Don’t let your space-exploring adventure of Australia end at IAC Sydney. Continue your journey by browsing through our adjacent events below.
Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference and Exhibition (IPRAAC)
7-8 October 2025
Space-Ship 2025
One Giant Leap Australia presents Space-Ship! A fun and educational themed cruise.
Departing Sydney after IAC on 5 October, this four-day cruise will take guests on a fun and educational journey offering the opportunity to learn, network, and relax aboard the family-friendly Carnival Splendor. Space-Ship will travel to one of Australia’s most beautiful locations, the pristine beaches of Moreton Island, in Queensland, before returning to Sydney on 9 October.
Space-Ship 2025 Itinerary
- 5 October 2025 – Depart Sydney
- 6 October 2025 – Sea Day
- 7 October 2025 – Moreton Island
- 8 October 2025 – Sea Day
- 9 October 2025 – Return Sydney
One Giant Leap Australia provides life opportunities for students and educators to develop and build their knowledge and understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The organisation operates both in Australia and Internationally working toward achieving a strong STEM sector.
New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2025
The New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2025, themed Open Skies: Leveraging New Zealand’s Low Air Traffic and Rapid Regulatory Environment,” will take place on October 7-8, 2025, at Te Pae Convention Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This pivotal event brings together global aerospace leaders, innovators, and researchers to explore cutting-edge advancements, emerging trends, and collaboration opportunities. Attendees will discover New Zealand’s unique R&D landscape, connect with the entire aerospace ecosystem, gain insights into sustainable practices, and forge strategic partnerships. Join us to experience the benefits of New Zealand’s open skies and supportive regulatory framework in a nation committed to environmental stewardship and innovation.
SXSW Sydney 2025
SXSW Sydney 2025, running 13-19 October at ICC Sydney, is a global celebration of creativity, innovation and culture connecting APAC’s talent with international thought leaders. Now in its third year, SXSW Sydney features 1600 events includes the Conference, Innovation Expo and Tech, Music, Screen and Games Festivals.
The SXSW Sydney Conference includes 1,200 speakers and attendees from 40+ countries, and keynotes, panels and workshops across six tracks: Tech & Innovation, Business & Leadership, Marketing & Media, Future & Sustainability, Culture & Lifestyle and Creative Industries. Extend your visit to Sydney to be part of SXSW Sydney 2025, the home of creative innovation in the Asia-Pacific.
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Connect with highly engaged audiences and world-class brands at the Innovation Expo, where the brightest minds and boldest ideas come together to shape what’s next. Across 4 days at Sydney’s ICC Exhibition Halls, global leaders, disruptors, and game-changers immerse themselves in talks, product demonstrations and interactive installations. Future thinkers from around the world organically connect through shared interests, similar goals and their love for creativity. This is the recipe for lasting relationships and collaboration.
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