In 2017, The Nevada Independent kicked off as the first statewide nonprofit news site dedicated to covering government, policy, politics and people. Our aim? Provide in-depth news, thoughtful opinions and engaging events designed to dig into details, provide context, inform the public and elevate civic dialogue. Our tagline reflects this:
Your state. Your news. Your voice.
We are pleased to present IndyFest, our third annual two-day conference focused on policy and politics.
We offer virtual attendance options as well as tickets for a LIVE in-person experience at beautiful Worre Studios, 7175 Belcastro St #100, Las Vegas, NV 89113.
BUY TICKETS NOW - In-person SOLD OUT VIRTUAL STILL AVAILABLE
We'll continue publicly announcing the schedule of speakers, interviews and discussion panels in the weeks to come, but here's a start:
Gov. Steve Sisolak will debate Republican opponent and Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo live at IndyFest during a 90-minute gubernatorial race town hall on Sunday, Oct. 2. More information can be found here.Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan will be joining Indy founder and CEO Jon Ralston and gaming reporter Howard Stutz for a candid discussion about the business of sports, including the intersection of sports and gambling.Join us for a wide-ranging discussion on balancing water conservation and development with UNR researcher and Professor Elizabeth Koebele, Former Southern Nevada Water Authority chief Pat Mulroy, Current SNWA chief John Entsminger and Assemblyman Howard Watts.Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News, Major Garrett, and co-author and election expert David Becker will be joining Indy founder and CEO Jon Ralston for an interview on their new book The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of "The Big Lie".IndyFest 2022 guests will get the first look at our IndyPoll: OHPI pollster Mike Noble and Nevada Independent founder and CEO Jon Ralston talk names, numbers and voter groups in our last big survey before the November election.Indy founder and CEO Jon Ralston and Editor E. Thompson hosting IndyFest 2021 in Las Vegas.
