What is platform Ideas all about?

It’s been set up with one aim in mind: hearing from thoughtful voices. From politics to culture, social affairs, technology and the environment, the aim is for more considered ideas and approaches to the biggest challenges we face. Getting people together to hear more about how to tackle the world we find ourselves in.

The brief for the first festival: what’s missing from the picture of our nation?

Join us on Saturday 30th May 2026 from 1pm for a series of talks, films and workshops - a curated look at what we’re missing - followed by an afterparty celebration. Thoughtful voices welcome!