Why you should attend SXSW Sydney

Let Your Ideas Take Flight

Calling all trailblazers and go-getters! If you're looking to supercharge your business and connect with the brightest minds in the industry, SXSW Sydney 2024 is the place for you.

Check out these highlights from the program and start planning your experience!

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1. Insider Advice for Expanding to the U.S.

Thinking about taking your business across the Pacific? Don't miss the session "Insider Advice for Entrepreneurs Wanting to Expand to the U.S." Hosted by ALIAVIA Ventures, this panel will provide invaluable insights from founders and investors who have successfully navigated the U.S. market. Learn about raising funding, gaining customer traction, and overcoming challenges unique to Australian companies. With CNBC TV Anchor Amanda Drury moderating and Marisa Warren, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at ALIAVIA Ventures, sharing her expertise, this session is a goldmine of actionable advice.

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2. Betting Big on Bio – The Future of Biotech

The future is biotech, and this session will show you why. "Betting Big on Bio – Why the Future of the World Will Be Defined by Biotech" brings together visionary business and scientific leaders to discuss how biotechnology is poised to solve some of the world's biggest problems, from disease and ageing to climate change and food security. Featuring Reed Jobs, Emily Casey and a panel of biomedical experts.

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3. X Marks The Spot: Incentives Fuelling Innovation

Got a groundbreaking idea? "X Marks The Spot: Incentives Fuelling Innovation" is where you need to be. XPRIZE has led some of the changes we have seen in the world such as the creation of the commercial space industry and the commercial lunar landing capability. Now they are looking at fighting wildfires, reversing ageing, creating freshwater for the world, and promoting new quantum computing applications. What could you dream of next? XPRIZE wants to talk to you about it.

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4. Women at the Helm of Tech Unicorns

Diversity drives innovation, and this session proves it. "How These Women Earned Their Spot at the Helm of the World’s Hottest Tech Unicorns" features female leaders from companies like Linktree, Deputy, and Airtree. Learn how they’re building diverse leadership teams and shaping the future of the tech industry. Their stories of success and resilience will inspire you to break barriers and lead with confidence.

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5. Pioneers and Prodigies: The Next Generation of Venture Capital

The venture capital landscape is evolving, and this session will give you a front-row seat to the action. "Pioneers and Prodigies: The Next Generation of Venture Capital" features Niki Scevak, Paul Naphtali, Annie Liao, and Mitchell Hughes discussing the dynamics between seasoned investors and newcomers. Discover how different generations are shaping the future of venture capital and what it means for startups like yours.

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6. Move Fast and Fix Things: Tech $$s Driving Thoughtful Social Impact

Tech for good is more than a buzzword; it's a movement. "Move Fast and Fix Things: Tech $$s Driving Thoughtful Social Impact" will showcase how Australia's top tech founders and businesses are using their resources to make a difference. Moderated by Antonia Ruffell from StartGiving, and featuring impact experts like Robyn King (Canva Foundation), Steve King (Atlassian Foundation), and Tash Keuneman (Keuneman Foundation), this session will inspire you to leverage your business for social good.

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Plus, Featured Speakers to Watch

• Katherine Bennell-Pegg: Australia’s first flagged astronaut, sharing her journey and insights into space exploration.
• Armand Ruiz: Vice President of Product Management for the AI Platform at IBM, discussing the future of AI and its impact on business.
• Martin D. Adams: Renowned for his work in innovation and technology, offering a glimpse into what’s next in the tech world.

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