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Jennifer Touch – SXSW 2025 – Photo by Aaron Rogosin

Jennifer Touch – SXSW 2025 – Photo by Aaron Rogosin

Get Involved at SXSW

 

Calling all creatives! Each year, discover numerous participation opportunities for SXSW including proposing Innovation, Music, and Film & TV sessions through PanelPicker®, performing at the Music Festival, pitching your tech startup to industry judges, premiering your project at the Film & TV Festival, and more.

Explore categories below for important deadlines, eligibility requirements, and more on how to become part of the SX event each March in Austin, TX.

Awards

Finalists and honorees are announced later in the season. During SXSW in March, various ceremonies are held to celebrate these creatives and announce the winners. Explore our Awards page for a complete list of awards categories, finalists, and winners.

See You at SXSW 2027

Join us for SXSW 2027 from March 15-21 in Austin, TX. Explore applications to participate and stay tuned for announcements throughout the season. Subscribe to Event Updates and community newsletters.

Showcase Applications

Take the stage in some of Austin's most popular venues with an audience from around the globe. Don't miss your chance to turn your career up a notch.

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Suichu Spica – SXSW 2025 – Photo by Jon Currie

SXSW Pitch

The SXSW Pitch startup competition features some of the global startup ecosystem's most exciting and innovative tech. Finalists have raised more than $23.2 billion in funding since 2009.

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SXSW Pitch Awards – SXSW 2025 – Photo by Miguel Esparza

Film & TV Festival Submissions

Premiere your film, TV or XR project in front of press, industry and enthusiastic audiences at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.

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Ash – SXSW 2025 – Photo by Michael Buckner

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PanelPicker® Session Proposals

Speak at SXSW 2027 and vote on what sessions you’d like to experience at the festival.
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Crisis to Credibility: Restoring Trust in Modern Science – SXSW 2025 – Photo by Virginia Hernandez

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See you in March!

Join us at SXSW 2027 from March 15-21 in Austin, TX.

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Student Discount

Currently enrolled students may apply for an exclusive SXSW Badge discount. Explore badge discounts for students and recent graduates to attend SXSW 2025!

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