Welcome to SXSW 2013

The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals (March 8-17, 2013) offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery.

Recent News

SXSW Interview Recap: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Created by Bobby on April 4, 2013
Music


Those who were lucky enough to join us at the Austin Convention Center on Saturday morning were treated not only to a bloody mary breakfast, but an insightful interview with the group on everyone's must-see list at this year's fest, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. The red-hot duo played quite a few shows during SXSW, but this thoughtful chat with John Norris was the only chance to hear them discuss their newfound fame, lyrical identity, and explore what drives them and the intense connection to the fans that are propelling them ever upwards.

Get Official 2013 SXSW Swag From Gap!

Created by jordan on April 4, 2013
Music Film Interactive

SXSW is over... but it's not too late to get your official 2013 swag! Head on over to sxsw.com/merch to shop the assortment of specialty Gap tees from this year's fest and relive the memories all year long.

Also, if you were able to purchase one of Gap's tees on-site, don't forget to redeem your 30% off coupon for a pair of 1969 jeans before April 7. Bring the hang-tag to your local Gap retailer for the in-store discount.

Watch the Bill Gates SXSWedu Keynote Video Now!

Created by Jessica on April 2, 2013
EDU

SXSWedu is over but the ideas sparked and shared at this year's conference & festival have only just begun to take flight. Watch the 2013 keynote videos, including Bill Gates, on Vimeo and listen to the 2013 session podcast now!

Keynote: Bill Gates - SXSWedu 2013 from SXSWedu on Vimeo.

Follow SXSWedu on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and updates.

Announcing SXSWuni

Created by melissa on April 1, 2013
Music Film Interactive

We are pleased to announce the newest addition to the SXSW family of conferences and festivals: SXSWuni.

Visit SXSWuni.com to learn more about this ground-breaking event our hopes to unify singular topics in the world of one. From unibrows to unicycles, unitards to unicorns, the inaugural year of SXSWuni is certain to dive deep into an unexplored universe of unique and unrelated topics.

2014 SXSW Interactive Festival: March 7-11

Created by tammy on April 1, 2013
Interactive

Thanks to all the amazing digital creatives from across the United States and around the world who made the SXSW Interactive Festival so exciting, so engaging, and so much fun. We hope that you will join us again next spring for an even more amazing experience. Dates for the 2014 SXSW Interactive Festival are Friday, March 7 through Tuesday, March 11. Registration will open in early August – watch this website for more information. Also, if you have a great idea for a presentation or a panel for the 2014 SXSW Interactive Festival, you will want to take part in the PanelPicker process, which begins in June 2013. Stay tuned to www.sxsw.com for complete details.

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