Conference professional development programs will cover entrepreneurship, governance, marketing, leadership and more, providing practical skills, expert insights, and meaningful connections, to tackle the big questions.
Our expanded program delivers hands-on workshops with industry pioneers guiding participants through real-world applications of emerging technologies. Addressing both immediate skills and long-term strategic thinking, discussions will take place in intimate environments where participants engage directly with global thought leaders. The opportunities to network facilitate connections that extend beyond the keynotes and featured speakers, often leading to unexpected partnerships and career building connections.
The Tech & Innovation Festival professional development program will provide opportunities for attendees to upskill in AI, cybersecurity, data and privacy and ethical progress, including expertise from SXSW Sydney industry and government partners.
Participants will explore applications across industries while addressing implementation challenges and ethical considerations. Sessions will explore regulatory frameworks and compliance while providing approaches to evaluating emerging technologies against societal impacts, helping participants balance progress with responsibility.
The Screen Festival will include seminars, film commentaries and matchmade mentoring to connect early- and mid-career filmmakers with industry vets. Covering technical filmmaking, funding, marketing, the festival circuit, audiences and more, it will provide insider insights, in an in-the-room and off-the-record environment.
Our enhanced Screen Festival introduces Director's Workshops where filmmakers deconstruct pivotal scenes, revealing creative decisions and technical solutions that aren't always taught in film school. Other sessions will demystify film financing through case studies from producers who have successfully navigated traditional and alternative funding routes.
The Music Festival program will focus on future business, upskilling artists and professionals at all levels with a series of panels, workshops and mentor sessions on the topics of AI, new markets, careers and marketing trends.
Participants will learn how to navigate the evolving industry landscape, including leveraging music rights, optimising streaming strategies and building sustainable revenue models. We’ll offer insider experience with the latest AI tools, guided by producers who integrate artificial intelligence into creative workflows while maintaining artistic integrity.
The Games Festival's professional development will focus on investment and business development skills and global markets to empower indie game developers to find ongoing success commercially, as well as creatively.
From practical workshops to help attendees create compelling pitch decks to insider knowledge on partnership opportunities and approaches to maximising visibility in a crowded marketplace.
SXSW Sydney's professional development programme creates immersive, practical learning experiences that deliver immediate value while building foundations for long-term success.
Participants leave with actionable strategies, valuable connections and enhanced skills that provide competitive advantages in rapidly evolving industries.
Plan your week at SXSW Sydney 2025, on sale from March 20.
