SlashNEW is a celebration of all things technology, uniting the most innovative thinkers and passionate techies that are building a brighter future for the Hunter.
SlashNEW is Newcastle’s biggest technology conference. Running in 2026 for its fourth year, the two-day conference aims to celebrate the vibrant Newcastle technology scene and give technology professionals in the area access to upskilling and networking locally.
SlashNEW showcases fantastic keynotes, a line-up of speakers from Newcastle and beyond, panel discussions, workshops, and ample networking opportunities. All supported by a group of fantastic local and international sponsors.
Our Roots
This conference is organised for technology professionals by technology professionals and aims to represent everything Newcastle; from the large enterprise-level organisations to the home-grown local businesses and everything in between.
Following a successful inaugural event in 2023, the SlashNEW Conference has continued to experience strong year-on-year growth, increasing both attendance and engagement with each successive year.
Newcastle is a hidden gem with a thriving technology community. With a range of technology meetups running monthly in the city, the tech ecosystem is highly connected. With an ever-increasing remote workforce in the city, fostering a thriving Newcastle tech ecosystem has never been more critical or more possible, and we’re delighted to create the space to form and strengthen connections.
The /NEW Team
SlashNEW is an event for the community by the community. Our organising team has given their time and expertise to make this event a reality. Our core committee team members are:
Jonathan Milgate
Head of Digital
Umwelt Environmental
Adrienne Donnelly
Event Manager
Organised By Adrienne
Klee Thomas
Senior Software Developer
Newcastle Coders Group
Sarah Wallis
Founder
Skript and Nukaizen
Cordelia Prangley
Project Officer (User Experience Specialist)
University of Newcastle
Alongside our core team, our subcommittees bring together passionate individuals from across the community, each contributing their time and expertise to make SlashNEW a success.
We recognise and acknowledge that the land and waters where the /NEW Conference takes place are the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples. We celebrate and respect the cultures, histories and rights of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
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