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Festival fever

29 September 2023

Is it just us or are these line-ups looking hot?! The famed South by Southwest® (SXSW) Festival makes its Sydney debut on the 15th of October and there are lots of ways for the UTS community to get involved.

A group of people gathered at a festival with their hands in the air and looking excitedly in the distance.

With panels, workshops and activations popping up throughout campus, there are ample opportunities for students, staff and alumni to participate. Photo by gpointstudio via iStock.

Creators, artists and techies – unite! The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) campus and surrounds are gearing up for a week-long celebration of the very best in music, screen, gaming, technology and innovation.

SXSW Sydney™ has selected UTS as its Education Partner, acknowledging the university’s long history of inspiring the next generation of innovators and influencers.

Stellar line up

Keep on the lookout for SXSW Sydney™ panels, workshops and activations, which will pop up throughout campus. There are ample opportunities for students, staff and alumni to participate in the conference programming and events.

From a deep dive into how we’ll learn to live and work with robots, to exploring the next 60,000 years of design, don’t miss a single session.

For all the details, have a look at what’s on the UTS main stage.

House call

Looking to connect with key partners across one of Australia’s leading innovation districts? Look no further than UTS House.

UTS House is at the centre of SXSW Sydney activity, hosting a selection of panel discussions, workshops, networking events and talks from leading academics, industry professionals and experts.

Located in the UTS Business School on the Goods Line at the heart of Tech Central, UTS House will be a showcase of innovation and emerging ideas.

Drop in between 9.30 and 11am from Monday, 16 October to Friday, 20 October for a free cuppa courtesy of our Precinct Partners, Central Place Sydney, and stay to discover future trends and emerging technology!  

Tickets, please!

Want to nab a ticket? It's your last chance to get a special discount available for UTS staff. Reach out to the events team to receive your exclusive code, valid with your UTS email for day passes and expo badges.

Or, hop online and secure your spot to immerse yourself in SXSW Sydney’s incredible musical performances, gaming competitions, industry head talks and emerging film screenings. Tickets start at just $35 for an Expo Day Pass, check out all the options.

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