New India House @ SXSW Sydney 2025 will bring India’s innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to a global audience this October, showcasing the depth of collaboration between India and Australia.
Running from 14-16 October at Flex by ISPT—The Collider in Haymarket, the three-day event will be a vibrant intersection of technology, culture and policy, positioned within SXSW Sydney, the Asia-Pacific’s leading festival of ideas and creativity.
The program has been designed to reflect India’s evolving story—bold, forward-looking and rooted in rich cultural traditions—while highlighting opportunities for collaboration and trade.
Each day carries its own focus. The first day, centred on innovation and technology, will open with sessions such as Unlocking the Future: Australia–India Tech & Innovation and She Builds: Powering Women Entrepreneurs & Changemakers. The day will close with Pitch Perfect: Startups Shaping the Australia–India Corridor, connecting investors and startups exploring the next wave of opportunities.
Day two will turn the spotlight on culture, cinema and cuisine. The event Bridging Cinemas: India–Australia Co-Productions will be followed by Spice Routes and New Narratives: The Ever-Evolving Story of Indian Cuisine, featuring MasterChef alumni Audra Morrice, Gary Mehigan and Justin Narayan. The day will wrap up with a lively cultural showcase curated by fashion designer Anju Goyal and artist Padmashree Palavalli, including live eco-printing and block printing demonstrations.
The final day will shift focus to partnerships and sustainability, exploring clean energy, climate pathways and First Nations collaborations. Sessions such as Accelerating Australia–India Partnership Opportunities and AgriTech, Clean Energy & Climate: Pathways to Sustainability will examine how both nations can build inclusive and resilient futures together.
Several dignitaries and thought leaders are expected to attend, including Dr Andrew Charlton, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Science and Technology, and Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT & Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka. Dr S. Janakiraman, Consul General of India in Sydney, will also be present, alongside a host of academics and industry experts such as Dr Veena Sahajwalla, Dr Marlene Kanga, and Dr Jai Ranganathan.
The event’s diverse speaker line-up includes Molina Asthana, Stephen Rutter, Merin Devassia, Dianne Tipping and Sheba Nandkeolyar, who will share insights spanning technology, trade, inclusion and creativity.
“New India House @ SXSW Sydney is a bridge between India and the world. It’s where innovation meets culture and partnerships take shape. We’re bringing together leaders, creators and changemakers from both nations to explore new ideas, share stories, and open doors for collaboration and growth,” said Irfan Malik, Co-Founder and Director of New India House, and National Associate Chair and President (New South Wales) of the Australia India Business Council.
Supported by the Consulate General of India (Sydney), the Australia India Business Council (AIBC), Investment NSW and The Scale Institute, the initiative also counts BSI Learning and 3VIMA as sponsors—reinforcing the link between government, academia and enterprise.
New India House invites innovators, artists and investors to join the event as part of a shared vision for a more connected and creative future between India and Australia.
Event details:
- Dates: 14–16 October 2025
- Venue: Flex by ISPT—The Collider, Haymarket, Sydney
- Website: sxswindiahouse.com.au
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