What I learned at Ideas Fest 2026 about life, business and freedom
CREATED BY DAVINA FARRER Published: 22/09/2026 @ 09:01AM #IdeasFest2026 #GlastonburyOfBusiness #EntrepreneurEvent #BusinessLeadership #NetworkingFun
Last week, I had the chance to spend some time at Ideas Fest 2026, an event that's been described as the 'Glastonbury of business'. It brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders to learn, share ideas, and, more importantly, have some fun ...
At Ideas Fest 2026, I gained valuable insights but I was also able to have some fun!
For someone like me, events like Ideas Fest 2026 are incredibly valuable. I'm always looking for new ideas, different ways of working, and opportunities to learn from people who approach business from a different angle.
There were hundreds of talks and sessions!
They covered everything from starting and growing a business to sales, marketing, branding, AI, and personal development. I came away with plenty of ideas I can take back to my own businesses, as well as some useful reminders about things I'm already doing. Sometimes hearing another entrepreneur's perspective is all it takes to make you look at an existing challenge differently.
Of course, Ideas Fest 2026 isn't designed to feel like a traditional business conference. Networking happens just as naturally outside the talks, whether at the campsite, during breakfast, over coffee, while walking around the grounds, or simply chatting with someone you've just met. Those conversations can be every bit as valuable as the organized sessions.
And there was time for a little fun too!
I even managed to fit in a sauna and an ice bath, which certainly isn't something I've experienced at many business events. It was a brilliant reminder that building businesses doesn't have to mean sitting in meeting rooms all day.
With a flexible schedule like mine, I'm about totake the time to try something new. Ideas Fest 2026 fits rather nicely into that philosophy: learn something, meet interesting people, then come home with fresh ideas.
And enjoy yourself while you're doing it!
Until next time ...
DAVINA FARRER
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If anything in this post has made you stop and think, or you're wondering if there might be a different way of doing things, I'd love to chat. You can find out more on my website at joindavina.co.uk, call me on 07950 003140, or connect with me on LinkedIn and say hello. No pressure, just a friendly conversation to see what's possible.
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