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Neon Speaks Festival & Symposium
Save the dates for 2025: Sept 6-7 & 13-14

We are developing a list of speakers and events, early bird registration is open!

Weekend 1

  • Sat 9/6 Online Symposium, Zoom | FREE Early Bird Passport | Register
  • Sun 9/7 Neon Works Shop Tour, Oakland | Space limited | Register
  • Sun 9/7 Neon Walking Tour, Alameda | Space limited | Register

Weekend 2

  • Sat 9/13 VIP reception and film screening at 518 Valencia-Roxie Theater | | Sponsor Passport | Register
  • Sun 9/14 Festival Main Event: Neon Symposium & Curiosity Lounge, Verdi Club, SF | Sponsor Passport | Register

Check back for detailed list of presenters and topics!

All-Event Sponsor PassportS for 2025

Neon Speaks is made possible by tickets and sponsorships donations.
Thank you.

2025 Sponsors

There are multiple levels of sponsorship, no amount of donation is too large or too small. Email us at neonspeaks@gmail.com to find out how to become a sponsor to keep the lights glowing for Neon Speaks and join the neon preservationists below:

Noviol Gold Level
Noviol Gold is the highest level of sponsorship! Glowing thanks to Jeannene Hansen for donating at this level.

Majestic Gold Level
Special thanks to Pamela Dekema for donating at this high level. In proud partnership with the Roxie Theater with Lex Sloane and Tenderloin Museum with Katie Conry and Alex Spoto for their supportive in-kind donations.

Ruby Red Level
Sponsorship donations by Dean & Polly Blazek, Sandra Price, Sandee & Josh Wallace. In-kind donation by Jim Rizzo of Neon Works, Oakland.

Aqua Marine Level
Sponsorship donations by Liz & Jan Simon, and the New Mexico Route 66 Association.

Cobalt Blue
Sponsorship donations by Stephanie Beecham, Edward Ochi, and Gaspare’s Pizza House & Italian Restaurant.

Emerald Green Level
Sponsorship donations by Martin Cate andJeff Davis & Sherry Ginsberg.

Thanks to Neon Speaks supporters for spreading the word!