SXSW Sydney® Mobile App FAQs

October 8, 2024


How do I create an account on the App?

  • In the main menu select “My Profile”
  • Click “Login to your account”
  • Click “Create New Account”
  • Complete all required information and click “Create User”
  • Once an account is created it can take up to 15 mins before your account is enabled and you can log into the mobile app.

I created a new account on the App but it isn’t working

  • If you have newly created your account, it can take up to 15 minutes for the new account to link to the mobile app. Please check again in 15 minutes.
  • If this is still not working, we suggest resetting your password, to do this:
  • In the main menu select “My Profile”
  • Click “Login to your account”
  • Click “Forgot your Password”

I had an account for the mobile app in 2023, why isn’t it working?

  • We have a new ticketing and digital platform in 2024 so last year's account will not work. To create an new account follow the instructions above.

How do I opt-in / view other Attendees through the App?

  • To view the attendee list, you must have a registered badge and have opted in. You can only see other attendees who are also opt-in.
  • To opt-in:
  1. Make sure you are logged into the mobile app.
  2. In the main menu select “My Profile”
  3. Click “Edit Profile”
  4. Relogin into the Lup / App account management portal
  5. Click Edit Profile
  6. You can now update your profile and change your opt-in settings.

How do I change my profile picture/biography?

  • Make sure you are logged into the mobile app.
  • In the main menu select “My Profile”
  • Click “Edit Profile”
  • Relogin into the Lup / App account management portal
  • Click Edit Profile
  • You can now update your profile and change your opt-in settings.

Can I message other attendees through the App?

  • Once logged in and opt-ed in to the attendee feed you are able to explore other attendees and send them direct messages.
  • To send a direct message:
  • click on “attendees” in the main menu.  
  • This is an A-Z list (sorted alphabetically by last name)
  • Click on the person you want to message. This will open their profile.
  • At the bottom of the screen will be some white text that says “send message.”
  • Replies to your direct message can be found in your inbox and accessed via your profile in the main menu.

How do I set up session recommendations/interest tags?

  • Recommendations are based on sessions that users have favourited with similar interests. In order to receive these recommendations you need to select you interest tags in your profile.
  • Make sure you are logged into the mobile app.
  • In the main menu select “My Profile”
  • Click “Edit Profile”
  • Relog in into the Lup / App account management portal
  • Click Edit Profile
  • You can select your interest tags.

What does “Popular” mean

  • When sessions I marked as popular in the mobile app schedule, it means that a lot of attendees have favourited the session, and it might exceed the capacity of the room. We recommended getting to these sessions early to avoid disappointment.

Why was I recommended a session?

  • Recommendations are suggestions for sessions that you might be interested in. When you view the schedule, these are highlighted in orange.
  • In order to receive recommendation sessions, you need to select some interest tags via you profile.
  • Make sure you are logged into the mobile app.
  • In the main menu select “My Profile.”
  • Click “Edit Profile”
  • Relog in into the Lup / App account management portal
  • Click Edit Profile
  • You can select your interest tags.

Do I use the App to collect my Badge or Wristband?

  • Yes, when you are logged in, your Profile has a ‘scan for check in’ option  
  • The QR code revealed and Photo ID is all you need when you collect your badge or Wristband.  
  • Badges or Wristbands can be collected at the ICC at ‘The Gallery’ on Level 2 from 8am on Monday October 14.  
  • ‘The Gallery’ at the ICC is open for accreditation collection from 8am - 8pm on Monday Oct 14th to Wed 16th, then from 9am - 7pm Thursday and 9am - 5pm Friday. Saturday it's only open from 10am to 1pm, and not at all on Sunday.  
  • Wristbands can also be collected from the UTS Buildling 1 Foyer UTS  from Tuesday Oct 15, 10am - 8pm, Wednesday - Saturday 10am to 10pm and Sunday 10am to 1pm. You will also need your Photo ID and QR code.  
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