SXSW SYDNEY® ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2025
Sydney, Australia – Thursday 12 December, 2024 – South by Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) is thrilled to announce the dates for next year’s Conference, Expo and Festivals off the back of a successful 2024 Event.
SXSW Sydney 2025 will run from October 13 to 19, in and around iconic precincts including Darling Harbour, Chippendale and Broadway.
In 2024, SXSW Sydney returned to deliver 1,400 conference sessions, 95 screenings, 315 performances, 150 games and brand activations to 92,000+ unique attendees from 56 different countries, united by their desire for discovery and opportunity. This year’s Event saw over 300,000 visits across more than 1600 sessions and Events, over 7 days and 7 nights.
SXSW Sydney 2024 also introduced the launch of National AI Month and extended free programming in Tumbalong Park across 7 days with 163 Events, which were attended by over 190,000 people.
Geoff Jones, Chair of SXSW Sydney said:
“We are delighted to announce the dates for SXSW Sydney 2025, in Partnership with the NSW Government.
“SXSW Sydney 2024 was a great success on all fronts and was bigger than its debut year in attendance numbers and sessions throughout the week.
“We look forward to paving the way for more innovators across the tech and innovation, music, screen, games and creative industries by providing these creators with an opportunity on a Global stage.”
Submissions for the SXSW Sydney 2025 Conference, Music, Screen and Games Festival will open early in 2025.
SXSW Sydney is delivered in Partnership with the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Plan your SXSW Sydney 2025 trip now, visit sydney.com.
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About SXSW Sydney®
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 with cutting-edge advancements, fostering a collaborative ecosystem where ideas are exchanged and partnerships are forged. SXSW Sydney 2025 will take place on 13–19 October, on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.
About Destination NSW
Destination NSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.
About TEG
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.
