As the tech world converges in Sydney for SXSW Sydney 2024, the National AI Centre (NAIC) is highlighting the event as a key feature during Australia’s AI Month.
This year’s gathering follows the inaugural SXSW Sydney held in 2023, which marked the beginning of a 10-year agreement to host the festival outside the United States.
The week-long celebration of innovation will unite small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, technology innovators, thought leaders, industry decision-makers, academia, and government agencies.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in various experiences, including exploring the NAIC #AIAustralia experience space at the SXSW Tech & Innovation Expo, connecting with Australia’s AI Adopt Centres, and learning about the burgeoning AI industry in Australia.
Attendees can expect to delve into topics such as AI music and image creation, AI safety, and their personal AI journeys.
The conference will also feature leading AI experts discussing significant themes.
Notable sessions at the SXSW Conference include “Perceptive Robots Are Coming – Look Busy!” and “AI for Good Is Good for Australia.”
Additionally, the NAIC will host sessions at the Discovery Stage within the SXSW Tech & Innovation Expo, focusing on the impact of AI on human creativity and a debate titled “Australia Should Be a Leader in AI.”
The event will also support the Build Club AI Hackathon, which will include brainstorming sessions on key hack themes, further fostering collaboration and innovation in the AI sector.
