The Two Poles of AI
From productivity and democratised knowledge to labour displacement, environmental costs, and cognitive colonisation, what do we want AI to become?
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I Want to Learn
Explore our approach to convening and discover the impact of collective wisdom
Stories of Impact
Real voices. Real change. Real Australia.
Queensland Preparatory Year Evaluation
Queensland
Impact:
Research provided strong evidence for statewide prep year implementation affecting 1,831 children across 39 school sites. Program showed notable success in promoting social-emotional and communication development, particularly for disadvantaged children.
"I was very pleased when they were able to advise government after extensive evaluation that we were on the right track... It gave us, the government, the confidence to make the investment, the very substantial investment of public funds into the program and make it universal."
Hon. Anna Bligh MP
Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for Finance (formerly Minister for Education)
National Conversations
Join Australians in shaping our nation's future through structured dialogue on the issues that matter most.
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Australian Values: Who Defines Them?
What do we mean by Australian values, and who gets to define them? Exploring the historical, cultural, and civic foundations of Australian identity across diverse voices.
Australia in 2035: The Choices We Make Now
What kind of country do we want to be in ten years? Using foresight methodologies to surface the emerging forces, technological, demographic, environmental, that will reshape Australia.
The Two Poles of AI
From productivity and democratised knowledge to labour displacement, environmental costs, and cognitive colonisation, what do we want AI to become? A new dialogue launching in Brisbane on 29 July 2026.
2026 Dialogue Calendar
A year of national conversations on the issues that shape Australia's future
Vision Setting
Australia's Next Chapter: Setting the 2026 Agenda
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Research Committee Establishment & Alignment
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Establishing Committee Leadership & Research Strategy
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Committee Expansion & Partnership Launch (Grattan, AHURI)
22 Years of Bringing Australia Together
Eidos has been convening Australians across generations and sectors since 2004. This chapter is new. The work is not.
A 22-year track record. A new chapter beginning in 2026.
Trusted since 2006
What Australia's leaders say about Eidos
Two decades of convening prime ministers, senior officials, ministers, and university leaders across Australia's public policy landscape.
Very impressed with crowdsourcing ideas for policy at Eidos Institute in Brisbane today.
The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull
29th Prime Minister of Australia
Eidos is an institute that is doing so much collaborative and innovative work in public policy in this country.
The Hon. Julia Gillard AC
27th Prime Minister of Australia
The Institute would certainly provide a welcome resource for policymakers faced with a wide range of policy challenges every day.
Terry Moran AC
Former Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
I believe the network will provide a useful role in supporting research and policy reform.
Senator Kim Carr
Former Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
I have certainly valued the knowledge and experience I have gained. I believe your success is largely due to your great stewardship.
Ken Smith
Former Director-General, Queensland Government
The Eidos concept is unique in that it links together previously disparate educational and research institutions in the pursuit of higher-order knowledge and learning.
Professor Mike Calford
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Newcastle
Your Journey of Engagement
From invitation to impact, here's how your voice shapes Australia's future
Answer the Call
Express your interest and tell us about your perspective
Share your background, interests, and what unique insights you bring. No lengthy applications, just authentic connection.
Join a Convening
Participate in structured dialogues with diverse Australians
Co-Create Solutions
Work together on real challenges facing Australia
Shape Policy & Practice
Your insights inform decision-makers and drive change
Answer the Call
Express your interest and tell us about your perspective
Share your background, interests, and what unique insights you bring. No lengthy applications, just authentic connection.
Join a Convening
Participate in structured dialogues with diverse Australians
Co-Create Solutions
Work together on real challenges facing Australia
Shape Policy & Practice
Your insights inform decision-makers and drive change
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About Eidos Institute
Connecting ideas with implementation, bridging generations with fresh perspectives, and turning diverse wisdom into collaborative action.
Convening
Bringing diverse voices together who might never otherwise meet.
Why Now
Challenges that need new forms of relationship across divides.
Impact
Insights become policy innovation and community-led solutions.
Notable Leaders We've Convened
In 2017, we commercialized Mindhive, an AI-powered platform extending our convening power beyond physical spaces.
How We Work
Our methodology is built around three commitments that together define Eidos' approach to every inquiry, event, and publication.
Multiple Perspectives
Experts, vox populi, researchers, business leaders, Indigenous voices, and regional Australians all have a seat at the table. Eidos does not privilege any single viewpoint.
Multiple Channels
Dinners, online events, publications, and digital platforms. Eidos meets people where they are, each reaching different audiences and reinforcing the same core questions.
Partnership First
Eidos adds to existing work, it does not replicate it. By partnering with organisations already doing leading work, we amplify impact and build credibility.
What Guides Our Convening
These core values shape how we invite, listen, connect, and act together.
Intergenerational Equity
We honor the wisdom of all age groups while ensuring fair representation and consideration for future generations.
Every voice matters, from the eldest community member to the youngest innovator. We design our convenings to ensure that age is never a barrier to participation, and that the concerns of those yet to be born inform our decisions today.
The Invitation Stands
Ready to engage in challenging conversations, listen deeply across difference, and help prototype solutions that serve Australia's future?
Ways to Engage
Multiple pathways for Australians to contribute their voice, wisdom, and energy to our nation's most important conversations.
Digital Dialogues
Join online conversations that bring together voices from across Australia to explore complex challenges and emerging opportunities.
Convening Events
Participate in carefully designed gatherings that create space for deep conversation and collaborative problem-solving.
Innovation Teams
Join cross-generational, cross-cultural teams working on prototyping solutions to specific national challenges.
Community Input
Help us design the platforms, tools, and approaches that will make our convening even more powerful and inclusive.
Ready to Help Design Our Future Together?
We believe the best solutions emerge when diverse minds come together with purpose. Help us crowdsource the design, imagery, and interactive tools that will make our convening even more powerful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about our mission, approach, and how you can participate
Connect With Us
Ready to be part of Australia's collaborative future? Whether you represent civil society, government, academia, or business, we invite you to join our convening community.
Location
Sydney, Australia
Serving communities nationwide