SXSW Sydney 2025
SXSW Sydney brings together professionals from business, tech, government, health, marketing, creative industries and more for seven days of ideas, innovation and inspiration.
At its heart, the Conference offers 550+ sessions including keynotes, panels, workshops, and conversations to help you uncover emerging trends, challenge your thinking, and gain practical insights.
But SXSW Sydney is more than a conference. The city comes alive with parties, 300+ live music gigs, 120+ indie games and 95 film screenings, creating the perfect backdrop to forge new friendships, spark collaborations and keep the conversations flowing.
Plus, Tumbalong Park transforms into a vibrant hub open daily from 10am for SXSW Unlocked, with immersive brand activations, tech and gaming demos, live music and sunset showcases.
SXSW Sydney Unlocked
CONFERENCE
The annual SXSW Sydney Conference provides a global stage for Asia-Pacific creators and professionals to showcase their talent and innovations. With more than 1,000 events and experiences, and attendees from 40+ countries, SXSW Sydney is your gateway to global networking, collaboration, and exposure, solidifying Sydney as the Asia-Pacific’s creative hub. Spark fresh ideas through interactive sessions, workshops and talks that explore Tech & Innovation, Business & Leadership, Marketing & Media, Future & Sustainability, Culture & Lifestyle and Creative Industries.
Tech & Innovation
Explore a diverse array of exhibits and interactive activations from global leaders in tech. Check out the Discovery Stage for a full schedule of insightful talks, witness cutting-edge product demonstrations, and engage with the latest innovations in AI, sustainability, healthcare and more. Meet the innovators and founders primed to disrupt industries and change the way we work and live. Plus, don’t miss SXSW Sydney Pitch where startups will present their visionary ideas to industry experts, competing for the chance to compete at SXSW in Austin or SXSW London in 2026.
Music Festival
Connect with emerging and established music industry talent from Australia and the APAC region. Whether you’re an artist dreaming to break out, an exec keen to unearth new talent, or a music lover who wants to hear them first, it's an unmissable week. On top of exciting music industry, the conference includes exciting music industry speakers as well as workshops, meetups and mentoring.
Screen Festival
The SXSW Sydney Screen offering unites film professionals and creatives from across the globe, spotlighting exceptional talent from across the Asia-Pacific region. The program features an extensive array of seminars, workshops, commentary sessions, and mentorships, designed to provide deep insights into the screen industry’s creative process. Come enjoy a curated showcase of feature films, shorts, TV premieres, music videos, and XR experiences. Embracing the democratisation of screen storytelling, this event celebrates the moving image and its innovative future.