Adelaide Festival of Ideas, Annual intellectual festival in Adelaide, Australia.
The Adelaide Festival of Ideas is an annual event in South Australia that brings together thinkers, innovators, and speakers. They gather at multiple venues across the University of Adelaide North Terrace campus to discuss societal challenges and future possibilities through presentations and panel discussions.
The festival was founded in 1999 by Greg Mackie and was initially organized under the Adelaide Festival Corporation. It transitioned to an independent non-profit organization in 2015 and continues to explore new themes each year.
The event carries the names of influential South Australians and dedicates editions to contributions from figures like Lowitja O'Donoghue. Visitors experience these tributes through the thematic focus of sessions and the talks of guest speakers.
Most events are free and spread across the campus, allowing visitors to walk between different venues. It helps to check the program ahead of time to locate the sessions you want to attend.
The festival changes its theme each year, from Hope and Fear to Planning for Uncertainty, to address contemporary social concerns. This thematic approach allows it to stay relevant and respond to current debates happening in society.
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