The Festival of Dangerous Ideas (FODI) is the original disruptive festival. It is a platform to share provocative ideas that interrogate how we got to this point, and where we want to go next. The world we are making and unmaking, is a reflection of ourselves. Do we like what we see? FODI brings to light important conversations that push the boundaries of conventional thought. It presents a lineup of international and local thinkers and culture creators, inviting you to immerse yourself in ideas and conversations that encourage debate and critical thinking. The Festival was co-founded by The Ethics Centre and the Sydney Opera House in 2009. It was presented at Sydney Opera House for eight years and in its ninth year inhabited Cockatoo Island with a festival presented by The Ethics Centre with UNSW Sydney Centre for Ideas. In 2022, the Festival Director is Danielle Harvey (2011–2022) and co-curators are Simon Longstaff (2009–2022) and Ann Mossop (2010–2022). Across ten festivals and counting, FODI has had local and international experts from a diverse range of disciplines take to the stage to bring to light different perspectives on the most divisive issues we face. Let’s challenge ourselves and each other with respect. Make space for difficult discussions - it's time to get uncomfortable.