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SXSW Sydney’s Tech & Innovation Festival is where the future takes centre stage. Across four days, the brightest minds and the most innovative companies from around the world converge to showcase breakthrough technologies and ideas set to reshape how we live, work and connect.

Explore a diverse mix of exhibits, interactive activations and product demonstrations from global leaders in tech. Dive into talks on the Discovery Stage, experience the latest in AI, sustainability and healthcare, and meet the innovators and founders driving real change.

From the excitement of SXSW Sydney Pitch, where start-ups compete for the chance to take their vision to SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas or SXSW London, to hands-on experiences across the Expo floor, the Tech & Innovation Festival is your gateway to what’s next

Key Dates

SXSW Sydney Conference
Oct 13-17
Tech & Innovation Official Party
Oct 13
Innovation Expo
Oct 15-18
SXSW Sydney Pitch
Oct 15-16
Hackathon
Oct 15-18

What To Expect

Tech & Innovation Showcase

A two-day exhibition spotlighting interactive projects from students and early-stage innovators at the pre-commercial stage. Explore the breakthroughs set to shape the future, live at ICC Sydney.

Pitch

Ground-breaking start-ups from across the globe pitch their bold visions, live on stage, to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media, and leading investors. This is where industries are disrupted and the future takes shape.

Expo

Immerse yourself in talks, product demos and interactive installations from the Asia-Pacific’s most innovative brands, companies, and creators. The Innovation Expo is also home to Startup Village and Discovery Stage.

Student Pitch

Ten finalists from Australia and Singapore’s tertiary sectors pitch their ideas for what’s next. With just three minutes each, these rising innovators compete to impress and inspire at the Innovation Expo on 18 October.

XR+ Showcase

Step into the future of immersive technology at the XR+ Showcase. Beyond VR, explore sensors, sound, generative systems and experience-led innovation in action.

Hackathon

The SXSW Sydney Hackathon unites engineers, founders, and curious minds to tackle big challenges. Across multiple days, teams brainstorm, code, and create solutions with AI as they compete for prizes, recognition and the thrill of invention.

Tech & Innovation Conference Sessions

Global leaders and industry experts share the latest trends in AI, robotics, data, health and MedTech. These conference sessions aren’t just talks; they’re roadmaps to where technology is headed.

Conference Tracks

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AI & Robotics

Exploring AI's expansion across industries and society, from ethics and regulation to workforce impact and robotics integration.

Cyber & Your Data

Programming covers safeguarding sensitive data and digital systems, tackling deepfakes, privacy, cyber threats, and future security tech.

Health & MedTech

Health & MedTech sessions dive into advances in healthcare, from gene editing to personalised medicine, psychedelics, and mental health.

Technology

Technology sessions explore innovations driving change, focusing on emerging tech and growth in Asia Pacific, Australia, and globally.

explore TICKETS

Pro Pass Tech

7-day Conference, Expo + Game Events

$995

+ Booking Fee
Platinum Pass

For the ultimate 7-day SXSW SYDNEY EXPERIENCE

The ultimate SXSW Sydney experience. Includes everything – all Games events plus access to Tech, Music, Screen festivals, and the conference. Perfect if you want to immerse yourself in SXSW Sydney end-to-end.

$1,495

+ Booking Fee
innovation expo pass

A taste of SXSW Sydney

$40

+ Booking Fee

WHO’S ON, WHEN

Curious about when the big ideas hit the stage? Explore the schedule or download the SXSW Sydney app to plan your perfect Tech & Innovation Festival experience.

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