Experience the Next Wave of Innovation

Witness groundbreaking ideas and industry disruptions.

Discover what’s next, now

The Tech & Innovation Festival is where the future takes centre stage. Across four days, the brightest minds and the most innovative companies from around the world converge to showcase breakthrough technologies and ideas set to reshape how we live, work, and connect.

Explore a diverse mix of exhibits, interactive activations, and product demonstrations from global leaders in tech. Dive into talks on the Discovery Stage, experience the latest in AI, sustainability, and healthcare, and meet the innovators and founders driving real change.

From the excitement of SXSW Sydney Pitch — where start-ups compete for the chance to take their vision to SXSW Austin or SXSW London in 2026 — to hands-on experiences across the Expo floor, the Tech & Innovation Festival is your gateway to what’s next

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SXSW Sydney Conference

Oct 13-17

Tech & Innovation Official Party

Oct 13

Innovation Expo

Oct 15-18

SXSW Sydney Pitch

Oct 15-16

Hackathon

Oct 15-18

“The SXSW Sydney 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

discover Future-shaping insights

Global leaders and industry experts share the latest trends in AI, robotics, data, health and MedTech. These conference sessions aren’t just talks — they’re roadmaps to where technology is headed.

Unmissable networking opportunities

From the Opening Night to Pitch Grand Final celebrations, the festival is built for connection. Meet collaborators, investors, and innovators — the people who will shape your next big move.

Innovation you can experience

Beyond the talks, the Innovation Expo and showcases bring ideas to life. From interactive demos to emerging start-ups, this is your chance to see and touch the technologies changing our world.

MEREDITH WHITTAKER

President, Signal

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BILL
TAI

VC Educator & Athlete

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LARS
RASMUSSEN

Co-founder, Panathenea

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SPEAKERS & SESSIONS

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Innovation Expo

A showcase of what’s next

Immerse yourself in talks, product demos, and interactive installations from the Asia-Pacific’s most innovative brands, companies, and creators. The Innovation Expo is also home to Startup Village — the launchpad for tomorrow’s brightest ventures.

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SXSW Sydney Pitch

Where big ideas meet big opportunities

Ground-breaking start-ups from across the globe pitch their bold visions to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media, and leading investors — live on stage. This is where industries are disrupted and the future takes shape.

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Hackathon

Build, break, and reinvent with AI

The SXSW Sydney Hackathon unites engineers, founders, and curious minds to tackle big challenges. Across multiple days, teams brainstorm, code, and create solutions with AI — competing for prizes, recognition, and the thrill of invention.

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Student Pitch (New)

Next-gen thinkers take the stage

Twelve finalists from Australia’s tertiary sector pitch their ideas for what’s next. With just three minutes each, these rising innovators compete to impress and inspire at the Innovation Expo on 18 October.

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Tech & Innovation Showcase (New)

Tomorrow’s tech, today

A two-day exhibition spotlighting interactive projects from students and early-stage innovators at the pre-commercial stage. Explore the breakthroughs set to shape the future, live at ICC Sydney.

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XR+ Showcase

Immersion reimagined

Step into the future of immersive technology. Beyond VR—explore sensors, sound, generative systems, and experience-led innovation in action.

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Conference Tracks

Tech & Innovation

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AI & Robotics

Exploring AI's expansion across industries and society, from ethics and regulation to workforce impact and robotics integration.

Cyber & Your Data

Programming covers safeguarding sensitive data and digital systems, tackling deepfakes, privacy, cyber threats, and future security tech.

Health & MedTech

Health & MedTech sessions dive into advances in healthcare, from gene editing to personalised medicine, psychedelics, and mental health.

Technology

Technology sessions explore innovations driving change, focusing on emerging tech and growth in Asia Pacific, Australia, and globally.

WHO’S ON, WHEN

Curious about when the big ideas hit the stage? Explore the schedule or download the SXSW Sydney app to plan your perfect Tech & Innovation Festival experience.

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