agIdeas International Design Week is the largest and most prestigious design festival in the world. Established in 1991 by Ken Cato, developed and presented by the Design Foundation. agIdeas offers an extraordinary program of events that celebrate design excellence and promotes the value of design driven innovation. Over the week the event brings 11,000 people to Melbourne, Australia. agIdeas 2013 International Design Week 29 April to 3 May Designers’ programs agIdeas 2013 International Design Forum Presentations by 40 leaders in design and creativity agIdeas 2013 Studio Access Leading design studios open their doors to small groups of students and new graduates agIdeas 2013 uNite An exuberant after party on the final night Secondary school forum agIdeas 2013 Futures Forum and expo for students to expand their understanding of design and its opportunities. Scholarship program agIdeas 2013 NewStar Opportunity for design students to win international experience combined with an exhibition of selected entries Business breakfast agIdeas 2013 Advantage Presentation of ideas for using design as an effective tool for business Children for Design agIdeas 2013 Next Program of activities encouraging children to become champions of good design agIdeas 2013 Design for Business and Industry, Research Conference Design as a Strategic Resource: Adding Value to Business and Industry Gala dinner agIdeas 2013 disCourse Gala dinner hosted by Design Foundation chairman Ken Cato¬¬