May 2, 2025   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Exclusive Access: WAVES Festival - May 6-7, 2025 | San Diego, CA

The inaugural WAVES Festival launches next week, offering a dynamic two-day experience celebrating Well-Being, Art, Vision, Entrepreneurship, and Science. More than 300 leaders from across Southern California will gather to spotlight bold ideas, immersive experiences, and regional collaboration.

Event Overview
What: WAVES Festival -- Invite-only, immersive summit on creativity, innovation, and well-being
When:

    --  Tuesday, May 6: UC San Diego's Scripps Seaside Forum, La Jolla | 9:30 AM
        - 6:45 PM


    --  Wednesday, May 7: The Prado at Balboa Park, San Diego | 9:00 AM - 6:00
        PMPresented by: Prebys Foundation, with support from JPMorgan Chase,
        Annenberg Foundation, UC San Diego, and ConnectAttendance: At full
        capacity; media access available by request

Notable Speakers
Baratunde Thurston (America Outdoors, former Daily Show contributor); David Brooks (New York Times Opinion Columnist); Michele Norris (MSNBC, The Race Card Project); Irwin Jacobs (Qualcomm co-founder & philanthropist); Major Garrett (CBS News); Pradeep Khosla (Chancellor, UC San Diego); Dr. Octavio Aburto (National Geographic Explorer); Barry Edelstein (Artistic Director, The Old Globe); Melanie Subin (Futurist); Rafael Payare (San Diego Symphony), Anne Marbarger (Curebound), Erik Greupner (San Diego Padres), and more.

Visual & Storytelling Opportunities for Press
Ocean science labs on the Scripps Pier; live art and movement workshops; sound immersion and mindfulness on the beach; horticultural therapy at Linda Vista Community Gardens; science + music fusion sessions; exclusive interviews on San Diego's innovation legacy with Irwin Jacobs; and performance by musician/songwriter Gregory Page.

Why Cover WAVES?
WAVES brings together diverse changemakers and cross-sector leaders to explore pressing issues including: climate and conservation; innovation and entrepreneurship; mental health and well-being; regional leadership and social equity; cross-border collaboration and global impact.

Press Access & Contact
This is an invite-only event with limited on-site media access. Credentialed media may request: interviews with speakers and panelists; B-roll and general visuals; on-site production support; WAVES background materials.

Media Contact: Crystal Page, Prebys Foundation | crystal@prebysfdn.org | (619) 639-7411 (text ok)

Learn More & View Full Program
Visit prebysfdn.org/wavesfestival
Full schedule and event info available.

Mainstage recordings will be posted by June 30, 2025.

/PRNewswire -- May 2, 2025/

SOURCE The Conrad Prebys Foundation