Festival of Change

We want to change the world for the better – and through social innovation, our students, staff, academics, and communities are all driving the transformation. 

The Festival of Change is our free social innovation festival, designed to celebrate and inspire changemaking. 

The annual Festival of Change will focus on opportunities to transform communities, develop social enterprise, grow resilience, and drive positive change. 

Register now for exciting events featuring social change leaders, practical social innovation workshops, and storytelling sessions with inspiring changemakers from across Australia. 

Held annually since 2018, this year’s festival features on-campus and online events. 

Festival of Change is part of CQUniversity’s work as an Ashoka U Changemaker University, and Australia’s first social enterprise university certified by Social Traders. 

Scheduled across 17 – 28 July 2023, stay tuned for free and inspiring events to connect, discuss, learn and imagine a better world.

Festival of Change 2023 Schedule

Explore Festival of Change 2023 schedule via Humanitix.

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