The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, Cal Poly Humboldt Library, and Marketing & Communications would like to invite you to participate in the 13th Annual ideaFest on Friday, May 1, 2026! Students, faculty, and staff from Cal Poly Humboldt will showcase research, live performances, creative projects, and more! New or previously presented professional posters or multimedia presentations are welcome.

The deadline to register for ideaFest is Friday, April 17, 2026. Register by this date to be included in the printed program and receive free poster printing through MarCom. Be ready to upload your poster at the time you register, poster submission is required during registration. 

Visit our website at humboldt.edu/ideafest to register and read our FAQs for more resources and what to know before you begin. 

Please contact ideaFest Coordinator Jessica Welch with any questions at ideafest@humboldt.edu