Conference speakers

Session Select

South by Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) arrives for one week every October, filled with discussions and festivals that bring together different people to inspire unexpected discoveries. Our inaugural year featured a remarkable 1,178 sessions and events, welcoming over 287,000 attendees and participants from 41 countries. Numbers aside, it was the countless serendipitous encounters, professional goals kicked and new ideas sparked that really stole the show.

A major contribution to SXSW Sydney’s Conference programming comes via Session Select, which enables individuals and groups to submit proposals to be voted on by the broader SXSW Sydney community. Register now to vote for as many submissions as you see worthy, until voting closes on April 25.

For more information, please refer to our webinar to learn more or our submission guidelines, if you’re looking for our top tips to submitting please refer to the following link and to submit, use the following link.

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Conference Tracks

2050
Explore how we will be living, working and playing in the coming decades. We are seeking proposals featuring the latest scientific and technological advancements, which offer unique opportunities and innovative solutions to the challenges of the future. Life extension research, nanotech and quantum breakthroughs, interplanetary travel and habitation — the sky is most definitely not the limit.
Advertising & Marketing
This track is for agencies, in-house teams, individuals and organisations who are spearheading new ways of building brands and engaging with consumers. What are the conversations currently happening and are you ready to lead them? We want to hear your take on the new technologies, strategies and trends that will shape the industry.
AI & Robotics
Here we will explore everything to do with the expansion of AI across all industries and the coming waves of change. Proposals in this track can also be related to regulation, ethics, misinformation, privacy, the impact of AI on an evolving workforce and the integration of AI and robotics.
Creator Economy
We invite key opinion leaders, agencies and content creators to speak to the trends, tools and monetisation strategies fuelling the creator economy. From how to build communities and brands, to the opportunities and challenges that come with this shift in how people work and connect.
Culture, Society & Media
From local to global, our collective interactions, engagements and experiences give our lives meaning. Programming explores the dynamic interplay of culture, community, Government and the policy directions that impact us all. Proposals can also explore the ever-evolving media landscape and its role in shaping public discourse, as well as emerging voices shaping the global media scene.
Cyber & Your Data
Programming in this track will examine the critical measures being designed to protect our sensitive information, and the practices currently employed to ensure the integrity of digital systems. Topics span cyber threats, employee training and risk management, encryption and the future of security technologies.
Design
This track is a place for the designers, developers, architects and creatives who build our physical, digital and virtual worlds. We are looking for proposals on topics like sustainability, UX, inclusion, tech integration, social impact and city making; with an emphasis on design's role in fostering innovation and addressing complex challenges.
Education & Skills
Educators, industry professionals, founders and thought leaders will come together to shape the future of education and EdTech. This track explores evolving approaches in learning and skills development, from microlearning, recruitment and workplace training, to the impact of emerging technologies across the sector.
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
This track will explore the latest innovations, solutions and approaches to building a sustainable and resilient future. Proposals are being sought on topics including alternative and renewable energy sources, ClimateTech, manufacturing, infrastructure and conservation. Here we will share promising ideas on mitigating (and living with) the effects of climate change.
Fashion, Lifestyle & Beauty
Delve into the dynamic realm of an ever-evolving sector that embraces diverse individuals, styles, trends and products. Join us in unravelling the intricate web from research, design and manufacturing to logistics, retail and end-use. Explore how we experience and engage with these industries and how they will continue to evolve.
Food
We invite the brightest minds in the food industry to contribute your unique perspectives on production, technology, agriculture, distribution, retail and consumption. Chefs, growers, creators and tech innovators transforming the food industry, your insights will shape a vibrant discourse on how we prepare and experience food.
Future of Work
With a focus on the evolution of when, where and how we work, programming will explore the changing nature of societal expectations, remote collaboration, physical workspaces, technological advancements and the impact these changes are having on individuals, organisations and communities.
Games Industry
Dive into the immersive world of the games industry and lead the conversation on its integration across industries; including new technologies, e-commerce, entertainment, social media investment opportunities and Esports. Developers, publishers, distributors, creatives, investors, journalists and experts — we welcome your contributions to shed light on the ever-evolving games ecosystem.
Health & Medtech
Health & MedTech sessions will explore the latest advances in healthcare, improving patient outcomes and driving technical innovation in the medical field. Join us in crafting an engaging and enlightening program covering topics from gene editing technologies, through to personalised medicine, psychedelics and mental health outcomes.
Money, Markets & Fintech
Explore the industries and influences shaping a technology-driven global economy. Contribute your insights on the transformative changes and challenges to our commerce systems, the role of AI, emerging economic trends, the evolution of financial services, cryptocurrencies, the impact of inflation, supply chain intricacies and other disruptions in the financial sector.
Music Industry
Explore how technology continues to re-invent how we create, discover, distribute, promote and experience music. Hear from leading figures across the industry, including artists, record labels, brands, streaming platforms, and live events on the enduring power of music to shape culture. Programming also offers professional development, touring and career guidance.
Screen Industry
Share your insights into the creative and business processes behind audience engagement, screen technology, distribution, financing and streaming platforms in this ever-changing industry. We welcome business leaders, producers, directors, actors and creatives to join us in charting the course for the future of storytelling on screen.
Sports Industry
From icons to innovators, now is the time to share your knowledge of the technological breakthroughs, biometrics, data analysis, fan experiences, brand partnerships, health outcomes, revenue streams and media relationships. Your insights will play a pivotal role in shaping a vibrant dialogue on the business and cultural impact of this global industry.
Startups
These sessions will feature the brightest new entrepreneurial ideas, unexpected founders, funders, success stories and epic failures that make up the experience of launching a new venture.
Technology
Calling all trailblazers: delve into the people, platforms and technological solutions creating the next wave of change. This track will explore emerging and existing technologies, with a focus on the growth opportunities, challenges and triumphs defining the ever-evolving tech landscape across the Asia-Pacific. Submit your ideas and be a vital part of this transformative dialogue.

Track presented by Commbank.
Transport & Smart Cities
Tackle the technological advances transforming transport and the development of smart cities. With a focus on electric and autonomous vehicles, sessions can also explore digital grids, aviation breakthroughs, commercial space travel, shipping technology, high speed rail, alternative fuels and new ideas in micro-mobility.
Travel & Leisure
Discover the latest technologies, destinations and experiences that are being put on the map. Submissions are now open for experts and thought leaders who are passionate about shaping the future of travel. Whether you're an industry veteran, sustainability advocate, hospitality professional, digital marketing guru, or a trendsetting influencer, we invite you to contribute your expertise.
XR & Metaverse
Explore the latest developments in immersive technologies, from virtual and augmented realities to digital identities and the metaverse. Sessions navigate the potential of these mind-bending experiences across industries — from healthcare to entertainment — through new software and hardware technologies.

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