Overview
Every year there are more mouths to feed on planet earth. Can we grow enough of everything needed to feed the burgeoning population? This problem can be tackled in so many ways, and scientists are exploring all of them.
You’ll hear about “new” foods, vertical farming, fattening yields and even the idea that something called synthetic biology could revolutionise where our food comes from. Come along to a feast of knowledge and feed your brain.
Explore the full World Science Festival program here.
Presented by World Science Festival Brisbane with The University of Queensland
Accessibility
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by giving us a call on 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au. You can find a full list of accessibility enhanced performances including Audio-Described / Auslan Interpreted / Captioned / Relaxed / Tactile tours here.
Auslan Interpreted
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
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Brian Greene: The Search for Quantum Reality World Science Festival Brisbane Brian Greene: The Search for Quantum Reality
27 Mar 2025, 7pmConcert HallBrian Greene journeys into the enigmatic realm of the quantum, celebrating the theory’s remarkable achievements and the profound mysteries of the universe.
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Are Old Ways the New Ways in Science? World Science Festival Brisbane Are Old Ways the New Ways in Science?
27 Mar 2025, 6pmCremorne TheatreJoin Rhianna Patrick for a discussion exploring and applying traditional knowledge to enhance our understanding of Queensland’s coast.
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Welcome to the Second Quantum Revolution World Science Festival Brisbane Welcome to the Second Quantum Revolution
28 Mar 2025, 7:30pmCremorne TheatreJoin a panel of experts to discover the cutting-edge research unfolding right now and the incredible possibilities that could shape our future.
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Leigh Sales AM and Annabel Crabb: An Afternoon of Science World Science Festival Brisbane Leigh Sales AM and Annabel Crabb
29 Mar 2025, 4:30pmConcert HallJoin Leigh Sales, Annabel Crabb and an ensemble of scientists celebrating curiosity, innovation, and the sheer joy of scientific discovery.
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Science Smackdown: The Ultimate Debate World Science Festival Brisbane Science Smackdown: The Ultimate Debate
29 Mar 2025, 8pmConcert HallHosted by ABC's Big Ideas presenter, Natasha Mitchell, this event promises to turn science into a showdown of epic proportions.
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Download This Show: LIVE World Science Festival Brisbane Download This Show: LIVE
29 Mar 2025, 2pmCremorne TheatreDon’t miss new host Rae Johnston and a panel of experts as they explore the latest in media, culture and technology.
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Love (and other heart conditions) World Science Festival Brisbane Love (and other heart conditions)
29 Mar 2025, 5pmCremorne TheatreExplore the intersection of love and heart health as experts delve into the science behind romantic love, broken heart syndrome & other heart conditions.
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David Sinclair World Science Festival Brisbane David Sinclair: Why we age and why we don’t have to
29 Mar 2025, 11:30amConcert HallDon't miss Professor David Sinclair's return to Australia as he tackles the question: Why do we age, and why we don’t have to?