Where tech meets imagination: Behind the build at Vivid Sydney
Meet the creator behind Peekaboo Parliament, a Vivid Sydney 2026 installation, for an inside look at how technical engineering and artistic vision come together to create immersive experiences.
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About this event
Step behind the curtain of one of the most captivating immersive experience creators and discover what it really takes to turn an idea into something unforgettable.
In this exclusive session, we sit down with Nick Athanasiou, Creative Director of Skunk Control, known for their work featured at Vivid Sydney, to unpack the full journey from concept to immersion. This is more than a showcase of technology and imagination; it’s a deep dive into the process, the experimentation, and the collaboration that bring large-scale interactive experiences to life.
From navigating technical constraints to pushing creative limits, this session reveals what it takes to build experiences that spark curiosity, emotion, and connection.
We’ll also go beyond the work to uncover the human stories behind it - the non-linear career paths, unexpected pivots, and alternative routes into tech. Whether you’re an emerging professional, a career switcher, or an experienced leader, this is a chance to reimagine what a career in technology can look like.
At its core, this session is about the power of knowledge sharing - where discovery leads to experimentation, and experimentation drives innovation.
Come for the behind-the-scenes access. Leave with a broader perspective on what’s possible in tech.
Located in the heart of Barangaroo, you’ll have the rare opportunity to take in the Vivid installations from above and explore them up close immediately following the event.
About Skunk Control
We create visually engaging works and immersive experiences that provide audiences with a sense of wonderment and opportunities to make discoveries. Drawing on technology; design and art and our training in engineering, science and education, our works are interactive and impactful. As well as creating permanent sculptures, ephemeral art installations, bespoke lighting and engaging spaces, we also produce hands on community outreach programs that complement our creative works and engage the community in the artistry and technology that underpins them.
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