NSW House is returning to SXSW Sydney from 14-16 October 2025.

Expect three days of future‑focused panels, immersive activations and bold conversations designed to spark connection, inspire possibility and spotlight how the NSW Government is supporting creativity and innovation.

This year, NSW House will be located in the Darling Pavilion next to Tumbalong Park.

It will feature creators and innovators across screen, music, digital games and technology – all under one roof.

Among the sessions will be an in-conversation event with Bump co-creators Claudia Karvan and Kelsey Munro; a panel session hosted by The Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner on how local business collaboration can boost economies, culture and engagement; and a discussion exploring the technological and creative innovation coming to Western Sydney.

Visitors will also hear from some of the state's best musicians and sample delicious food and drink from across NSW.

View the full program and register for sessions here.

SXSW Sydney 2025 will bring together professionals from business, tech, government, health, marketing, creative industries and more for seven days of ideas, innovation and inspiration from 13–19 October.

Hollywood icon Paul Feig and former Google X innovator Mo Gawdat are among the keynote speakers who will join the SXSW Sydney line up.

SXSW Sydney Unlocked will also return in 2025 with more than 85 hours of free programming across the week in Tumbalong Park.

SXSW Sydney is delivered in partnership with the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.