Explore key SXSW Sydney locations!

September 27, 2024

SXSW Sydney is just around the corner, ready to enliven the city and bring together a vibrant community of creative minds and curious thinkers!

To help you navigate your journey and make the most out of your SXSW Sydney experience, we've put together this handy snapshot of the main hubs across the event.

Administration

International Convention Centre
Address: 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000

  • Ticketing Hall
  • Speaker & Talent Help desks

Conference

This year’s SXSW Sydney is set to be an unforgettable week, running from October 14-20, 2024. With over 1,000 events and experiences lined up, this festival is your gateway to global networking, collaboration, and inspiration. Attendees from more than 40 countries will converge in Sydney, solidifying its status as the Asia-Pacific's creative hub.

SXSW Sydney will take place across several key venues, each offering unique sessions and experiences:

International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney)
Address: 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000

  • · Keynote & Featured Sessions
  • · Conference Talks, Panels & Meetups
  • · Podcast Stage
  • · Awesome Black Lounge
  • · Bookshop

Chau Chak Building (UTS Building 8)
Address: UTS, Building 8, Platform 14/28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo NSW 2007

  • · Personal & Professional Development Hub
  • · Talks & Roundtables
  • · Workshops

Novotel Darling Square
Address: 17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000

  • · Conference Talks & Panels
  • · Partner Programming

Tumbalong Park & Precinct
Address: 11 Harbour St, Sydney NSW 2000

  • · The Ideas Dome for meetups & sessions
  • · Public Programming
  • · Tech & Innovation Showcase

Tech & Innovation Festival

Get ready to explore cutting-edge tech with exhibits and interactive activations from global leaders. Attend insightful talks at the Discovery Stage and engage with innovations in AI, sustainability, and healthcare.

Tech & Innovation Expo

International Convention Centre
Address: 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000

  • · Exhibitor booths
  • · Partner activations
  • · Discovery Stage sessions
  • · Startup Village
  • · Next Stage sessions

Tech & Innovation programming

  • · Pitch Rounds and Finals
  • · Hack-a-thon
  • · Discovery Stage
  • · Next Stage
  • · Start Up Village
  • · XR Showcase
  • · Indie Dev Outpost

Games Festival

Experience the future of gaming and be a part of what’s next. SXSW Sydney Games Festival plays host to games professionals, enthusiasts and new gamers, bringing together the entire community for a unique and rewarding experience. Featuring live play, hands-on demos, talks, product launches, mixers, parties, mentoring sessions and more.

Fortress Sydney
Address: Central Park Mall

  • · Games Awards Night  
  • · Commentary Sessions
  • · Panels
  • · Tabletop Games
  • · Parties
  • · Mixers

UTS Building 1
Address: University of Technology Sydney Building 1, 1/15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007

  • · Microtalks
  • · Meet Ups
  • · Games Festival Showcase
  • · Games Investment Forum  
  • · Mentoring
  • · Talks and panels
  • · Student Games Showcase
  • · Early Career Program
  • · BitSummit Showcase
  • · Raw Fury Showcase  
  • · Games Industry Breakfast

Music Festival

JMC Academy & ICC
Address: 561 Harris St, Ultimo NSW 2007 / 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW 2000

  • · Workshops
  • · Panels
  • · Mentor Sessions

Chippendale & Broadway Precinct – Artist & Presenter Showcases
Address:

  • · The Abercrombie Hotel
  • · The Barrie
  • · The Chippo Hotel
  • · Knox Street Bar
  • · Kyiv Social
  • · The Lord Gladstone
  • · The Lansdowne  
  • · Phoenix Central Park
  • · Sneaky Possum
  • · The Loft UTS
  • · The Underground UTS
  • · The Commons Court
  • · Tumbalong Park

Screen Festival

Catch a curated selection of films highlighting emerging talent in feature films, shorts, and XR experiences. Evening screenings at the Darling Harbour Theatre will showcase headliner sessions that give you a sneak peek into upcoming releases.

International Convention Centre – Darling Harbour Theatre
Address: 14 Darling Drive, Sydney NSW 2000

  • · Opening Night Event
  • · Headline Screenings

Palace Central Cinema
Address: Level 3 / 28 Broadway. Chippendale NSW 2008

  • · Film Screenings
  • · Meet ups

Ritz Randwick Cinema
Address: 45 St Pauls Street, Randwick NSW 2031

  • · Film Screenings

Dendy Newtown Cinema
Address: 261 – 263 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042

  • · Film Screenings

Fortress Sydney
Address: Central Park Mall

  • · Meet ups
  • · Talks
  • · Commentary

UTS Building 1
Address: University of Technology Sydney Building 1, 1/15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007

  • · Mentorships

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