Clear Hayes House will return to SXSW Sydney for a second year, hosting a week of events tailored to the advertising, media, and marketing industry.
From Monday, October 14 to Friday, October 18 SXSW Sydney badge holders and non-badge holders will be able to access an unforgettable lineup of events for free, including insightful thought leadership, unique networking opportunities, meetups and more.
Alex Hayes, principal at event organisers Clear Hayes Consulting, said: “Our aim with Clear Hayes House has always been to create a space that’s as impactful as it is enjoyable. This year, we’ve curated an even more exciting lineup, where the industry’s brightest minds can come together, have open and honest conversations and explore the future. And, of course, we’ll be throwing in plenty of fun along the way with great food, drinks and music.”
Events throughout the week include an afternoon takeover from ADMA exploring hot topics relevant to marketers, the official SXSW Sydney Creator Meetup, an afternoon exploring how the industry can do more around climate change and a Pub Quiz for Good run by UnLtd.
Industry heavyweights already confirmed to speak at the House include top marketers, senior executives and even politicians.
Among them RyanCap founder Simon Ryan; The Iconic’s Georgia Thomas; On Device global CEO Alistair Hill; and The Payback Project’s James Greet.
On the final day of SXSW Sydney, indie agencies take centre stage with the Indie Agency Takeover which includes a morning of content from industry experts looking at everything from M&A trends, selling your ideas, global agency development and promoting your business, ahead of a Leaders’ Long Lunch providing a relaxed atmosphere to network with fellow agency heads.
Partners participating in the house this year include 1000heads, ADMA, Avid Collective, Channel Factory, CHPR, Cognizant, GumGum, KMint, Magnite, Meta, MOOD Tea, Murmur, On Device, Ryvalmedia, Samba TV, SI Partners, Snack Drawer, UnLtd and Yahoo.
The preliminary schedule of events is now available here with more speakers and events to be announced ahead of the festival week.