Asheville Ideas Fest

Asheville Ideas Fest (AIF) is rooted in a commitment to our shared humanity, and the belief that seeing the world’s great challenges from new perspectives will drive positive change in our world. We must recommit ourselves to true engagement — with respected thought leaders, new voices, and the fellow citizens with whom we agree, as well as those who hold beliefs very different from our own. Now and always, engaging in civil dialogue is among the most patriotic actions we can take to strengthen democracy. History demonstrates that Asheville is an ideal setting for this discourse. Here, nature sustains us, and our time spent in active outdoor pursuits prepares our bodies and sharpens our minds for rigorous intellectual pursuits.