About this Event
ARE WE BEING PLAYED?
Reality. Free Will. Power. Conspiracy.
What if the world isn't quite what we've been led to believe?
Are we really in control of our own lives? Can we trust the people and institutions that shape our world? And have we become so comfortable with the status quo that we've stopped questioning it?
On Saturday 14 November, What's Next? The Big Debate returns to Universal Sydney for an evening of provocative questions, bold opinions and conversations that challenge the way we see the world.
This isn't another panel discussion where you sit back and listen. It's an interactive debate where you get to take a side, have your say and challenge the people around you.
WE WILL BE RAISING MONEY FOR THE RAINBOW SHOELACE PROJECT.
THE BIG QUESTIONS
Are we living in a simulation?
Is free will an illusion?
Does the government have our best interests at heart?
Are we being manipulated more than we realise?
Is the system designed to make us conform?
These are just some of the questions we'll put to the room. Expect competing perspectives, unexpected arguments and plenty of opportunities to question what you think you know.
MEET YOUR DEBATERS
Caroline Gaultier - The Real Housewives of Sydney
Caroline joins the conversation to bring her perspective to the big questions shaping how we see the world.
Graeson Alexandre - Founder, CEO & Podcast Host
Entrepreneur and business leader Graeson brings an international outlook and a business-minded perspective to the debate.
Hosted and moderated by Tomi Grainger, the evening will challenge both sides of the argument and put the audience at the centre of the action.
HOW IT WORKS
Pick a side. Each debate begins with a provocative question. You decide: agree or disagree?
Hear both sides. Our guest debaters make their case, challenge each other's thinking and put competing perspectives on the table.
Have your say. Vote live, see how the room thinks and discover where you stand.
Rethink your position. After hearing the arguments, vote again. Will you stand your ground or change your mind?
The goal isn't to tell you what to believe. It's to create a space where we can question assumptions, challenge ideas and have conversations that don't always happen in everyday life.
WHO SHOULD COME?
The curious. The sceptical. The outspoken. The open-minded.
If you love a spirited debate, enjoy questioning the status quo or simply want a night out that's a little different, this one's for you.
Bring your friends. Bring your opinions. Be prepared to disagree.
WHAT'S NEXT? THE BIG DEBATE
📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
🕡 6:30pm-8:30pm
📍 Universal Sydney
Are we being played? Come and decide for yourself.
Event venue & nearby stays
Universal Sydney, 85-91 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Australia
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