


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