Raising the Bar Adelaide
Raising the Bar is a global initiative making education and innovation a part of our City’s popular culture.
Raising the Bar 2025 – Expressions of interest now open
20 TALKS. 10 BARS. 1 NIGHT.
Apply now to speak or host a session—details on this page.
About
Raising the Bar Adelaide has cemented its reputation as one of South Australia’s most thought-provoking and engaging local events—bringing expert discussion into casual pub settings.
Since 2018, it has transformed bars across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters into venues for big ideas and bold conversations. This award-winning, one-night-only event challenges, inspires and connects audiences.
Part of a global initiative that began in New York, Raising the Bar now spans cities across the world, including Hong Kong, London, Sydney—and Adelaide.
Interested in speaking at Raising the Bar?
We’re looking for engaging speakers who can share their expertise, experience or research in an accessible and inspiring way. If you have knowledge to share, a unique perspective or a story that sparks curiosity, we want to hear from you.
Submit a Speaker Expression of Interest:
Speaker Expression of Interest
Want to host a Raising the Bar session?
If you’re a venue based in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and interested in hosting a session or two, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit a Venue Expression of Interest:
Watch video
Sean Fewster and Daniel Panozzo speak about their participation in Raising the Bar 2022:
2024 speakers
2023 speakers and image gallery
Image gallery
Raising the Bar 2024:
Contact
For more information about Raising the Bar Adelaide, contact the Council's Economic Development Unit:
