One of SXSW Sydney’s core missions is to spotlight groundbreaking ideas and support creative visionaries. SXSW Sydney Pitch, presented by Venture Crowd and supporting sponsor Dell Technologies, is our competition dedicated to showcasing the next wave of impactful startups poised to disrupt industries and improve lives. Startups will present their innovative ideas to a panel of industry experts, media professionals, and investors in front of a live audience.
Finalists have been selected from public submissions and will get the chance to pitch their ideas during SXSW Sydney. Winners will advance to the Grand Final, where the top pitch will earn the chance to present at SXSW Austin in 2025. This year's theme, “What’s Next,” focuses on emerging technologies and solutions to global challenges.
Explore technologies tackling environmental and sustainability challenges at SXSW Sydney. From renewable energy and circular economy solutions to waste management, decarbonisation, agtech, and sustainable cities, discover innovations aimed at reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability.
Discover technologies tackling environmental and sustainability challenges at SXSW Sydney. From renewable energy and circular economy innovations to waste management, decarbonisation, agtech, and sustainable cities, explore solutions designed to reduce carbon footprints and promote a greener future.
Explore technologies transforming the entertainment landscape at SXSW Sydney. Discover innovations across screen, games, music, and sports, as well as tools that automate and optimise marketing, media, and social content, enhancing how we engage with information and entertainment.
Discover technologies revolutionising work, the workforce, and the workplace at SXSW Sydney. Explore innovations in skill development, personal growth, learning environments, and advancements in HR and recruitment, all designed to enhance how we work and evolve professionally.
Explore physical technologies at SXSW Sydney, including robotics, advanced manufacturing, sensors, IoT, connected devices, data storage, innovative hardware, 3D printing, audio-visual devices, and space tech. Discover how these innovations are shaping the future.
Discover technologies revolutionising how we consume and pay for goods and services at SXSW Sydney. Explore innovations in platforms, advertising, marketplaces, sales, financial products, payment technologies, circular economy, returns, supply chain, and retail technology.
Explore technologies boosting productivity for businesses and individuals at SXSW Sydney. Discover innovations in workflows, data analytics, B2B SaaS, cyber security, data protection, digital ID, generative AI, automation, computer vision, and voice/natural language processing to optimise decision-making and enhance human outputs.4o mini
SXSW Sydney Pitch 2024 showcases leading judges across various sectors. For Climate Tech, we have Georgie Skipper, James Tynan, and Megan Fisher. Adele Moynihan, Emily Casey, and Marisa Warren will evaluate Health and Biotech. Kylie Frazer, Sid Kasbekar, and Stephen Rutter will focus on the Future of Work, with more experts judging other pitch categories. The Grand Final will feature Melanie Silva from Google, Dr. Michelle Deaker from OneVentures, Wesley Chan from FPV Ventures, and Steve Maarbani from VentureCrowd. Learn more about all our judges here.
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“Following last year’s success, we’re excited to sponsor SXSW Sydney Pitch 2024. This event will bring together top founders and creative thinkers from around the globe. Our partnership highlights our commitment to supporting trailblazers, elevating groundbreaking ideas, and tackling global challenges.”
- Steve Maarbani, VentureCrowd Founder & CEO
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