As we look ahead to an exciting year for SXSW Sydney 2025, we’re thrilled to share that the conference program is already taking shape with a wide array of incredible sessions to explore. With so many strong submissions across multiple industries, we have selected a group of highly experienced and career-proven evaluators to assist in assessing conference submissions, helping us to curate the best possible program.
Along with the SXSW Sydney 2025 Conference team, evaluators will review submissions and share their industry knowledge, helping to ensure that the conference this October is filled with thought-provoking, innovative, and inspiring content.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to finalise the program.
Full list in alphabetical order:
Adam Mortimer – Designteam, Head of Brand ExperienceAdil Khan - Luna Startup Studio, Senior ConsultantAden Capaul - Breakthrough Victoria, DirectorAdrianne Nixon – Mastercard, Senior Innovation ConsultantAjay Venkatesan – SafeSpace@elevate, Co-founder and CPOAkansha Singh - Clear Hayes, Senior Content StrategistAlana Hay - Milestone Creative Australia, MD / FounderAlan Jones – M8 Ventures, General PartnerAlex Hayes - Clear Hayes Consulting, PrincipalAlex Rienecker - Swisse Wellness, Head of DigitalAmy Ayrton – DotCollective, Delivery Lead and Product ManagerAmy McLennan – Australian National University, Associate ProfessorAmy McNickle - Co-curator, High Score Game Audio ConferenceAmanda Goddard – M4M Agency, Marketing, PR & Social Media ManagerAnn-Mary Rajanayagam – Alderon, CEO & FounderAnna Scheuringer – Your Loving Mind, DirectorAndrew Meares - School of Cybernetics ANU, Deputy Director and Cybernetic Futures LeadAngela Plaisted – HorseHelper, FounderArafat Tehsin – Fedorai, Founder / CEOBahareh Nakisa – Deakin University, Course Director of Postgraduate AIBen Shelton - The University of Newcastle, Senior Manager, Student SystemsBrooke Hill – Wonderthink, Founder & DirectorCaitlin Gibson – TEDxSydney, CuratorCass Erbs – CSIRO, Missions and Strategic EngagementCate Smith - News Corp Australia, Head of TalentCatherine Rushton – This Is Flow, Chief Strategy OfficerCharmaine Hunzwi - Safe Space Media, Creative DirectorCharlton Hill – Uncanny Valley, Head of Music & InnovationChris Angwin – CSIRO, Strategic Comms, Marketing and Design LeadChristopher Elliot – Southern Paediatrics, ConsultantChristie Kamphuis – bettercup, Co-Founder & Brand DirectorChyloe Kurdas – Own Journey, DirectorClare Winterbourn - Born Bred Group, Founder/Chief of InnovationClyde Hutchinson – ADB, Senior Technology SpecialistCraig Daalmeijer-Power - TAFE NSW, Head Teacher - Photo Screen GamesDan Chesterman – Chesterman Advisory, Self EmployedDanelle Cross – Curtin University & West Tech Fest, Director, EntrepreneurshipDavid Doust - LearnBot Pty Ltd, Co-Founder & ChairmanDavid McCarthy – Spartan Race/Laundry Echo, Sales & MarketingDaynis Olman - Seeing Machines, Head of Cloud & PlatformsDiane Powers - Amazon Web Services, MarketingDickie Currer – Hype Man Media, FounderDominique Irlinger - Classification Board, Deputy DirectorDarren Saunders – NSW Government, Deputy Chief ScientistElena Guest – NFSA, Senior CuratorEmma Lamb – Mischief & Wonder, Executive ProducerFirenze Leem (Hyunjee Leem) – ArtHood Films / Berlinale / HCTS, Film CuratorFraser Orford – Immersive Octopus, Senior ProducerGagan Batra – Insighten, DirectorGav Parry - Centre for Art, Sport and Tech, General ManagerGeorge Hedon - Pause Fest, Founder & CEOGreg Graham – The Nest Consultancy, FounderGuji Lorenzana – Symphonic Distribution, A&R Business DevGursimrat Bawa – Self-employed, Strategic AdvisorHamish Hawthorn – Propeller Aero, VP Corporate DevelopmentHannah Curtis – Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, Program HeadHannah Keirl - Charlie Indigo, Founder & Marketing ConsultantHannah Pike - We Are Gather, OwnerHelen De Ornellas – Westpac Group, Head of Innovation & FintechIlma Rahmathullah – Catholic Healthcare, Business Solutions AnalystIan Yee – The Fourth, Executive Director & Co-founderJahna Cedar – Jahna Cedar Consulting, Principal ConsultantJames Noble – WongDoody, CXO APACJames Randall – ManMachine Australia, FounderJason Ming – Trampoline, Managing PartnerJasmine Millet - Tataki Auckland Unlimited, Head