World Science Festival Brisbane 2019 - Brave New Ideas

From 20 to 24 March 2019, world-leading scientists, communicators and performers from across the globe gather in Brisbane to ignite new and challenging discussions about humanity, take up arms against super-bugs, pose questions about our planet’s future and look to the day when we leave our Earth-bound existence behind and become a space-faring civilisation.

Join us for five days of spectacular science in Brisbane, and month of programming across Queensland, designed to feed curious minds and challenge our views of the world we live in.

Get ready for an incredible line up of speakers including international physicist Professor Brian Greene on our future on Mars; Professor Hugh Possingham discussing the future of Australia’s wildlife under threat; and Dr Gwen Fenton, Chief Scientist of the Australian Antarctic Division who will lead a discussion on the impact changes in the Antarctic have for the entire planet.

Ground-breaking discoveries will be examined, riveting conversations launched and brave new ideas will be shared.