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New India House Inauguration | Unlocking the Future: Australia–India Tech & Innovation Inaugural

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Join us for the opening ceremony of NIH @ SXSW 2025, where thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers from Australia and India will explore the emerging frontiers of bilateral tech collaboration. We’ll spotlight strategic themes including digital health, cleantech, AI, and smart infrastructure, and highlight mechanisms like the Australia-India Innovation Network to accelerate partnerships. This session sets the tone for unlocking shared growth, innovation pathways, and future-ready solutions across both nations.

Inauguration  - 30 mins - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Dignitaries at the inauguration:

  • Dr Andrew Charlton, Assistant Federal Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy

  • Dr. S Janakiraman, Consul General of India Sydney

  • Cal Mcguirk, Acting CEO and Director, Centre for Australia-India Relations

  • Simon Cahill, Co-Managing Director, SXSW Sydney

  • Irfan Malik, National Associate Chair & NSW President, Australia India Business Council (AIBC)

Panel discussion - 45 minutes - 11:00 am to 11:45 am

Unlocking the Future: Australia–India Tech & Innovation Inaugural

Speakers:

  • Moderator - Irfan Malik, National Associate Chair & NSW President, Australia India Business Council (AIBC)

  • Steve Torso, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Wholesale Investor and CapitalHQ

  • Chris Carman, Co-founder, Workinitiatives

  • Yagyaa Batra, Growth Manager, Chirpn IT Solutions

  • James Stewart, CEO, Always Carbon

Location
Flex by ISPT The Collider
477 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
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