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The Platinum Badge is your key to everything SXSW Sydney has to offer — opening up the breadth and depth of our groundbreaking conference sessions, festivals, networking opportunities and more.
Enjoy enhanced Platinum benefits like fast-track badge pick-up, Xpress passes, access to VIP lounges, and additional perks.
You can upgrade Music, Games, Screen or Tech & Innovation 7-day Badge to a Platinum Badge today for $400 by following this link.
Xpress passes for each day's sessions open at 9am the day prior and are available to Platinum badgeholders until allocation exhausted. Simply follow this link, enter the QR code from your digital ticket, enter your email, and follow the prompts to redeem an Xpress pass for your chosen session.
Monday 8am–9:30am
Platinum welcome coffees – meet other Platinum badgeholders, plan your week, and share hints & tips.
Tuesday 8am–11am
Platinum morning juice pick-me-up – grab a fresh juice after the Platinum Opening Party and get ready for day two of the conference.
Wednesday 2pm–5pm
Platinum discover wines from NSW – discover local wines from NSW and mingle with fellow platinum badge attendees.
Thursday 2pm–5pm
Platinum ice cream pick-me-up – grab an ice cream and catch up with new connections.
Friday 4pm–5pm
Platinum margaritas – debrief after the last conference session with complimentary margaritas. And get ready for the next SXSW stop: Austin!
Platinum Lounge opening hours:
Monday–Wednesday: 8am–5pm
Thursday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Kick off SXSW Sydney 2024 in style at this exclusive Platinum Badge event! Hosted in the UTS Great Hall and presented by Accenture, the night promises world-class entertainment, cutting-edge tech, and top-tier networking.
Goa-based electronic music sensation Dualist Inquiry will bring his acclaimed audio-visual show, fresh from Lollapalooza India, to Sydney. His performance will feature Accenture’s own AI-driven visuals, displayed live on the LED screen, alongside stunning projection-mapped visuals on the ceiling.
As we open the week, Accenture will showcase their innovative approach to immersive experiences, providing a glimpse into the future of digital creativity. Connect with fellow industry leaders, creators, and innovators as the week’s festivities begin with a bang!
Monday 14 October, 6pm–9pm | UTS Building 1, Great Hall
Looking for a quiet space to grab a seat and get. work done in between sessions? This is the place for you! The Platinum co-working lounge presented by Hubspot is open daily. You'll find plenty of comfortable seating, access to power, high speed WiFi, and a quiet space to tackle your inbox.
Plus, starting daily from 1pm, our friends at Archie Rose will be hosting a gin tasting & build=your-own spritz bar for Platinum badgeholders to enjoy.
And from 4pm–5pm each day, join us for exclusive community events with fireside chats, networking, and the Archie Rose tasting bar.
Opening hours
Monday–Wednesday: 8am–5pm
Thursday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Join us for an exclusive Platinum Badge Happy Hour on Thursday at the ALL.com Lobby Lounge in Tumbalong Park! As the presenting partner on the Platinum Badge lanyard, ALL.com invites you to relax, unwind, and connect with fellow attendees while enjoying the best in hospitality from iconic brands like Pullman, Novotel, and Ibis. It’s the perfect way to recharge and network before diving back into the week’s exciting sessions and events.
4:30pm–6pm, Thursday the 17th of October.
5pm–6pm, Thursday the 17th of October.
An executive coaching program created by Jonathan Pease.
1:30pm, Monday the 14th of October.
Make sure you're ready for event week by downloading the SXSW Sydney app and activating your account. You can find all Platinum events by navigating to 'Schedule > Filter > Ticket Type'.
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