The Screen and Music Festivals, in which you can witness the future music superstars and hear from the creatives that will shape our entertainment world for years to come. Few are better placed than Henderson to speak on tech that’s building the future. In 2019, he was named a Fortune 40 Under 40 honouree and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Henderson is an expert in web scalability and created the basis for OAuth and oEmbed, frameworks that changed the face of the internet. Not many people around the world can claim they have changed the way we work but that’s exactly what Cal Henderson has done, as the Co-Founder and CTO of messaging platform Slack. She teaches a course on strategic foresight at the NYU Stern School of Business, is a Fellow at numerous education institutions such as Oxford University’s Säid School of Business – and she’s also a best-selling author of three books, with her latest, The Genesis Machine, exploring the collision of biology and artificial intelligence. Webb is an American futurist and founder of the Future Today Institute – a strategy firm that helps organisations and leaders prepare for the challenges ahead. Thankfully, there are people like our first keynote speaker Amy Webb leading us through. If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the last few years, it’s how uncertain our future is. We’re thrilled to have Tan attending SXSW Sydney this year, to be able to hear, understand and learn from his experiences. Oh, and he also hosts the Queer Icons podcast. From humble beginnings, to leading the fashion department on the Emmy-winning Queer Eye (Netflix) he’s making America fabulous again.Īlong with his time on set, Tan has written a New York Times best-selling memoir, released the first season of the viral hit Dressing Funny (YouTube), co-hosted Next In Fashion (Netflix) and started his own gender-neutral clothing line: Was Him. Growing up gay in a traditional South Asian family in Yorkshire, Tan knew from a young age that a makeover comes from more than a new set of clothes it’s addressing real-life issues, tackling change and ultimately acceptance on all sides. Paul will be in conversation at SXSW Sydney with Michael Harrison, SVP Global Touring, AEG Eventsįashion designer, best-selling author, content creator and life-changer, Tan France has worn many hats. Paul knows the music industry like the back of his hand, and we can’t wait to welcome him to SXSW Sydney. Beginning his career as a rock promoter in the ‘80s, Tollett has expanded Goldenvoice’s offering to include the beloved Stagecoach country festival, which has hosted artists like Willie Nelson and Carrie Underwood. The man behind the phenomenon is Paul Tollett, CEO of Goldenvoice, the promoter behind Coachella. It’s a cultural phenomenon, having hosted the biggest artists in the world and delivered the most spectacular live performances we’ve ever seen (see: Beyoncé in 2019). Since its inception more than two decades ago, Coachella has become much more than just a music festival. There’s a lot to dive into, so let’s get to know our newest speakers. If you’re searching for the Next Big Thing, you’re gonna find it at SXSW Sydney.Īdditionally, you can now have a look over our event schedule, meaning you can start planning out your week and figuring out the best way you can experience SXSW Sydney. We’re also incredibly excited to announce that we’ve added over 60 new artists to the line-up for our Music Festival, covering every corner of the globe and every inch of the genre spectrum. Well, all four of them will be heading to the inaugural SXSW Sydney in October, joining more than 700 speakers and panellists descending on the Harbour City in October. What do a Netflix star, Coachella CEO, global authority on AI and the Co-Founder of Slack all have in common?
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