SXSW SYDNEY® ANNOUNCES 500+ NEW SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS, ARTISTS, SCREENINGS, GAMES AND EXPERIENCES
View the full list at schedule.sxswsydney.com where you can start building your schedule
Sydney, Australia – Tuesday, 25 June, 2024 – SXSW Sydney has today announced more than 500 new speakers, workshops, artists, screenings, games and experiences for this year’s Event, taking place October 14–20. This is only the beginning, with more than two-thirds of the program still to be revealed.
SXSW Sydney Chair and TEG Group CEO Geoff Jones said, “SXSW Sydney’s uniqueness lies in the breadth of content, topics and experiences on offer, and this October we are excited to welcome a diverse group of speakers and talent from a range of industries to the SXSW Sydney stage.”
Following a phenomenal response to Session Select, which calls on the global community to submit their ideas to be part of the 2024 program, SXSW Sydney Conference is thrilled to release its latest round of panels, talks and workshops. Leading the charge of international thought leaders appearing is Reed Jobs, Founder of venture capital firm Yosemite, which has raised more than $200 million to finance innovation in cancer care. Badge holders will also hear from Google DeepMind AI researcher Clare Bycroft, Managing Director of Bunnings Mike Schneider, Founder of BuildClub Annie Liao, Deputy Associate Dean Education, UTS Business Dr Amanda White OAM, Founder and Lead of the first National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) Professor Christopher Lawrence, CEO of Andromeda Robotics Grace Brown, and many more.
Newly added Sessions:
View the full list at schedule.sxswsydney.com where you can start building your schedule. Stay tuned for more announcements.
Other Sessions announced today include Milk, The World’s Most Controversial Superfood, Renowned Chef & Farmer Matthew Evans explores the unbelievable story behind this ubiquitous liquid; Love, Sex, and Intimacy In the Age of AI , an examination of how technology is reshaping the very fabric of human connection with the world’s leading authority on sextech, Bryony Cole; Of Beauty Rich and Not so Rare: Stepping Up on Smart Places, a discussion on creating smart cities; Indigenous Futures in STEM, Professor Chris Lawrence reveals how Indigenous peoples and their ways of knowing, being and doing are not separate to STEM – but strongly intertwined; Pictures of You: How You’re Being Watched Everywhere From Your Couch To Your Car, an exploration into the cost of convenience with political economist Jathan Sadowski, consumer advocate, Kate Bower, and security director Jacqui Kernot; Where is my Mind? The Coming Wave of Neurotechnology and What it Means for Humans, hear from experts Lorraine Finlay, Kate Bower and Kiley Seymour on the science and delve into the human rights issues presented by neurotechnology; Māori Knowledge & Education Through Video Games, 4Phase Games delve into the captivating realm of Indigenous futurism and Māori storytelling; Signals in the Noise — Why is Cyber and Data so Hard with Victor Dominello, Michelle Price, Lesley Seebeck and Paul Rush; and more.
Newly added Workshops include From Idea to Reality: Building a No-Code Augmented Reality Prototype in 30 Minutes or Less with award-winning XR designer Sarah Tan, The Power of Scent in Immersive Experiences with experience designer Tammy Burnstock and perfumer Jocelyn Fullerton, and Competitive advantage and intellectual property – protecting your investment with Lisa Cohen & Julie Wheway from IP Australia.
SXSW Sydney Music Festival
Today, SXSW Sydney Music Festival has revealed over 60 new additions to the stacked 2024 artist lineup. Artists announced so far hail from Australia, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and the UK. Curated by the SXSW Sydney programming team from 1200+ submissions, highlights from this announcement include: the first Indonesian band to ever play Glastonbury, Voice of Baceprot; Tāmaki Makaurau all-stars Phoebe Rings; Taiwan-based experimental pop group I’mdifficult; indie darling of the Philippines Clara Benin; dynamic surf-rock band The Grogans, Obongjayar-cosigned East London rapper JESHI; NSW indie favourites, The Buoys; underground dance music hero, Mincy; Hatchie bandmate and cult shoegaze talent, RINSE; Central desert rockers and KISS tourmates, Mulga Bore Hard Rock; 16-year-old bedroom pop artist ixaras and four-piece Bangkok post-rock outfit Death of Heather. View the full list at schedule.sxswsydney.com where you can start building your schedule.
SXSW Sydney Screen Festival
The SXSW Sydney Screen Festival has announced a selection of exciting additions to the music stream of its program. Feature Films just added include The Most Australian Band Ever!, documenting the rise of 80s Aussie punk band the Hard-Ons, S/He Is Still Her/e: The Official Genesis P-Orridge from trans activist and AGAINST ME! Singer, LAURA JANE GRACE, Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara, capturing a band on the edge of greatness in this touching coming-of-age-portrait from debut filmmaker Kent Belcher, and Slice of Life: The American Dream. In Former Pizza Huts, A contemporary portrait of America, told through a collection of stories observed within the walls of former Pizza Hut buildings across the country. With a focus on trailblazing Aussie artists, 24 music videos will also be showcased, including 'U Should Not Be Doing That' from Amyl and the Sniffers, 'See You Tomorrow' from BAD // DREEMS, and 'Settle Petal' from The Buoys. Finally, Wellington-based animation studio Floating Rock will conduct a live Commentary Session on Kyoryu, the viral trailer which garnered 1 million views within 10 days, with creator and animator Benjamin Mulot. View the full list at schedule.sxswsydney.com where you can start building your schedule.
SXSW Sydney Games Festival
SXSW Sydney 2024 has revealed the first half of the 2024 Games Festival Showcase, with studios hailing from 16 different countries. The lineup includes HORSES, Wild Bastards, and Fishbowl, and is filled with dozens of other singular games that challenge the boundaries of genre and narrative. Driven by its mission to empower creative communities, SXSW Sydney is thrilled to again welcome developers and investors to the Games Investment Forum. Offering matchmade pitch sessions, networking events, workshops, and mentoring sessions, it’s the best possible platform for developers and studios to take the next step. Publishers and funding bodies in attendance include Raw Fury, Null Games, Team17, Whitethorn Games, Playside Publishing, Critical Reflex, Astra Logical Games, Landfall Games, PQube, Headup Games, UltraPlayers, Fellow Traveller and WINGS Interactive, with more to be announced. Exclusive to Platinum and Games Badge Holders, this event will take place on Thursday October 17 and Friday October 18. View the full list at schedule.sxswsydney.com where you can start building your schedule.
SXSW Sydney 2024 Badges are now on sale at the second release rate, secure yours before EOFY. Learn more and buy your badge today at sxswsydney.com.
SXSW Sydney is an annual gathering of visionaries, thought leaders and emerging talents from the Asia-Pacific region. The week-long program is stacked with more than 1,000 events and networking sessions across the key pillars of Tech & Innovation, Games, Music and Screen. The event seamlessly integrates art and entrepreneurship, cutting-edge advancements and fostering a collaborative ecosystem where ideas are exchanged, and partnerships are forged.
SXSW Sydney is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Plan your SXSW Sydney 2024 trip now, visit sydney.com.
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TEG is a global leader in Live Entertainment, Ticketing and Technology and has been at the heart of the live event experience for 50 years through its touring and ticketing operations. Every day TEG connects fans to experiences and customers with brands. TEG are proud partners of some of the world’s largest and most iconic venues as well as leading global brands and events. Through TEG’s integrated operating model, the business brings the best live content, ticketing, and technology to partners with access to the best and most compelling music, sporting, and entertainment events across the globe. TEG is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and operates globally with offices across Asia, Europe and the US.