News

2017

Posted: Wednesday 26 July, 2017

The University of Adelaide 2017 Cultural Oration: Finding the Next Wave: Innovation and its Discontents

On July 13th 2017 Adelaide Festival of Ideas founder and chair Greg Mackie OAM presented the University of Adelaide 2017 Cultural Oration. Finding the Next Wave: Innovation and its Discontents Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I acknowledge that we meet here on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people...

Posted: Thursday 6 July, 2017

The sun rises in the west: AFoI makes its move!

The Adelaide Festival of Ideas is making a leap in time and space, announcing that the much-loved event will be returning in 2018 – and to its original dates in July. “From 12-15 July 2018 great achievers and audiences new and old will be warming up in the West...

Posted: Saturday 20 May, 2017

Event: Antarctica: Past, Present and Futures

Three specialists explore the one unique territory from different perspectives. Join us for this special presentation featuring three world renowned local scientists and writers as they share their recent experiences travelling to the home of the blizzard. Booking and further information coming soon! Check the AFoI website for updates....

Posted: Thursday 18 May, 2017

Event: Transforming Work with Trebor Sholz

During the AFoI2016, you may have attended sessions featuring international guest Michel Bauwens addressing issues concerning the sharing economy. These issues continue to raise serious questions in the public discourse concerning the future of labour markets and potential for both good and bad of a digital future. Green Industries...