NSW House Panel Sessions
| Time | Panel | SXSW Track | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | The Creative Space Race | Smart Cities; Culture Society & Media | In a time of extreme competition, the need for creative space is urgent. Delivering fit-for-purpose cultural real estate requires innovation, ingenuity and collaboration between the creative sector, private investors and the government. Find out how underutilised property can be transformed into creative hubs, how philanthropic investments can deliver long-term benefits, and how this innovation will help Sydney's arts, culture and creative industries thrive. |
| 11:30am to 12:30pm | The Unicorns of Tech Central | Tech & Innovation; Smart Cities | The Unicorns of Tech Central, Atlassian, Afterpay and Rokt have become synonymous with tech excellence around the globe. Enter their orbit and hear from their leaders on fostering and cultivating creative environments and the value of co-locating in Australia’s innovation epicenter, Tech Central. Speakers: Kate Pounder; Amy Glancey, Chief of Staff, Atlassian; Katrina Konstas, Country Manager and Head of Sales, Afterpay Australia; Stuart FitzRoy, Managing Director APAC, Rokt |
| 2pm to 3pm | Western Sydney Artists on Songwriting and Sense of Place | Music; Culture Society & Media | Join our music in the round panel to hear from some of Western Sydney’s most exciting rappers, RnB singer-songwriters and pop artists as they talk about how their music is informed and inspired by the areas they call home. In this intimate session led by L-FRESH The LION, four artists will discuss one of their songs, delve into how and why they wrote it, then perform it live. |
| 3:30pm to 4:30pm | Screen NSW Power Lunch | Screen; Culture Society & Media | The monthly Screen NSW Power Lunch will go live during SXSW, continuing the trend of providing unique access and insight to market partners with a high-profile guest to be confirmed closer to the event. |
| Time | Panel | SXSW Track | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | Digital Innovation in Cultural Institutions | Tech & Innovation; AI & Robotics | Join NSW’s iconic Cultural Institutions as they explore the transformative power of digital technology in cultural spaces. The Sydney Opera House, Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum, Museums of History NSW, State Library NSW, and Powerhouse Museum will highlight how they use digital innovations to enhance visitor experiences, preserve heritage, and improve engagement and accessibility. Hear about the challenges, opportunities, and future of digital transformation/innovation in the arts and heritage sectors. |
| 11:30am to 12:30pm | From Sea to Space - How Intelligent Connectivity Could Change The Way We Live | Tech & Innovation; 2050 | Intelligent Connectivity (IC) is driving technological innovations, making humans, devices and our environments much smarter. This panel will explore how IC is using advanced technologies to address real-life challenges across NSW. From satellite enabled regional connectivity, to new ways of managing environmental challenges and creating smarter cities for people with disabilities, over the next decade IC could transform how we live in NSW and beyond. Speakers: Natasha Rawlings, Consultant; Anna Wright, CEO, BindiMaps; Salah Sukkarieh, Professor of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, University of Sydney (USYD); Dan Wilson, CEO, Zetify |
| 2pm to 3pm | Australian Hip Hop Unbounded: From Block Parties to Streaming Legends | Music; Culture Society & Media | Join us for a captivating panel discussion as we delve into the meteoric rise of hip hop and the role of digital platforms like YouTube in supporting its global evolution. Witness firsthand how this once underground culture has moved from community block parties to million views, captivating audiences and building new artists across the US and Australia. Our esteemed panel of artists and industry experts will explore the evolution of hip hop, its influence on society, and the exciting future that lies ahead. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the heart and soul of this groundbreaking musical movement. Speakers: Melanie Silva, Managing Director and Vice President, Google Australia and New Zealand; BWISE, Sydney based Nigerian Australian rapper; Annabelle Herd, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA); Hau Latukefu, Hip Hop musician and Triple J radio host; Vyvienne Abla, Hip Hop Advisory Committee, ARIA and music agent |
| 3:30pm to 4:30pm | Cutting Edge Creators: World Building in VFX and Animation | Screen | Join leading industry experts as they discuss how they take an idea to the big screen. From CG environments and creatures to animation and undetectable visual effects, the panel will break down their ground-breaking work to show the skill and artistry behind the scenes. Speakers: Anna Cho, Manager Strategy PDV & Digital Games; Frazer Churchill, VFX Supervisor, Industrial Light & Magic; Fiona Chillton, Executive Producer, Industrial Light & Magic; Ingrid Johnston, Producer, Animal Logic; David Peers, Director, Animal Logic |
| Time | Panel | SXSW Track | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | A Visual Feast: Designing Sets and Costumes for Stage and Screen
| Screen; Fashion Beauty & Lifestyle | Designing for stage and screen requires a special set of skills and considerations. Hear how our experts in fashion and design work with directors, choreographers and performers to design sets and costumes and how innovation is helping to create transformative spaces. Featuring artists representing the Sydney Dance Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company and Bell Shakespeare Company. Speakers: Karen Rodgers, Director of Arts, Create NSW; Elizabeth Gadsby, Artist and Set Designer; Jacob Nash, Head Designer, Bangarra Dance Theatre; Akira Isogawa, Designer |
| 11:30am to 12:30pm | Australia's First Scientists: Deep Knowledge and Understanding in Managing our Natural World | Tech & Innovation; Energy Climate & Sustainability | Story and art are intrinsic to communicating science, collective knowledge and practices of Caring for Country. Explore how Aboriginal peoples’ longstanding connection to Country, deep traditional knowledge and continued customary practices are integral to response and recovery and understanding of environmental events. The incorporation of this knowledge into land management practices will build a more sustainable and resilient future. Featuring a film of Elders discussing the fish deaths in the Darling Baaka River and incorporation of indigenous knowledge and leadership. Speakers: Dr Darren Saunders, NSW Deputy Chief Scientist; Courtney Marsh, Curator, The Australian Museum; Professor Bradley Moggridge, Researcher Indigenous Water Science, UTS; Oliver Costello, Founding Director, Jagun Alliance Aboriginal Corporation; Bilyara Bates, Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Affairs |
| 2pm to 3pm | Brave New World: Artists Creating at the Boundaries of Music, Performance, Dance and Tech | Music; Tech & Innovation | Sally Coleman brings together an emerging community of artists whose work is converging at the boundaries of songwriting, performance, dance and interactive technology. This social and knowledge-sharing event is an opportunity for artists and industry to meet and exchange ideas, while Sally will give insight into her own Big Sand project and introduce three other NSW artists in this community to share their work and answer questions. |
| 3:30pm to 4:30pm | Tech Meets the High Street: Reimagining the Going-out Economy | Tech & Innovation; Smart Cities | With the emergence of vibrant going out districts beyond the CBD and across local neighbourhoods, there is an opportunity to re-imagine how we engage with place and local businesses to grow a vibrant and diverse 24-hour economy. Neon Marketplace offers a new virtual meeting place for corporate brands, creatives, producers and government to re-think place and experiences by connecting directly with districts - the new players in the going out economy. Bonus: join a tour of local Districts after this session! Speakers: Victoria Moxey, Director of Programs at the Office of 24-Hour Economy Commissioner; Michael Rodrigues, Commissioner, 24-HR Economy; Karl Schlothauer, CEO, House of Pocket | VP YCK Laneways; Amanda Choularton, Director, Organic Food Market |
Where:
Haymarket Creative
UTS Building 5 Block A
5 Quay Street
(corner Quay St and Ultimo Rd)
Haymarket NSW 2000
Contact us
For inquiries, email us at nswhouse.sxsw@dciths.nsw.gov.au