Creativity, music, movies, tech, gaming, innovation. In short? Big thinking. SXSW Sydney is returning for 2025 – and it’s promising to get the noggin’ ticking for the third year in a row. This week, festival organisers announced the first 40 speakers for this is year’s event, and among them were the likes of Tim Cadogan, Andra Keay, Simran Kair and Brendan Dowling.
The Future Belongs To The Curious is the theme for this year’s SXSW Sydney 2025 conference, which will give stage to conversations drilling into AI, fintech and other emerging technologies.
Tim Cadogan, the CEO of GoFundMe will undoubtedly facilitate some interesting conversations around AI, specifically around the future of fundraising and how those two spaces will intersect.
On the tech and finance side, Andra Keay (Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics), Simran Kair (Founder of Girls That Invest), and Brendan Dowling (Australia’s Ambassador for Cyber Affairs), will all front panels that will explore the topics of robotics, online police and the future of women in finance.
Kicking off on October 13, the week-long conference promises to bring the arts and tech worlds to the fore with plenty of events, panels, performances, screenings, games and interactive sessions (not to mention the gigs and pop-up parties).
Sydneysiders will also be able to access the bustling free program at SXSW Sydney 2025 that will take place in and around Tumbalong Park. Head along for live performances, happy hours and a free Innovation Expo on Saturday.
Tickets to the week-long event are pretty pricey (they’re generally employer-funded, so it’s worth asking your boss), but if you’re keen to just dip in and out for a few film showings or events, individual tickets to certain screenings and events are also up for grabs.
In the lead up to October more details will be shared regarding specific themes, events and keynotes. Keen already? Head here to get your hands on early bird tickets.
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