2023 REMIX SUMMIT SYDNEY TO EXPLORE CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

 The global REMIX Summit returns to Sydney for a special national event to explore the future of the cultural and creative industries. To be held at the Australian National Maritime Museum from June 8-9, the summit coincides with the Federal Government's new National Cultural Policy, ‘Revive’ that promises new investment of $286 million over the next 4 years.

“Cultural organisations and creative entrepreneurs around the world are developing new types of creative experiences that are bringing people back into our cities and fuel new forms of tourism,” said Peter Tullin, Co-Founder of the REMIX Summits initiative. “The pandemic made us realise how much we value shared experiences. New technologies are also transforming the future of storytelling, online, in-person and through hybrid experiences. As the experience economy rapidly evolves, Australia’s creative industries need to be ready to tap into this booming market.” (Pictured, right; Peter Tullin, of REMIX Summit)

In addition to the re-imagining of the cultural and creative industries, The 2023 REMIX Summit will explore how the creative economy can play a leading role in Australia’s future. Social goals on the agenda include bringing people back to the Sydney CBD on the back of growth and innovation, the development and implementation of future public spaces and defining how new technologies are reshaping how we tell stories.

Says Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore, "We want Sydney to be a creative city for all ages and phases of life. Sydney is committed to supporting our local creative economy and we’re delighted to bring REMIX here to keep building on our reputation as an artistic and creative hub."

The roster of guest speakers represents one of the largest single gatherings of leaders in the immersive storytelling industries that Australia has ever seen. 

REMIX Summit attendees include Margot Mottaz (pictured, left), curator of Superblue Miami, an immersive art experience covering over 30,000 square metres; Sakchin Bessette, co-founder of Canada’s Moment Factory, and the creative force behind more than 550 multimedia shows and installations globally; Lāth Carlson, Executive Director of the Museum of the Future in Dubai, a monument to  expansive storytelling and one of the first future-oriented museums in the world; and, Jody Malam, Creative Director of Outernet (UK), which claims to be “the world’s most advanced public building” and the largest digital exhibition space in Europe.

Australian forward-thinkers to speak include Linda Sproul of Museums Victoria, who will be talking about their recent immersive exhibition, the First Nations-themed 'TYAMA' at Melbourne Museum; Kip Williams (pictured, right), Artistic Director at Sydney Theatre Company, whose blockbuster The Picture of Dorian Gray stage experience offered a glimpse into how technology is shaping the future of theatre; Dr Georgie McClean, Executive Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at the Australian Council for the Arts; Seb Chan, Director & CEO of ACMI and Board Member at ArtScience Museum; and, Katrina Sedgwick, CEO & Director of Victoria’s new A$1.7billion cultural project, The Melbourne Arts Precinct.

Full event details and registration can be found at the REMIX Summit Official Website

About the author: Simon Foster is a film industry freelance journalist with over 30 years experience in the Australasian sector. In addition to his role as Managing Editor of SCREEN-SPACE (founded 2012), he is the Festival Director of the SYDNEY SCIENCE FICTION FILM FESTIVAL; co-host/producer of the SCREEN WATCHING podcast; and, film reviewer for the ABC-FM Statewide Drive and NINE MEDIA National Radio outlets. Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram