Founded in 2000, the IdeaFestival is a world-class event that attracts diverse and leading thinkers from across the nation and around the globe to explore and celebrate innovation and cutting-edge ideas.

It is a unique non-linear program designed to stretch people's thinking, utilizing multiple venues to showcase and discuss important ideas in science, the arts, design, business, film, technology, education, etc.

The Festival is designed to appeal to a broad cross-section of people - and presenters are selected for their ideas and accomplishments, and their ability to communicate to a wide-ranging audience.