Sonoma Valley Virtual Authors Festival

May 25 - June 22, 2026

Join us virtually for unforgettable conversations with some of today’s most celebrated writers and thought leaders, including Rick Atkinson, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Maria Semple, Billy Collins, Dave Barry, plus 20 more authors and thought leaders in science, technology, and medicine.

From history and politics to humor, poetry, and more, the Virtual Festival delivers inspiration, insight, and entertainment at its very best.

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Virtual Festival Sessions

Click on the speaker photos below to view their presentations. Or click on a category to view the presentations by topic.

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The KHR NcNeely Family Foundation is proud to partner with and support the 2026 Authors Festival.

Stimulating the minds and nurturing the souls of readers

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