per person). We have a limited number, and they sell out almost every year—sometimes, within minutes. We recommend signing up for our email newsletter to receive important pass sale information.
If you would like to get early access to passes, and therefore guarantee your pass, learn more about joining our Family of Donors and our Donor Priority Pre-Sale. Email us with questions as [email protected].
WHERE TO BUY PASSES
When available, you can purchase passes securely with a credit card directly from our website. If you have questions, call 208.726.5454 or email [email protected].
GET EARLY ACCESS AND GUARANTEE YOUR PASS
As a benefit to joining our Family of Donors, you will be given exclusive access to our Donor Priority Pre-Sale! This program is currently closed for 2023, but it allows you to purchase passes in advance of our general pass sale in February. To learn more, email us at [email protected].
MORE WAYS TO ATTEND SVWC
If you aren’t able to become a donor or purchase a Conference Pass, there are still plenty of ways to get involved with SVWC! We recommend signing up for our email newsletter to receive updates about these programs and events.
- Purchase single event tickets to select Pavilion Talks (on sale via our website in mid-June)
- Attend free Pavilion Lawn Talks
- Attend our free Community Speaker Series
- Livestream select talks for free
- Browse our free digital media library with talks from past conferences
- Become a volunteer
If you are a local student, teacher, or library staff, join us in the free reserved seating section for all Pavilion Talks (space is limited). Learn more.
2023 Presenters
Be Inspired.

Sarah Thankam Mathews

Anne Applebaum

Maria Hinojosa

Laura Wilson

Jake Barton

Abraham Verghese

Judy Woodruff

David Grann

Hernan Diaz

Peter Boal

Curtis Sittenfeld

Robert Kagan

Michelle Kaufman

Evan Osnos

Tracy K. Smith

Mohsin Hamid

Ayad Akhtar

Dave Barry

Patrick Radden Keefe

Jonathan Escoffery

Ezra Klein

Ed Yong

Imani Perry

Terry McDonell

Aleksandra Crapanzano

Annie Lowrey

Jennifer Homans

Albert R. Hunt

Emily St. John Mandel

Alexandra Petri

Javier Zamora

Willy Walker

Andrea Elliott
The SVWC Experience
PLEASE NOTE:
During the course of the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference, we will be filming, photographing, and recording the overall experience, including all sessions and any Q&A that is included. (This is primarily for our marketing and distribution of content.) Please be aware that by attending the Conference you consent to allow the Conference to use your likeness and voice in recordings, films, and tapes in our marketing materials and all media, now and in the future, waive any rights with respect to such use, and release the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference from any liability pertaining to such use. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
If you purchase a pass and are no longer able to use it, you may notify us by May 15 for a refund minus a $35 per pass handling fee. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds after that time.