Blending Culture, Tech and Community at SXSW Sydney 2025
We’re On Stage At SXSW Sydney
iyarn is proud to join an incredible lineup at SXSW Sydney for a panel on how culture, technology and community leadership can help close the health gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Session: Blending Culture, Tech and Community: Indigenous Health Innovation
When: October 15, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Where: Room C2.2, SXSW Sydney 2025
Who’s On The Panel
- Benson Saulo — Former Australian Consul General to the U.S.
- Dr Kisani Upward — Indigenous Research Lead, Manna Institute
- John Saulo — Founder, Ngakkan Nyaagu // NGNY
- Annette Schmiede — CEO, Digital Health CRC
- Facilitator: Lachlan “Lockie” Cooke, Founder and CEO, iyarn
What We’ll Cover
- Practical ways culture and community leadership shape ethical digital health
- How wearable data and check ins can support early detection and care pathways
- Building partnerships grounded in data sovereignty and local ownership
- Live audience insights using iyarn to show how check ins work in practice
Why It Matters
Progress in Indigenous health needs trusted tools, respectful relationships and transparent data practices. This session brings together leaders who do that work day-to-day and shows how technology can support, not replace, community wisdom.
Heading to SXSW? Come say hi after the session or connect with us to learn how iyarn can support your community, research or care service.
To learn more about the work iyarn is doing, listen to Lockie’s recent ABC Sydney Breakfast Radio interview with Craig Reucassel.
