View the 2025 Schedule & Program below. All events are listed in the schedule grid—you can also filter in the top right corner by things like venue, meals, event type, presenter, and more. Clicking on each talk title in the grid will display the description and details. We also have a digital PDF of the printed program available in the link below.
IMPORTANT UPDATES: PLEASE NOTE
There are a few important changes to the 2025 Schedule & Program. View them here to see what’s changed or see the updated schedule below. If you have questions, please visit us at the Info Desk in the Bookstore Tent.
Conference Schedule
2025
2025 Writers & Presenters
Be Inspired.
Abraham Verghese
Dan Jones
Jonathan Blitzer
Yael van der Wouden
Griffin Dunne
Ruth Reichl
Carl Hiaasen
Ocean Vuong
Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Oren Cass
Nayantara Roy
Todd S. Purdum
Liz Moore
Colum McCann
Vivek H. Murthy, MD
Admiral James Stavridis
Safiya Sinclair
The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Edward Luce
Andre Dubus III
Meenakshi Ahamed
Erling Kagge
Salman Rushdie
Sonia Purnell
Paola Ramos
Evan Osnos
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Theodore H. Schwartz
Max Boot
Sloane Crosley
Clara Bingham
Wright Thompson
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“Expertly programmed and executed with precision, expertise, and great love of literature, of community, of writers and readers… it continues to get even better—however implausible that might be!”
– Nicole K., SVWC Attendee
PLEASE NOTE:
By attending any Sun Valley Writers’ Conference event, you agree to our attendance & photo policy.