SXSW SYDNEY LAUNCHES 2024 MENTOR PROGRAM

We're thrilled to launch our 2024 Mentor program!

These sessions will offer access to industry leaders across tech, advertising, education, film, music and more. Whether you're an emerging talent or mid-career professional, this is an opportunity to gain invaluable guidance and insights from experts.

Looking to advance your career?

Considering a career change?

Need some life direction?

Check out our 40+ newly-announced mentors heading to SXSW Sydney this October, ready to share their expertise.

Limited spots available and advanced signup is advised. Click here to secure your spot!

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ONE-ON-ONE MENTORS

Monday, 14 October:

• Reggie Ba-Pe (Alias)

• Ursula Dyer-Lepporoli (KPMG)

• Joanne Gray (JoanneGray.org)

• Renee Gangemi (The Marketing Equation)

• Nicky Bryson (The Trenches)  

• Greg (Sparrow) Graham (Advertising Industry)  

• Kim Anderson (kimanderson.co)

Tuesday, 15 October:

• Tom Dawkins (StartSomeGood)

• Bronwyn Voyce (Civic Futures Lab)

• Pierre Lonchampt (Diapason Consulting)  

• Darren Saunders (Deputy Chief Scientist & Engineer, NSW Gov)

• Kate Dezarnaulds (WorkLife)  

• Rosanna Iacono (The Growth Activists & Seamless)

• Felicity McVay (Ex TikTok; YouTube; Fremantle)

• Robin Fieldhouse (AusIndustry)

• Daniel Gronowski (Ausindustry)

Wednesday, 16 October

• Zunilka Casmenco Whitnall (UNICEF)

• Dom Price (Atlassian)

• Nina Walsh (Amazon Web Services)

• Michael Lewarne (unmeas.ured)

• Dina Bassile (Tibi Access)

• Scott Taylor CPP (Praesidium Risk and Resilience)

• Isaiah Steinfeld (Amazon Web Services)

• Manisha Amin (Inclusive Design Collective)

Thursday, 17 October:

• Clare Winterbourn (Born Bred Talent)

• Monica Davidson (Creative Plus Business)

• Zoe Condliffe (She's A Crowd)

• David Doust (LearnBot)

• Aliza Knox (Cipherstash)

• Christopher Lawrence (Monash University)

• Chantelle Ralevska (Psyber)

• Kate Bower (CHOICE)

• Tanvir Uddin (Invest Wholesum)

• Aaron Quigley (CSRO’s Data61)

• Luli Adeyemo (TechDiversity)

• Lisa Longman (Bloom)

Friday, 18 October:

• Cinnamon Pollard (AusIndustry)

• Jodie Imam (Tractor Ventures)

• Lili Sussman (Dr. Lili Sussman)

• Queenie Tan (invest with Queenie)  

• Ann-Mary Rajanayagam (Alderon)  

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GROUP MENTORS

• Tarra van Amerongen (Head of Design, Atlassian)

• Joanne Orlando (Digital Wellbeing Researcher & Futurist)

With more to be announced!

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KEY INFORMATION

Location:

• ICC Sydney, Exhibition Level 3 Foyer (One-on-One Mentor Sessions)

• UTS Chau Chak Building, Oval Rooms (Group Mentor Sessions)

Dates:

• Monday, 14 October – Friday, 18 October

One-on-One Sessions:

• Duration: 12 minutes per mentee with each mentor

• Five one-on-one meetings during each 75-minute Mentor Session

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HOW TO ACCESS MENTORING

To maximise your professional development opportunities, we recommend securing your spot by registering. Advanced signup is required for all Mentor Sessions, and availability is limited. Click here to secure your spot once RSVPs open.

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*Must hold a SXSW Sydney badge to partake in mentoring sessions. Bookings are only limited to one per attendee.

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