Since 2009 the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, or FODI to its fans, has curated thought-provoking topics and new approaches to wicked problems. We bring bold speakers, artists and experiences together in ways that are unexpected, and yes, sometimes a bit uncomfortable, but we are always unerringly authentic.

We’ve never shied away from truth.  So, here’s our dangerous truth: Festival of Dangerous Ideas needs funds to go ahead in 2024. 

We’re already talking to partners. We’re applying for grants. We're canvassing speakers and artists. We’re telling everyone who will listen about the 11+ festivals we’ve delivered with thought-leading speakers drawn from across the world, alongside art and activations with impact. 

But our festival of international significance is expensive to deliver. We keep ticket prices low so that it’s accessible. Our non-profit, independence is both an asset and a challenge. Can you help us?

For the first time ever, we’re asking FODI fans to help keep us in the game. Your donation will go directly to helping us pay deposits to lock in the best speakers and artists from around the world for 2024. 

Join our Rogues Gallery of supporters today. Wanna come to opening night? Be first to hear about the program? Head out into the world in your FODI merch? The choice is yours. 

And if none of that excites you, and you’re looking for something to do with a million dollars … let us know. For that, we'll run a FODI house party at your place! 

Why support FODI? 

• We need funding, including your support, to go ahead in 2024.
• We bring the best international thinkers to Sydney and give them a stage unlike anywhere else in Australia.
• We convene sparkling Australian speakers and artists, from the broadest range of backgrounds and industries.
• We cultivate and mentor emerging thought leaders.
• There's never been a more urgent time to hold space for daring thought and respectful conversations about difficult topics.

FODI could not be produced without the generosity of our supporters and donors. Our supporters are brave. They are bold. They think about the future and who want to play a role in shaping it. Is that you? 

FODI curates the world's best thinkers. We pay them fairly. 

The funds raised by this campaign will be used to pay the deposits needed now to lock in the best speakers and artists from around the world for 2024. 

This is one major step towards FODI becoming a reality next year. See you there.

In the unlikely event that Festival of Dangerous Ideas does not proceed in 2024, the funds will be used by The Ethics Centre, presenter of FODI, to deliver dangerous topics through other events or content.