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ARTS AND CULTURAL LEADER ALEX POOTS JOINS SXSW SYDNEY 2025
Powerhouse and University of Technology Sydney are pleased to present internationally renowned arts and cultural leader Alex Poots who will speak at SXSW Sydney® 2025 this October at ICC Sydney.
Poots, the Artistic Director of The Shed in New York, has built major new institutions from the ground up and inspired established organisations to reshape approaches into innovative, popular and culturally democratic programming.
Powerhouse Chief Executive Lisa Havilah will host an in-conversation with Poots where they’ll delve into how bold, interdisciplinary programming can create economic impact and sustained audience growth. From publicly funded precincts and sustainability-led design to cross-sector collaboration, community engagement, and collaborative funding models—this session offers vital insights into building vibrant, future-focused cultural precincts.