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FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Bill Tai
Venture Capitalist
Ndidi Oteh
ACCENTURE SONG CEO
Mow Gawdat
Former Chief Business Officer At Google [X]
Simran Kaur
Founder Of Friends That Invest
Teddy Swims
Grammy Award-Nominated Artist

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JOIN THE BEST MINDS IN TECH, BUSINESS AND CULTURE

SXSW Sydney brings together professionals from business, tech, government, health, marketing, creative industries and more for seven days of ideas, innovation and inspiration.

At its heart, the Conference offers 550+ sessions including keynotes, panels, workshops, and conversations to help you uncover emerging trends, challenge your thinking, and gain practical insights.

But SXSW Sydney is more than a conference. The city comes alive with parties, 300+ live music gigs, 120+ indie games and 95 film screenings, creating the perfect backdrop to forge new friendships, spark collaborations and keep the conversations flowing.

Join us October 13–19 for an unparalleled week of connection and discovery in APAC.

Explore SXSW SYDNEY

CONFERENCE

Dive into the SXSW Sydney 2025 Conference, where bold conversations unfold with visionaries like Paul Feig, Mo Gawdat, Tim Cadogan, Peter Greste, and Dr Karl. From AI to media, leadership to culture — this is the stage where big ideas intersect with the people leading change.

TECH FESTIVAL

Step inside the Tech & Innovation festival, where visionaries unpack the forces redefining how we live, work and connect. From AI, quantum and climate solutions to ethical design and next-gen creativity, these sessions put you in the room with the people building what’s next.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL

From the unforgettable to the undiscovered — groove with Rashmeet Kaur, Vandelux, The Thing, August Wahh, Beryl, Birdsnake and more across 5 days, 20+ stages, and 150+ sets. SXSW Sydney is where sonic frontiers expand and fresh voices find their crowd.

SCREEN FESTIVAL

Meet your next favourite film. From Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere to Black Phone 2, Bugonia, Die My Love and If I Had Legs I’d Kick You — the Screen Program brings together audacious dramas, chilling horror, surreal comedy and cinematic experiments that stay long after the credits roll.

GAMEs FESTIVAL

Push play on possibility — dive into a world of bold storytelling, wild mechanics, and next-gen indie brilliance. From fresh video titles to tabletop experiments and student visions, the Games Showcase is your portal to the future of play.

INNOVATION EXPO

Step inside the hub of tomorrow — where visionary thinkers and trailblazing companies unveil the technologies, stories, and moments that will define what’s next. Expect immersive experiences, jaw-dropping demos, and conversations that spark new pathways.

SXSW SYDNEY UNLOCKED

No ticket? No problem — Unlocked gives you free access to the heartbeat of SXSW across the city. From immersive tech displays and pop-ups to rooftop beats, bold talks and surprise activations — it’s your all-access pass to discovery.

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Platinum Pass

For the ultimate 7-day SXSW SYDNEY EXPERIENCE

$1,495

+ Booking Fee
Pro Pass

7-day Conference, Expo + Festivals Experience

$995

+ Booking Fee
Conference Day Pass

One day Conference Experience

$695

+ Booking Fee
Festival Wristband

MULTI-DAY MUSIC, GAMES OR SCREEN SHOWCASE

$140

+ Booking Fee

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT SXSW SYDNEY

“SXSW Sydney reminded me... to keep looking up and out for those wildly imaginative ideas that could change the worlds in which we all live.”

Katie Rigg-Smith
Chief Strategy Officer at WPP Australia & New Zealand

“You can now call the huge event a fixture of not just the Harbour City's cultural calendar, but also Australia's.”

Concrete Playground

“Week-long ‘Olympics of the mind’ will showcase cutting-edge film, gigs, talks and much more.”

The Guardian

“Conversations that started in those hallways led to opportunities I hadn’t anticipated -  collaborations, speaking invitations, and projects that pushed my work forward.”

Patricia Haueiss
Speaker, 2024.

“SXSW Sydney is Good Chaos, so just embrace it.”

Damon Klotz
Culture Amp

"We’re still buzzing from the incredible energy and inspiring connections."

Rikta.ai
Start Up Village

“The SXSW attendees were a switched-on bunch; we made some real connections for future collaboration and partnership. Mission accomplished for sure”.

Dr Ben Swift
ANU School of Cybernetics

"Obsession is curiosity that never gets tired. If you have it—lean into it."

Ben Shewry
Attica, SXSW Sydney 2024

"SXSW has left me inspired and hopeful that we are on the cusp of a genuinely transformative era for our industry and humanity."

James Bush
head of creative technology at Synergy

“These speakers signal the event’s deep dive into the world’s most urgent conversations – AI and the future of work, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, climate resilience, creative industry disruption, and inclusive leadership.”

Jade Kennedy
The Music Network

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