Across the globe, regional cities are building new and innovative futures that are creative, independent and deeply rooted in their own local identities. From Hobart to Geelong, Newcastle to Sunshine Coast, regional cities are capitalising on what makes them different — celebrating their regionality, not shying away from it.

Horizon has teamed up with REMIX for this special 1.5 day summit, exploring the trends shaping the future of the creative economy in regional towns and cities. From creating destinations for cultural tourism; to harnessing the collisions between nature, art and tech; to audience and consumer trends; to infrastructure and innovation ecosystems and plenty more.

Inspirational talks, group discussions + networking

REMIX Academy Sunshine Coast will run across 1.5 days —  
Thu 1 May (half-day) and Fri 2 May (full-day). 

You'll hear from and meet innovators and changemakers from sectors including the creative industries and media, technology and more, including:

• Jenny Gil — Executive Director, Desert X (USA)
• Blair Parkin — Chief Experience Development Officer, Eden Project (UK)
• Ruth Mackenzie CBE — Former Director, Cultural Olympiad (London 2012) & Program Director, Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Policy, SA Government.
• Rhys Holden — CEO & Creative Director, Geelong Arts Centre , former GM MONA FOMA.
• Thomas Mahon — Founder, MoPA (Museum of Play and Art)
• Jérôme de Baecque — Business Development, Moment Factory
• Becc Bates — Director, Centre of Immersive Light & Art , Adelaide
• Sean Morris — GM, Fever
• Tory Loudon — Festival Director, New Annual Newcastle & former Curator Vivid Ideas
• Mark Goldenfein — Co-Founder, ArtsPay
• Simon Cronshaw & Peter Tullin — Co-Founders, REMIX Summits
• + a host of other local and national speakers to be announced.

Get social

Join the best minds from across culture, tech and entrepreneurship to compare notes and create bold new collaborations.

Social events are integral to the REMIX experience and all tickets include access to the official receptions, including a VIP experience and tour through Experimenta curated works at Horizon: New work by Vernon Ah Kee,   Stasis by Kenneth Lambert and Shadowgram by Art Thinking.

Don't miss out!

Early-bird tickets close 30 March.

Acknowledgements

REMIX Academy Sunshine Coast 2025 is presented by Horizon and Sunshine Coast Council with support from ArtsCoast, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Maroochydore and Mantra Mooloolaba.