Field Notes
Stories, lessons and what's coming next from Ideas Fest.
Festival Life
How to get the most out of your first Ideas Fest
Where to stay, what not to miss and why you should leave gaps in your day. A first-timer's guide to Ideas Fest.
3 min read
Founder Lessons
I learnt to DJ in an hour. Here's what it taught me.
One lesson, one set and a dance circle led by the founder of YO! Sushi. What happened when Frankie learnt to DJ for Ideas Fest.
4 min read
Attendee Stories
What If I Don't Know Anyone?
The question nearly everyone asks before Ideas Fest, and what hundreds of people told us afterwards.
3 min read
Festival Life
10 things that happened at Ideas Fest that would never happen at a conference
Live music, camping at a spa and a business built in 90 minutes. The best bits of Ideas Fest 2026.
4 min read
Founder Lessons
Why we built a festival, not a conference
The more of our work AI takes on, the more the human stuff matters. Why Ideas Fest is a festival.
2 min read
Got an Ideas Fest story to tell?
Met an investor, launched a business, found your next client or had a revelation in the field? We'd love to hear it.