of Creative IndustriesJeb Taylor - Farmer & The Owl/Music Farmers, DirectorJessica Miller – City of Sydney, CouncilorJess Campanaro – Sprinkle, CofounderJess Carroll - Australian College of the Arts, Academic Lead – OnlineJJ Farrell – jump.global, Senior Director, Marketing + PartnershipsJanine Collins – J9 Consulting, DirectorJioji Ravulo - The University of Sydney, Professor & ChairJosh Butt – Ampel, Chief Audio OfficerJoshua Hillary – Solotel, Director of Food, Beverage & AccommodationJulie Trell – Playful Purpose, Chief Play OfficerKate Stannett - Square Peg, Head of StrategyKirsten Galliott - Medium Rare Content, Head of Travel & BusinessKirsty de Garis – Freelance, DirectorKim Anderson – Octagon, Managing DirectorKiri James - Mimosa Partners, PartnerKylie Parker – Lotus Accountants, DirectorKelly McKenzie – Microsoft, Program DirectorKristen Hodges – Bird Eggs Films, Executive ProducerKristin Churley – UNIFIED Music Group, Senior LawyerKym Middleton - Women in Media Australia, General ManagerLeanne de Souza – Freelance Consultant & Facilitator, OwnerLeigh Russell - Film in Revolt, Founder / EditorLeila Oliveira – Antler, ManagerLiana Rossi – Freelance, Creative ConsultantLisy Kane - CULT Games, Production DirectorLiz Rowell - Institute of Creative Arts and Technology, LecturerLorna Clarkson – Audiocraft, Head of ProductionLucy Allon – Straight To The Source, Co-FounderLucy Lin – Forestlyn, Founder/CMOLuke Cook – Cuppa.tv, Founder and CEOManisha Amin – Inclusive Design Collective, FounderMariel Thomas – Freelance, Director / Producer – DocumentaryMarissa Brindley - Tataki Auckland Unlimited, Head of Tech and InnovationMartin Karafilis – Fishburners, CEOMartin Thorne – Dark Attic, ProducerMatt Levinson - Committee for Sydney, Culture Policy LeadMaree McDonough – The Hummingbirds, Founder & Exec DirectorMayur Meshram - R/GA Media Group, Technology DirectorMegan Mallin - NSW Reconstruction Authority, Senior ManagerMelissa Lee Speyer – Independent, Screenwriter & Development ExecutiveMichelle Price - Geomastery Advisory, CEOMicah Hewson – Big Roo Media, FounderMonique Tadrous – Canva, Creative Project ManagerNeda Mohammadi - The University of Sydney, Horizon Fellow & Senior LecturerNeil Sharma – Almost Art Films, DirectorNicky Bryson - Consultant / The Trenches / ama, Founder / ConsultantNicholas Ridis – AVODKA, FounderPatricia Haueiss – PatriciaHaueiss.com, FounderPatrick Lawrence Zappia – Affect, Head of CreativePenny Craswell – The Design Writer, AuthorPJ Lovewell - For The People, CEOPierre Lonchampt – Diapason Consulting, FounderRajiv Chittajallu – Accenture, Assoc Director – Marketing TransformationRebecca Razavi – Oxford Internet Institute, Policy FellowRita Arrigo – National AI Centre, Strategic EngagementRoger Lintzeris – Starcom Australia, Head of StrategyRosie Oldfield – Committee for Sydney, Strategic Projects ManagerSam Hemphill – Meeum, DirectorSally Dominguez – Adventurous Thinking Group, FuturistSana Qadar – ABC, Host – All in the MindSarah Tan – sarahtan.design, Senior AR/VR Product DesignerSarah Wood – SLIK, Managing DirectorSara Khafaga – Green Mindset, FounderSara Tamim – APRA AMCOS, Writer Account ManagerScott Cooper – Hockey Stick Advisory, Director of Marketing OpsScott Dinsdale – Power'd Digital, CEOSheila Nguyen – Happy Planet People, FounderShilpa Mohan – ProcurePro, Head of OperationsSimone Bartley – THE BR&ND CO., CEO + StrategistSion de Jong – Techonomy, Co-FounderStephanie Foran – Optus Sport, Director of ProductStephanie Wan – Heritage Space Food, Co-FounderSu Lim – FreeState, Global Managing DirectorTaneille Brann - The Array, 2IC - Head of PlayThorsten Wilhelm – University of Sydney, External EngagementTony Jojo – Josephmark, Product | Venture | StrategyTory Archbold – Powerful Steps, DirectorUrsula Lepporoli – KPMG, PartnerVidit Agarwal – Curiosity Center & High Flyers Podcast, FounderVijay Solanki – The B’Old Intern, PrincipalVincent Koc - University of Queensland, LecturerViveka Weiley – CSIRO, Convenor, CSIRO Concept LabZara Williams – Crisp Ideas, Director/Executive Producer
For more info and updates on how the 2025 Conference is shaping up, be sure to check out the web page. https://www.sxswsydney.com/conference
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