KETCHUM, Idaho — The Alturas Institute today announced the 2026 edition of Conversations with Exceptional Women, returning to Sun Valley, the site of some of its most memorable conferences over the past 16 years. Themed The Pursuit of Happiness-- For We the People, the two-day event will be held August 27 and 28, 2026 at the Argyros Performing Arts Center, 120 Main Street, Ketchum, Idaho.

The event gathers nationally and internationally recognized women leaders whose careers span national security, history, women’s rights advocacy, law, journalism, the arts, scholarship, space exploration, documentary filmmaking, public health, athletics and civic leadership — for two days of civic dialogue, inspiration, and the kind of honest conversation the moment demands.

“With all of the craziness in the world today — and as America approaches its 250th anniversary — I believe it has never been more important to sit down together, to listen, and to talk honestly about what this country means and what We the People are going to do about it.”

— Dr. David Adler, President, The Alturas Institute