City: Louisville, KY

Category: Annual Events & Festivals

Description: Founded in 2000, this world-class event in Kentucky’s largest city brings together the most diverse thinkers from across the nation and around the globe to explore and celebrate imagination and innovation. A cutting-edge nonlinear program designed to expand people’s horizons and promote breakthrough thinking, the IdeaFestival utilizes a variety of venues to showcase and discuss key ideas in the arts, science, design, film, business, technology, and education. The lineup is designed to appeal to a broad cross section of people, and presenters are selected for their ability to communicate their ideas and achievements to a diverse audience. Past presenters have included personalities such as Anthony Bourdain and Will Shortz. An important aspect of the IF is accessibility, and considerable sponsor support allows for many free and affordable events that encourage participation by a large audience that includes students and young people. Visit their official Web site for more information at www.ideafestival.com.