SXSW SYDNEY® NOW ON SALE – SUBMIT YOUR CONFERENCE SESSION, VOTE TODAY
SXSW SYDNEY® NOW ON SALE – SUBMIT YOUR CONFERENCE SESSION, VOTE TODAY
Sydney, Australia – Thursday 20 March 2025 – South by Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) is on sale today and is offering the most affordable Early Bird ticket release to date, with new passes and pricing in response to community demand.
ON SALE TODAY: a new, limited Conference Day Pass starting at $295 with full-week Conference and Festival access this year starting from $495 (plus booking fees), demonstrating a clear commitment to opening the whole event to a broader audience. Day pass numbers are limited, and first to buy will be first to secure their preferred day later in the year.
SXSW Sydney 2025 will again feature 1,600 sessions and events – 400+ conference sessions, 150+ professional development sessions, 300+ music performances, 95 film screenings, 150 games, and more than 400 brand-led events.
Submissions for the SXSW Sydney 2025 Conference remain OPEN until 23 March, but Public Voting is already underway, with many incredible contributions among the hundreds of sessions across the Conference’s 23 tracks. See below for some of the most intriguing speaking proposals for SXSW Sydney 2025, all in need of your vote to be part of the event in October.
Tech & Innovation Tracks – Hearing from emerging innovators focused on solving the world’s most pressing challenges
These four tracks will upskill attendees on how AI and quantum computing are transforming industries, how sophisticated cybersecurity measures defend our digital world, and how the latest medical advancements are revolutionising healthcare. Up for your vote; “Are we designing a better future—or our own obsolescence?” with Kirsten Brown, Ben Hamer and Sean Gallagher; and “The rapid advancement of quantum computing has dismantled digital security measures much faster than anticipated. Become the one who knows”, with Alexey Bocharnikov of Accenture.
Marketing & Media Tracks – Exploring the future of advertising, the creator economy, and journalism
Attendees of these three tracks will learn to build authentic connections and communities while balancing commercial goals, taking away insights into the reshaped media landscape, from tackling misinformation, to threats, to press freedom. Seeking your vote, Poppy Reid, Steve Grace, Merrick Watts and Amy Castano on “The Power of Personality: Podcasting’s Shift from Brands to Individuals” and “The Creativity Gap” with Ben Rennie and Tim Ross (Modernister).
Business & Leadership Tracks – Hearing from changemakers making a positive impact in a tech-driven global economy
Participants will elevate their expertise across four tracks from the evolving nature of work, education, finance and entrepreneurship. Up for selection, “DEI in Crisis: Why Ignoring Ethics Will Cost Us All” with Min-Shi Michelle Limn or “The Indigenous Business Sector: Strategies for Growth & Investment” with Kyah Bell, Kyah Simon and Craig Blair of AirTree.
Culture & Lifestyle Tracks – Covering the breadth of human ingenuity and breakthrough trends influencing our lifestyles
These four tracks give insights to the experts influencing the everyday, from fashion and beauty to travel and sports, showing how collective experiences shape communities and individual well-being. For your consideration – Courtney Krulis’ “Love, Hope, and Rebellion – Rolling the Dice on the Future of Relationships” with Steph Clarke and Megan Davis and “The future of travel – from turbulence to resilience” with Robert Dougan, Mathew Densten and Michelle Newton.
Future & Sustainability Tracks – Exploring how we live, move, and build a sustainable world
Across these five tracks, attendees will take away transformative solutions shaping resilient futures, through new design and technology. Up for your vote here, representing the Committee for Sydney, Eamon Waterford, with “The world is wrong about Sydney” and “Visitor-centred design for the built environment” with Andi Mastrosavas and Nic Whyte to hear about The O, the world’s first location-aware museum guide created for MONA.
Creative Industries Tracks – Uncovering the disciplines, technology and innovations driving music, screen, and games
Attendees will gain valuable insights from leading creatives, developers and experts to upskill on platforms, financing, technology, live performance and events. Sure to be popular – “Beyond Reality LIVE: Behind TV’s Most Addictive Shows” presented by Keely Sonntag (ITV Studios), David McDonald (Endemol Shine), and Wes Dening (Eureka Productions) and Hayley Ferguson (Beyond Reality). Equally so, “Video killed the orchestra?”with Becky Lees – LSO Live Ltd, Maarten Walraven – Symphony.live, Dylan Stewart – Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Cindy Lim – Singapore Symphony.
To secure your Pass or to apply to submit to the Conference or Festivals, visit www.sxswsydney.com.
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 1,600 events and networking sessions across the conference, expo and the tech and innovation, games, music and screen festivals. 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. SXSW SYDNEY, SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST SYDNEY and other SXSW, LLC marks used under license.
About SXSW®
South by Southwest (SXSW) dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music, and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2026 will take place from March 12-18 in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com.
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.
