Sydney Open Symposium 2025
Event recap
The inaugural Sydney Open Symposium investigated how infrastructure supports movement as social and cultural connection and as a catalyst for development
Sydney Open Symposium launched at the newly open ILUMINA Sydney, an event space in the award-winning 1 Elizabeth building. Located on top of the recently completed Martin Place Metro, the space formed the perfect venue for a day of talks and tours about the new metro system.
A variety of speakers and sessions detailed the complex ten-year project of delivering the Sydney Metro Martin Place and an expert panel considered the city’s growth, emphasising the interplay. between urban design, public space activation, and heritage conservation in shaping Sydney’s future.
The day was rounded out by exclusive tours of 50 Martin Place and 1 Elizabeth Street that canvassed everything from the sustainability credentials of the building, to the impressive public art collection.
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attendees341
people enjoyed exclusive tours3
keynote speakers1
panel discussionParticipating buildings
Quality of speakers in both knowledge of subject matter but also hands-on experience. Visual Aids engaging.