Where Media, Tech & Culture Converge

Join us for three days, four nights and six locations, presenting 80+ live performances, panels, podcasts, exhibitions and multi-sensory experiences. Plus, interactive workshops, tech demos and breakout sessions to level up your skills. Connect with thousands of creators and creative professionals working in audio, video and new media, all coming together to explore some of our most urgent questions today.

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How can we be more creative storytellers?

‍We know the stories that are in you will change the world around you. Come learn innovative techniques and master new creative tools through:

• Inspiring presentations & case studies
• Workshops & collective ideation
• Writing, editing & production learning from the best-in-class
• Video & lighting workshops
• Exploration of emerging narratives from audio storytelling
• Breakout sessions with pioneering media creators

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How can we be better listeners?

In a culture oversaturated with noise, we’re exploring deep listening through interactive experiences and creating opportunities to connect with others at the festival:

• Intimate live storytelling events
• Guided deep listening exercises and mindfulness practices
• Therapeutic sound sessions, including a unique laughter meditation with Laaraji
• Live audio and video podcast tapings and experimentation
• Contemporary thought leadership on culture, communication, creativity and new media
• Lounge spaces and networking activations designed to inspire new friendships, artistic camaraderie, and professional connections
• Musical performances and immersive theater

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Are we ready for the future of media?

The landscape is changing everyday and we'll help you prepare for tomorrow's opportunities:

• Keynote sessions and thought-leaders share culture trends & insights
• Forecast content trends with creators and podcasters shaping the new mainstream media
• Idea generation on creating sustainable independent media in the creator economy
• Learning opportunities for influential strategies for climate and social impact communication
• Discussions on responsible digital influence
• Pitch opportunities for your projects and services