Pro Pass

Tech & Innovation / Music / Screen / Games

Want to make the most of SXSW Sydney? A Pro Pass (formerly known as a Badge) is perfect for anyone looking to dive deep into what interests them most. Secure your Pro Pass now for only $695, saving $300 on the final release price.

Pick your primary focus—Tech & Innovation, Music, Games, or Screen—and get the whole Conference plus primary access to your preferred festival’s content, from industry showcases to networking events.

Pro Pass

7-day Conference, Expo + Festivals Experience

$995
$695
+ Booking Fee
  • 5 Days of Conference + Festival and Expo access
  • Choice of Tech & Innovation, Music, Games or Screen focus
  • Meetups, Parties, Networking, Mentoring Events
  • Primary access to chosen focus Festival events
  • Secondary access to all other Festival events.

Formerly a Tech & Innovation, Music, Games or Screen ‘Badge’.

SXSW Sydney Pro Pass

Your days will be packed with professional development sessions and industry showcases, plus plenty of evening entertainment and networking to unwind after all that learning. The best part? You can still check out everything else happening across the other festivals (noting those with primary access get first dibs if there's a line when you arrive).

If this sounds like you, get ready to lock in your Pro Pass from March 20 for only $495 knowing you’re saving $500 on the final release price, and for $400 lower than the early bird price offered in 2024.

Looking to do it all? Upgrade to Platinum for VIP access to every Festival.

PRo Pass Inclusions

Pro Pass holders attend the Conference and the Tech & Innovation, Music, Screen and Games Festivals, with primary access included for their Festival of focus, secondary access otherwise.

Platinum
Xpress access for select Keynote & Featured Sessions
Platinum Lounge (ICC Sydney)
Platinum Coworking Lounge (ICC Sydney)
Platinum Party
Conference
Conference Keynotes, Panels & Featured Speakers (ICC Sydney)
Conference Panels & Featured Speakers (Other Venues)
Creative Industry Conference Tracks (Music, Games & Screen)
Meetups, Networking & Mentoring Events
Tech & Innovation Festival
Conference Keynotes, Panels & Featured Speakers (ICC Sydney)
Conference Panels & Featured Speakers (Other Venues)
Innovation Expo
Meetups, Parties, Networking Events
Startup Pitch
Games Festival
Games Festival Showcase
Games Festival Events
Games Workshops and Mentor Sessions
Games Industry Meet-ups, Networking Events & Parties
Music Festival
Music Festival Showcase
Music Festival Events
Music Workshops and Mentor Sessions
Music Industry Meet-ups, Networking Events & Parties
Screen Festival
Screen Festival Showcase
Screen Festival Events
Screen Workshops and Mentor Sessions
Screen Industry Meet-ups, Networking Events & Parties
Tumbalong Park & Activations
Brand Activations & Country Houses
Daily Free Program in and around Tumbalong Park

Access Key

Primary Access
Secondary Access
No Access

How Access Works
Primary: Admitted first via a designated line, entrance or reservation system until the venue reaches capacity
Primary or Secondary: Access dependent on the Pro Pass type selected. Secondary access admitted after Primary access line
All access is dependent on availability & capacity.

Conference

Technology & Innovation

Technology & Innovation explores how AI and quantum computing are transforming industries, next to the sophisticated cybersecurity measures defending our digital world. Discover how the latest medical advancements—from personalised precision medicine to drug discovery and biotechnological breakthroughs—are revolutionising healthcare. Be inspired by startup success stories and hear from emerging innovators focussed on solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. The Technology & Innovation programming will include a range of panel formats, mentor sessions, workshops and the SXSW Sydney Hackathon brainstorm.

Leadership, Education & Employment

Leadership, Education & Employment programming examines the evolving nature of work, education, and commerce in a tech-driven global economy. Industry professionals explore societal expectations, remote collaboration, and technological advancements shaping workplaces and communities. Key topics include future skills, EduTech, personalised learning, student experience, recruitment, workplace training, and the role of emerging technologies, as well as the challenges and innovations impacting the financial industries, offering insights into navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing world.

Culture, Society & Lifestyle

Culture, Society & Lifestyle programming explores how our collective experiences shape communities and individual well-being. Discussions cover the industries defining our lifestyles—fashion, food, and travel—the trends, technologies, and sustainable practices. Hear insights from chefs, growers, and innovators, alongside emerging travel experiences and business models redefining our world. Discover the work of designers, architects, artists and creatives, highlighting breakthroughs in technology, as well as the icons and innovators reshaping the global sports and fitness industry.

Advertising & Content

In Advertising & Content, discover the future of advertising, the creator economy, and journalism through programming that explores the intersection and trends driving these industries. Learn how creativity and technology craft impactful brand experiences, engaging consumers across various platforms; strategies for engaging audiences and building communities, including authenticity versus commercialisation; and the challenges facing the media landscape, including trust and misinformation, threats to press freedom, and the evolving intersection of advertising, branding, and technology.

Future & Sustainability

Explores cutting-edge innovations shaping a sustainable and resilient future. From renewable energy, ClimateTech, and strategies for addressing climate change to advancements in transport, infrastructure, and smart cities; electric and autonomous vehicles, aviation breakthroughs, space travel, alternative fuels, and micro-mobility. Gain insights into transformative technologies, including nanotech, life extension research, and interplanetary habitation. This programming offers a glimpse into possible futures, showcasing the scientific and technological breakthroughs redefining how we live, move, and build a more sustainable world.

Creative Industries

Explore the creative, commercial and technical disciplines driving the music, screen, and games industries, and how technology and innovation shape content creation, distribution, and audience engagement. Hear from leading creatives, developers, artists, and industry experts, covering trends in streaming platforms, financing, technology, live performance and events. Gain insights into professional development, career guidance, and the cultural and economic impact of these industries. Sessions run alongside Music, Screen & Games festival events, mixers, and showcases and include high-profile speakers across marketing, communications, technology, and trends.

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