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SXSW Sydney this year is absolutely epic with so much to see. Here are just 10 standout sessions - from more than 50 panels, talks, meetups, workshops, short talks, podcasts on Monday alone - and more than 300 Conference sessions across the week!
Breaking Convention: Truly Unnecessary or Absolutely Essential
Tim Minchin, Suzie Miller, Josh Niland and Jonathan Kneebone explore why creatives challenge conventions in this unconventional panel. Discover the pros and cons of breaking rules and forging unique paths in the creative industries
Manohar Paluri, VP of AI at Meta in conversation with Ryan Patel - Exploring large language models and open-source AI.
Anatomy of a rescue; the week the world watched on.
Dr Richard Harris & Adam Spencer recount the dramatic 2018 Thai cave rescue. Harris also shares underwater imagery, bringing to life some of the world's most spectacular and inaccessible depths.
Designing with Country: Cultural design as driver of extraordinary contemporary places
Australia's Indigenous design agency, BALARINJI, explores how Aboriginal philosophies can influence design thinking for technology, architecture, sustainability, & the built environment. With Johnny Bridges & Ros Moriarty.
Thought Leadership on LinkedIn: how to build your startup brand
LinkedIn News Australia tech editor Marty McCarthy alongside Cayla Dengate, Leila Oliveira & Nick Bell host a workshop for entrepreneurs on boosting engagement through educational content.
Australia 2035 - Are You Ready For What's Coming?
Join a lively debate on the hopes, fears, aspirations, and desires shaping the nation's trajectory towards 2035. With WPP's Rose Herceg, David Speers, Katie Rigg-Smith & Ross Gordon
Where is our local manufacturing powerhouse of the future?
Samantha Delgos, Bianca Spender, Eric Phu, and Craig Heckenberg on transforming local manufacturing & how brands, suppliers, and manufacturers can collaborate for sustainable growth in the sector.
The Pain and the Gain of Modern Business.
Dominic Price, Work Futurist at Atlassian, shares insights on navigating change in modern organisations. He'll discuss leadership challenges, current work priorities, and strategies for thriving teams. Expect real-life examples and actionable advice for building a better future.
Plate It Forward - A Quest to Become the First Hatted Social Entrepreneurship.
Shaun Christie-David shares Plate It Forward's journey - and how the venture blends gastronomic prowess with social upliftment, turning every meal into a mission.
Can Australia be the energy superpower that saves the world?
Simon Holmes à Court, Amanda McKenzie, Tim Devine, and Craig Reucassel discuss Australia's potential to lead the global transition to a zero-carbon future, exploring digital tools and innovative solutions accelerating the energy transition
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Fenella Kernebone
Head of Conference Programming - SXSW Sydney
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