Our Co-Conspirators
We are passionate about partnering with people who want to open up real conversations and delve into all the wonder and complexity of our shared human experience.
We're fortunate to welcome a host of like-minded organisations to the magic mix.
Meet some of our wonderful co-conspirators.
05.0 - DEMOCRACY + 04.0 - CREATIVITY
The Future of Creativity + The Future of Democracy are part of a bespoke futuring dinner series - FutureFeast - curated and produced by Glider & Hard Things To Talk About for innovation foundation Nesta in London.
SERIES PARTNER: NESTA
NESTA Nesta is the UK’s innovation foundation, working with partners around the globe to bring bold ideas to life to change the world for good.
FutureFest is a one-day celebration of future possibilities. Created by Nesta, the festival brings together thousands of curious minds from any walk of life and invites them to occupy the future through a range of multi-sensory experiences – including keynotes and debates, comedy and music, artistic installations and interactive experiences. Past festivals have welcomed thinkers and performers such as Edward Snowden, Vivienne Westwood, Nicola Sturgeon, Annie Mac, Akala, Ruby Wax OBE, Brian Eno and Paul Mason. Designed to provide a taste of the FutureFest experience on the big questions of our time, FutureFeasts are experiential evenings of curated talks, performances, food and meaningful conversation.
03.0 - DESIRE
HOST PARTNER: Nùevù Design Studio
In enchanting Cisternino, in Puglia, Italy, we uncovered the deepest pools of human desire as part of disimpegno. appunti intorno all'abitare, a festival developed by Nùevù Design Studio. The studio is focused on designing thoughtful and abundant living through different mediums, on giving shape to concepts and on providing poetry to moments to make them special and memorable forever.
HOST PARTNER: I Giardini di Pomona
I Giardini di Pomona is a biodiversity haven in Puglia, Italy, hosting more than a thousand different ancient fruit varietals from all over the world, even saving some from extinction. The garden is a veritable Eden, with figs the size of your fist hanging from almost every tree, more species of bees than you’ve ever seen and a labyrinth of lavender amid the ancient landscape. The garden is entirely run following organic methods, joining conservation purposes with low-impact tourism.
02.0 - ENLIGHTENMENT
HOST PARTNER: VIVID Ideas
As part of VIVID Festival and as a nod to all things light and ideas, we're exploring the intriguing topic of Enlightenment. VIVID Ideas probes imagination and innovation to explore fresh thinking, creativity and culture to shed light on all that might be possible. Year after year they bring creative catalysts and game changers together to explore big ideas and get us thinking about what might be shaping how we live today and into the future.
HOST PARTNERS: The Calyx Experience, The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
What better place to ponder the universe, gaze into the unknown and celebrate aliveness than the stunning Calyx nestled in the heart of The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. The sculptural form of The Calyx is inspired by the very apt meanings embedded within it's name – a husk, a pod, a seeding structure and a synapse in the brain stem – and it prompts people to look inwards, upwards and out into the world, both literally and figuratively. Set amongst ancient trees and new shoots in a place pulsing with life, interconnection and growth, it offers a potent pause and place for reflection and re-connection in the midst of the humming city.
CONVERSATION PARTNER: The Ethics Centre
The Ethics Centre creates the space to talk about the things that matter - issues at the heart and centre of being human. They're committed to injecting a pause into the centre of public life and allowing people to stop, connect with others and explore the ethical dimension of our everyday lives. Ethics extends an invitation to better know ourselves, each other, and our world, where we have the courage to stand up for our values and principles, the wisdom to explore the unknown, the opposed, or the complex, and the imagination and heart to strive for the very best of all we can be.
CONVERSATION PARTNER: The School of Life
The School of Life is a global organisation dedicated to developing emotional intelligence, applying psychology, philosophy and culture to everyday life. They have created welcoming places across the planet, where we can step back and think intelligently about our emotional existence, to create changes in our lives, the lives of others and even the world. Emotional intelligence allows us to feel and explore life in a mindful way, so that we might live more fulfilled lives as individuals and together.
EXPERIENCE PARTNER: S T O R Y Cocktails
STORY cocktails began from a love of marking moments in unique and memorable ways. From a proposal under a Caravaggio painting in a Roman Cathedral, to a scenic flight over Uluru, each of these experiences were celebrated with a cocktail evoking and exploring the scent, sight, feel and taste of those moments. Based in Melbourne, these sensory gurus create cocktails that delight you and surprise you. They weave together the thread between the conceptual and sensory world to create something you won't forget.
EXPERIENCE PARTNER: Moët Hennessy
Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy is one of the most respected luxury brand houses in the world. Having started their journey in 1987, they now represent over 70 houses who create exceptional products. Moët Hennessy is the Australian arm of this empire, and they are committed to an elegance that permeates all aspects of their products and people’s experience with them.
01.0 - BIAS
HOST PARTNER: The Ethics Centre
The Ethics Centre creates the space to talk about the things that matter - issues at the heart and centre of being human. They're committed to injecting a pause into the centre of public life and allowing people to stop, connect with others and explore the ethical dimension of our everyday lives. Ethics extends an invitation to better know ourselves, each other, and our world, where we have the courage to stand up for our values and principles, the wisdom to explore the unknown, the opposed, or the complex, and the imagination and heart to strive for the very best of all we can be.
