Bring the Future to Your Community
A national movement. Powered by young people. Backed by community.
The Future Of…Festival (FoF) is a national event series where young people, communities, schools and industries come together to explore bold questions, generate new ideas and co-create visions of thriving futures.Events will explore a variety of different themesfrom the Future of Place, to the Future of Work, Environment, Education and more.
What is the Future Of ... Place?
Future of… Place is one of the headline themes in the Festival. These events are enabled by local Councils and invite young people to explore what’s possible for their region, tapping into local knowledge and creativity to shape what comes next.
Each Place event will see young people collaborating with Council, business and community to generate novel insights and inspired ideas around their place -whether that’s The Future of Ararat, The Future of Moorabool, or The Future of Your Region.
In 2025, Crazy Ideas College is delivering the 20 in 20 series, 20 themed events in 20 regions across Australia.
Each Place event will see young people collaborating with Council, business and community to generate novel insights and inspired ideas around their place -whether that’s The Future of Ararat, The Future of Moorabool, or The Future of Your Region.
In 2025, Crazy Ideas College is delivering the 20 in 20 series, 20 themed events in 20 regions across Australia.
Place spots are filling fast! Only 8 spots remain for 2025.
Why you'll love it
Drives Local Prosperity
Unleashes local talent and leadership
Sparks place-based innovation led by young people
Helps communities think boldly about their future
Strengthens Civic Connection
Brings together young people, industry, education & community
Deepens community pride, participation and possibility
Creates Visibility & Momentum
Fast, visible wins for council and community
Delivers powerful media, storytelling and follow-on value
Leaves a legacy of energy, ideas and engagement
Aligns with your strategic Goals
Attracting, engaging, and retaining young people
Local economic development
Placemaking & liveability
Community wellbeing & resilience
Early access to emerging talent with new perspectives
Gain new ideas and insights that can feed into your region's projects, innovation pipeline, or future partnerships
Engage your people with opportunities to speak, coach, and collaborate, boosting morale, leadership skills, and purpose
Enhance council visibility and reputation through national media exposure and be recognised as a forward-thinking, community-focused organisation
Investment & Inclusions
Hosting and funding contributions start at $5,000 (ex. GST) and include:
Tailored, Future-Focused Workshop – One-day immersive design session led by CIC facilitators and customised to your region
Young People x Community Collaboration – Young people co-create with local leaders, businesses, and changemakers
Idea Generation & Prototyping – Teams develop bold ideas and practical experiments
Festival Showcase Moment – Your region’s work contributes to a national story of innovation led by young people
Media Assets & Comms Support – Tools to spotlight your region’s participation and leadership
Legacy Report – A summary of local insights, big ideas, and opportunities for follow-up action
Access to CIC’s Creative Tools & Network – Join a national movement of future-focused communities
CIC does the heavy lifting. We bring the tools, team and energy to make it easy for you to host something potent, high impact and lots of fun!
What our partners say
"We’re proud to partner with CIC to deliver programs that empower our young people to make a real difference in the community. These initiatives help them develop crucial leadership skills, ensuring they have a strong voice in shaping our region’s future."
Dr. Tim Harrison,
CEO, Ararat Rural City Council
Let's get moving
Partner with CIC to co-create the future.
To host a Future Of Festival event in your community, contact our Leader of Operations & Special Projects, Charlotte Kidd, at charlotte@crazyideascollege.com
