Ever wanted to get a glimpse at the future of… everything? The SXSW Sydney Expo is your chance to get up close and personal with businesses and creators that are breaking new ground across Tech & Innovation, Games, entertainment, education, health and wellness, and more.
This isn’t your usual expo: SXSW Sydney will offer a huge variety of immersive experiences for you to throw yourself into, from talks and product demonstrations to interactive installations, meet-and-greets, networking opportunities and more.
There’ll be a number of activated spaces and hubs within the Expo, including the Startup Village, Discovery Stage, and dedicated Zones focusing on areas such as Entertainment, Education and Training, and Social Impact. Whatever you’re looking for, SXSW Sydney Expo is the place to find it.
If you’re a leader in your field and want to be part of the SXSW Sydney expo, you can complete an Expression of Interest over here, and we’ll be in touch soon with more information.
A curated collection of the most exciting and forward-thinking businesses from across the APAC region. Assisted and promoted by SXSW Sydney, they’ll showcase their ideas, network with potential new investors and customers, and inspire the SXSW Sydney community with their energy and innovation.
The Discovery Stage will host programmed ‘show and tell’ sessions, with exhibitors unveiling their products and services in front of live audiences.
A dedicated meeting space for exhibitors and SXSW Sydney attendees that will also host programmed ‘meet-ups’ for industry professionals and other special interest groups.
The Health and Wellness Zone will feature companies that strive to improve our quality of life through a variety of products, services, and innovative ideas. They’re brought together by a simple common goal: to make the world a healthy, happier, and more balanced place.
This space will feature businesses and institutions that are focused on the education and training needs of emerging workforces and creative industries. These exhibitors are creating the blueprint for the future of business in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Global Zone will allow you to witness and experience the full spectrum of ideas from industries across the world. Explore different trends and initiatives in a hands-on environment, and gain valuable insights from creators and tastemakers that are setting the agenda in key international industries.
Learn from the disruptors and thought leaders that are changing the game in the SXSW Sydney Breakthrough Zone. This space will focus on the diverse and dynamic trends that are redefining our technology, creative pursuits, and more.
Entertainment Zone Meet the exhibitors that are pushing the boundaries of film, music, games, and more. From designers and developers to artists and coders, these trailblazing creatives continue to capture the attention of the masses.
The Social Impact Zone will focus on businesses that have created and implemented initiatives to positively impact the world – whether socially, economically, or environmentally. These companies are leading the way in providing enduring solutions that improve people’s lives, and the world.
This programming focuses on long-range, big-picture thinking, with topics that range from nanotech breakthroughs and interplanetary expeditions to life-extension research and novel applications of scientific discoveries.
Examine the current and future thinking on strategies to engage audiences through traditional, digital and experiential marketing. These sessions are geared towards agencies, in-house teams and organisations that want to explore new ways to connect with their communities.
The Climate Change & Sustainability track examines the consequences of soaring temperatures and rising oceans, while also showcasing the solutions mitigating the effects of global warming. Sessions will also tackle solutions for energy production and delivery at every scale, and how new approaches can improve access and equity for communities.
Exploring human creativity, community, language and expression and highlighting how humanities, arts and relationships help individuals and communities share their unique experiences. The Culture track can also include fashion, dance, visual arts, sexuality, libraries, museums, and literature.
Learn how top designers, developers, artists and creatives build our physical, digital and virtual worlds with purposeful intent. This programming underscores how design thinking helps society achieve our most important goals.
Games continue to break new ground as a dominant entertainment platform. This programming will explore the games industry's rise, with a strong focus on innovation in storytelling, design and convergence with other media.
This track explores mental wellbeing, public health, fitness, diversity and inclusion as well as the technological and social changes that are impacting one of the world’s largest industries. Sessions will also explore breakthrough medical treatments, modern concepts of wellness, health equity, accessibility and more.
This programming covers the media landscape, the power (and accountability) of the companies who currently control the message, and the players bringing new ideas to the table.
Programming in these sessions examine the many changes and challenges in our systems of commerce, global economic trends, the rise and fall of crypto, inflation, supply chain shocks, the ongoing impacts of pandemic and other disruptions in our world.
Professional development is a core component of the Music Industry programming, whether you’re an emerging artist or someone with years of experience working across an ever-changing business landscape. These sessions will also explore how technology has re-invented the way we create, discover, distribute and experience music, as well as the promise and potential pitfalls of these innovations and trends.
Programming focuses on the latest innovations and future trends in robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, machine learning and deep learning. Sessions will also include content such as regulation, ethics, privacy and cyber security and the future of AI services.
Explore the creative and business processes behind creating screen and episodic content. Topics in this track can include ideation, casting, sound design, editing, screenwriting, virtual production techniques, collaboration, animation, visual effects, the use of game engines and other elements of content creation. Programming will also explore the business side of the industry, including current and future trends, distribution, financing, representation, streaming platforms, audiences, and the ever-changing nature of the screen business.
Discover the breakthroughs in technology, biometrics, data analysis, fan experiences, brands, health, esports and media that continue to reshape this global industry.
The people, platforms, software, hardware and virtual systems that are driving the world’s next wave of change. These sessions also feature the brightest new entrepreneurial ideas, unexpected founders, funders, success stories and epic failures that make up the experience of launching a new venture.
These sessions examine how we relate to others and ourselves now and into the future with a focus on civic engagement and the future of work. Bringing together some of the world’s most forward-thinking voices to discuss programs and policy directions, current political realities, activism, and strategies for effecting change. Sessions will also explore the impacts of an evolving workplace, and the changing relationship between employees and employers.
Tackle the technological advances transforming our transportation, with a major focus on electrical vehicles. Sessions will also explore new aviation breakthroughs, commercial space travel and advances in shipping systems, as well as the most exciting new ideas in micro-mobility.
The Travel & Leisure track uncovers destinations and new ways of experiencing them that have become increasingly popular, as well as the challenges the industry continues to face.
Covering the most exciting immersive experience breakthroughs from virtual and augmented realities, digital identities and intertwining of worlds through the metaverse; this content navigates the potential of these mind-bending technologies.
Are you a leader in your field or an up-and-coming company wanting to share ideas and products that will shape our future? Express your interest in exhibiting at SXSW Sydney Expo 2023 and we’ll be in touch with more information.
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