We create experiences that engage the mind and the heart
Too many events today fall flat: some are fun but devoid of any substance — a sugar rush of empty calories. Others are more serious, but seriously boring.
Smart audiences demand better, and we’re delivering it.
Exclusive Salons
Exclusive, invite-only gatherings that convene the leaders of today and tomorrow for intimate evenings of conversation, immersive art, and unforgettable performances — all in a setting designed to spark meaningful connection.
Live Conversations
Live, public events featuring bold, on-stage dialogues with the thinkers and builders shaping what’s next. These are high-energy, ticketed experiences that position ideas at the center of the cultural conversation.
Immersive Festivals
Cinematic, big-stage storytelling experiences where we unpack powerful ideas from a variety of angles. With striking visuals, talented storytellers, and live music, these are powerful experiences that leave audiences moved, inspired, and talking.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
“Saturday’s event was awesome. Incredibly inspiring and I’m still thinking about each talk.”
MIRIAM
Lawyer“I left feeling genuinely inspired, met a lot of great people, and have a sense that meaningful collaborations will grow out of this gathering.”
ROBERT
Musician“Congrats on an inspiring event. We need more awe and wonder!”
JONATHAN
Philanthropist“I’m a science journalist and I’ve been incorporating some of these more philosophical questions into my longer form work, so the night was a great source of inspiration. Thanks again and excited for the next event, whenever that may be.”
MAX
Journalist“The talks were in a beautiful, deep conversation with each other — with the speakers in the first half discussing awe through science and the speakers in the second half through art.”
EVAN
Filmmaker
From editorial sponsorships to custom events, there are many ways to bring your brand together with the Big Think community.
Presenting Sponsorships
The night carries your name. Presenting sponsors are integrated into every aspect of the programming — featured segments, VIP sessions with speakers and invited leaders, and co-branding across title cards, recorded talks, and every clip.
Segment Sponsorships
Step into the spotlight. A fully produced, story-driven talk on the Big Think stage, built together from the first idea through the final rehearsal.
Experiential Sponsorships
Become a part of a signature installation, designed and produced with our team and written into the narrative of the evening — an unforgettable experience that is entirely yours.
Custom, Co-Hosted Events
Build something from the ground up with us — a salon, a live conversation, or a full festival — shaped around your brand and the ideas you want to put into the world, co-hosted from concept and guest list through speakers and production.
Intelligence Everywhere: Exploring a World Full of Minds
For centuries, we defined intelligence in our own image and ignored everything else. We were wrong. Birds can beat primates at logic puzzles, forests can communicate through fungal networks, bee colonies think together, and new artificial minds can write poetry. But if a slime mold can navigate a maze and a silicon chip can reason, what exactly is intelligence? Scientists, philosophers, writers, and artists came together to explore this strange new territory.
OCTOBER 3, 2026 · SANTA MONICA, CA
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A Night of Awe and Wonder
A Night of Awe and Wonder brought together scientists, artists, explorers, and thinkers for a live, multimedia journey — from the cosmos to the human mind — where cutting-edge research, personal stories, and creative performance left the audience inspired, curious, and connected.
SEPTEMBER 2025 · LOS ANGELES
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The Mystery of Consciousness
In a live Oxford conversation, Big Think’s Jonny Thomson sat down with neuroscientist Anil Seth to explore the leading edge of consciousness research — from perception and the self to how the mind emerges from the brain — bringing clarity to questions that have long challenged science and philosophy.
SEPTEMBER 2025 · OXFORD, UK
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The New Space Race is Just Beginning
At a pivotal moment for the space industry — where decades of foundational work have lowered costs, advanced technology, and unlocked new commercial possibilities — Will Bruey, CEO and co-founder of Varda Space Industries, joined us to explore the next era of space exploration and commercialization.
MAY 2025 · LOS ANGELES
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The Great Progression Begins Now
Big Think and futurist Peter Leyden produced an event called The Great Progression. The idea was simple: bring together Bay Area technologists, scientists, and creative leaders to explore how emerging technologies might shape the next 25 years.
MAY 2025 · SAN FRANCISCO
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The Future of Psychedelic Science
For our inaugural Los Angeles salon, we created an intellectual house party — bringing together about 100 filmmakers, scientists, choreographers, curators, therapists, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders for an inviting evening of art, music, food, and big ideas.
JUNE 2024 · LOS ANGELES
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