Partners
A FESTIVAL THAT SHAPES THE WORLD OF IDEAS.
Festival of Dangerous Ideas is an independent, non-profit platform for rigorous thought, artistic provocation and future-facing public conversation. Convening leading thinkers, artists and experts from across the globe to explore the issues reshaping our world, with intelligence, honesty and edge thinking.
We partner with organisations and donors who value courage, curiosity and meaningful influence. Partners who want to support ambitious public programming, connect with engaged audiences, and align with a festival known for substance over noise.
The Festival of Dangerous Ideas could not be produced without the generosity of our supporters and donors. Thank you for making 2026 our biggest Festival ever. More ideas = more insights.
BECOME A PARTNER – LET’S SHAKE THINGS UP
The Thinking Effect: Our onsite audience of over 18,000, plus huge digital reach, are primed for discovery and openness. Our audiences come to the Festival to be challenged and are ready to spend time with dangerous ideas and engage in complex thinking. Often early adopters, this presents a great opportunity to authentically connect with our community, activating your brand whilst leveraging all the benefits of the Festival.
If you or your organisation believes in brave ideas and the power of culture to challenge, inspire and lead, we’d love to talk. Contact us to chat about the options.
Want an extra special Festival experience this year? Consider becoming a Festival Patron through our inaugural Dangerous Ideas Society.
Presented by
Principal Partner
Supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW
Strategic Partner
Production Partners
Media Partner
Session Partners
Foundation Partners
Cultural Partners
Supporters
JOHN CALDON PROVOCATION
Thanks to the donors helping to honour the legacy of businessman John Caldon and his special brand of curiosity.
Lyndey Milan and friends including, Diana Abrams, Sam Armstrong, Colette Beaudry, Tony Berg, Kerrie Boylett, Dianne Campbell, Gwenda Carnie, Andrew Conway, Max Davis, Robert Dunlop, Adam Geha, Tim Gole, Nicole Hatherly, Belinda Hutchinson, Clara Jago, Stephen Jermyn, Anthony Kahn, Joseph Kalk, Peter Katz, Raymond Kellerman, Chris Leslie, Simon Marnie, Michael McLeod, John McLuckie, Catherine McLuckie, Allan Moss, Simon Nasht, Sandra Nori, Steven Piotrowski, Ed Punchard, Luisa Rust, Graham St Quintin, Lindsay Tanner, Mark Watson.
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation - the custodians of the country on which we meet - and acknowledge their Elders, past and present.
The views and opinions expressed by the Festival participants are not necessarily the views of The Ethics Centre and our partners.