We’re delighted to invite you to a special Australian Communities Foundation Fundholder experience in partnership with The Wheeler Centre, Australia’s preeminent institution presenting the most compelling voices in literature, politics and media
Join us on Wednesday 20 May for a landmark conversation with Wikipedia founder, Jimmy Wales, hosted by The Wheeler Centre, whose programs sit at the heart of Australia’s cultural and civic life – championing ideas and public debate.
ACF Fundholders are warmly invited to meet at The Capitol at 5:30pm for a special meet-and-greet over drinks and canapés with Jimmy Wales and The Wheeler Centre CEO Erin Vincent, before Wales joins host Sally Warhaft in conversation to discuss the importance of trust in a post-truth world and share his optimistic take on the future.
Tickets are complimentary with thanks to our friends at The Wheeler Centre.
Join us for an engaging and thought‑provoking experience, where you will:
- Meet Jimmy Wales and The Wheeler Centre CEO Erin Vincent over drinks and canapés.
- Hear directly from Wikipedia’s founder on trust, truth and the future of knowledge.
- Gain insight into The Wheeler Centre’s role in convening critical public conversations.
- Explore how media, technology and philanthropy can strengthen informed civic life – a crucial foundation for ACF’s vision of a thriving and inclusive Australia.
Event Details:
Wednesday 20 May 2026
5:30 for 5:45-8pm
📍 The Capitol
113 Swanston Street,
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Event agenda:
Meet & greet: 5:30-7pm
The Fifth Estate: 7-8pm
Plus-ones welcome for members of our giving community.
Speakers
Jimmy Wales, Author and founder of Wikipedia
Jimmy Wales is a globally recognised futurist and the visionary entrepreneur behind Wikipedia, the world’s fourth-most-popular website and a cornerstone of the free-access knowledge movement. Wales provides deep insights into AI, digital governance and societal resilience. He is a TIME 100 recipient and named Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. His forthcoming book, The Seven Rules of Trust (co-authored with Dan Gardner), distils the principles of Wikipedia into a practical guide for building lasting institutions in an era of declining credibility.
Erin Vincent, Chief Executive Officer, The Wheeler Centre
Erin Vincent leads The Wheeler Centre in its work to support writers, readers and thinkers, and foster an informed society through storytelling and conversation. She has been a media executive for over a decade and has a strong track record of leading creative teams and managing relationships across media, politics, corporate Australia, and the arts. A dynamic leader and storyteller, Erin has led high-profile ABC programs including Q+A, Insiders and News Breakfast.
This experience is open to Australian Communities Foundation Fundholders and their guests. Contact us to register.