2015 Festival of Bright Ideas
 

FESTIVAL OF BRIGHT IDEAS 2016

School's Day: Friday 12 August
Public Day: Saturday 13 August

For more information contact Sarah.Bayne@utas.edu.au

SHINING A LIGHT ON TASMANIA IN SCIENCE WEEK 2015

The very first Festival of Bright Ideas attracted over 5,000 visitors in 2015 presenting a diverse program of hands-on activities, science entertainment, and celebrity speakers. Visitors mingled with scientists and science communicators as they showcase Tasmania's innovative and exciting science sector. 

Located at Princes Wharf 1, the festival attracted interstate presenters, including Future Crunch and Mars One candidate Josh Richards.


See the science Tasmania showcased for the Festival of Bright Ideas in the short film below.

2015 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS






















Tane Hunter Dr Angus Hervey

What does your future look like? Why is everyone talking about robots taking our jobs? When do I get my hoverboard? Are humans going to live forever? What’s this bitcoin thing that people are talking about? Technology is moving so quickly but what does this mean for you? Find out the answers to these questions and more at this informative yet highly entertaining look at our future daily lives.

Dr Angus Hervey and Tane Hunter zoom in on what will happen as converging technologies and scientific breakthroughs ‘crunch’ together. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as they pull together, sift through and explain advances in nanotechnology, gaming, engineering, energy, healthcare and the ways in which we live, work and play in the future.

Lightwave Stage, 11.00am & 3.00pm. See the festival program for more information > 


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