Designed to showcase new and upcoming work from exceptional, independent games developers, the SXSW Sydney Games Showcase is a celebration and exploration of the creativity and potential of games.
Games Festival Showcase
The cornerstone of the SXSW Sydney Games Festival, this curated collection of over 120 games gives developers the opportunity to showcase their work to thousands of industry professionals, media, creatives, and fans. Designed to showcase new and upcoming work from exceptional, independent games developers, the SXSW Sydney Games Showcase is a celebration and exploration of the creativity and potential of games.
With both digital and tabletop games on offer this year, we encourage developers with new and unreleased titles to apply for the games showcase. For more information please visit Games Festival Showcase
Whether you’re a seasoned expert or bring a fresh perspective, we’re looking for voices that can captivate audiences and contribute to exploring some of the most pressing themes shaping the future of the games industry.
Speakers and Moderators
Conference speakers and moderators are passionate, knowledgeable individuals who take the stage to share insights, ignite meaningful conversations, and inspire a vibrant community of creators, professionals, and innovators.
Whether you’re a seasoned expert or bring a fresh perspective, we’re looking for voices that can captivate audiences and contribute to exploring some of the most pressing themes shaping the future of the games industry.
All selected speakers and moderators receive a Pro Pass to attend SXSW Sydney 2025.
Please complete the Expression of Interest here
The Games Mentorship Program brings together a lineup of seasoned industry experts to share their experiences, career insights, and invaluable tips with aspiring professionals.
Games Mentorship Program
The Games Mentorship Program brings together a lineup of seasoned industry experts to share their experiences, career insights, and invaluable tips with aspiring professionals. This program provides a unique opportunity for mentees to connect with and learn directly from industry veterans in one-on-one sessions. Whether you're looking to kickstart your career or refine your business goals, the program pairs mentors and mentees to equip participants with the tools and guidance they need to succeed.
All selected mentors receive a Pro Pass to attend SXSW Sydney 2025. These mentors, experienced across a range of disciplines, are passionate about sharing their expertise and empowering the next generation of creatives.
For 2025, the Student Showcase invites submissions from university students across the APAC region, offering a unique platform to present their games at SXSW Sydney.
Student Showcase
The SXSW Sydney Games Student Showcase celebrates the next generation of game developers, spotlighting the talent and creativity of student teams as they prepare to step into the professional game industry.
For 2025, the Student Showcase invites submissions from university students across the APAC region, offering a unique platform to present their games at SXSW Sydney. Attendance is mandatory for participating student groups, and we strongly encourage university representatives to join and support their students at this exciting event.
Embedded in the SXSW Sydney Games Festival Showcase, this event affords students the opportunity to engage with industry professionals, seasoned developers, mentors, publishers and other students.
We encourage students with games created for distribution to also apply to the Games Festival Showcase.
If you are an educator or university representative, please contact gamesfest@sxswsydney.com.
Selected tabletop games will be showcased through live, in-person events and highlighted across social media platforms.
Tabletop Games Showcase
Tabletop games are a testament to the power of creativity and community, bringing people together through shared stories, strategic challenges, and imaginative worlds. From intricate board games to captivating card games, these creations reflect the diversity and brilliance of the global tabletop community.
Each year, the SXSW Sydney Games Festival features innovative new games from outstanding independent developers worldwide. Selected tabletop games will be showcased through live, in-person events and highlighted across social media platforms.
If you’re developing a new game or have recently launched a tabletop title, submit your application here
SXSW Sydney has partnered with a plethora of like-minded brands to ignite curiosity and elevate the experiences of attendees celebrating all things technology & innovation, games, music, screen and culture.
Partnerships
SXSW Sydney 2025 partnerships bring to life unforgettable activations and events. SXSW Sydney has partnered with a plethora of like-minded brands to ignite curiosity and elevate the experiences of attendees celebrating all things technology & innovation, games, music, screen and culture. Eager to get involved? Reach out today and discover the opportunities that SXSW Sydney 2025 holds.
Please complete the form below or reach out to gamesfest@sxswsydney.com
Featuring experts from Triple A and esports to micro indies and solo creatives, the conference platforms the cutting edge topics facing the industry and how that integrates into the wider world of entertainment.
Conference
The annual SXSW Sydney Conference provides a global stage for Asia-Pacific creators and professionals to showcase their talent and innovations.
The Creative Industries Track will feature the hard hitting, controversial and impactful conversations that are happening in the Games Industry today. Featuring experts from Triple A and esports to micro indies and solo creatives, the conference platforms the cutting edge topics facing the industry and how that integrates into the wider world of entertainment.
If you have a topic, presentation or panel that you would like to present at SXSW Sydney 2025. Please visit the Conference submission platform
SXSW Sydney XR is an interactive experience that goes beyond traditional boundaries, inviting you to witness the evolution of how we engage with the world around us.
XR Showcase
SXSW Sydney XR is an interactive experience that goes beyond traditional boundaries, inviting you to witness the evolution of how we engage with the world around us. We are on the lookout for immersive work that epitomizes creativity, ingenuity, and a forward-thinking approach to future technology, captivating and transporting audiences alike.
From newly developed games, screen arts and entertaining experiences to pioneering simulation and training technology, we welcome submissions from all projects that harness AR, VR and MR.
Apply here to submit your project for consideration to the XR Showcase
