1) Identify which badge is right for you. Not sure? Take our Tracks Quiz
2) Register to attend
3) Book your hotel through our online system
4) Make travel arrangements to Austin, Texas
5) Create your SXsocial profile and upload your badge photo
6) Follow @SXSW on Facebook and Twitter for the latest announcements
March 10–19, 2017 Austin, TX
Dates & Deadlines
Attend SXSW
Join us for unparalleled discovery, networking, and inspiration at the 2017 SXSW Conference & Festivals in Austin, Texas! This year’s event includes expanded access for all badge types marking new opportunities for learning, networking, and discovery. Registration is now open – learn more below.
Photo by Amanda Stronza
Six Steps to Attending SXSW
2017 Registration Rates & Deadlines
| Badge Type | Through Sept. 9 |
Through Oct. 21 |
Through Nov. 18 |
Through Jan. 13 |
Through Feb. 10 |
Walk-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | $1,150 | $1,250 | $1,350 | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,650 |
| Interactive OR Film OR Music |
$825 | $925 | $1,025 | $1,125 | $1,225 | $1,325 |
Early registrants benefit from discounted rates, which expire at 11:59pm PT on the deadlines above.
Attending as a student or a group(10+)? Contact us for more information.
2017 Badge Type Changes
SXSW is expanding access for all registrants at SXSW 2017. We’re streamlining the conference into one unified event with 24 tracks of programming and offering more opportunities for networking, learning, and discovery than ever before.
Music Festival showcases will start on Monday, March 13 while the Film Festival maintains its nine day footprint starting on Friday, March 10.
The Platinum badge still remains your best bet with primary access to all of SXSW at a lower price than last year, the Interactive, Film, and Music badges will now include expanded access to more of the SXSW Conference & Festivals experience. Attendees will still receive primary entry to programming associated with their badge type, but can now enjoy secondary access to most other SXSW events.
For more information, check out our video specifying the changes, download the SXSWeek Timeline, and look at our Badge Comparison Chart below for further details on access.
Badge Comparison
|
Purple = Primary Access Green = Secondary Access |
Interactive | Film | Music | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive Tracks, Keynotes & Featured Speakers | ||||
| Interactive Mentor Sessions & Workshops | ||||
| Interactive Festival Events | ||||
| Interactive Festival Opening Party | ||||
| Film Tracks, Keynotes & Featured Speakers | ||||
| Film Mentor Sessions, Round Tables, Workshops & Parties | ||||
| Film Festival Screenings & Events | ||||
| Film Festival Exclusive Premieres | ||||
| Music Tracks, Keynotes & Featured Speakers | ||||
| Music Mentor Sessions, Workshops & Parties | ||||
| Music Festival Showcases & Events | ||||
| Music Festival Exclusive Showcases | ||||
| Convergence Tracks, Keynotes & Featured Speakers | ||||
| Comedy Festival Showcases & Events | ||||
| Trade Shows & Exhibitions | ||||
| Networking Meet Ups | ||||
| Film Festival SXXpress Passes | ||||
| Music Festival SXXpress Passes | ||||
| Closing BBQ & Softball Tournament | ||||
| Hotel Priority Booking & Assistance | ||||
| Access to SXsocial Online Registrant Networking | ||||
| SXSW Festival Shuttles |
ALL BADGES RECEIVE ACCESS TO:
SXSW Gaming Expo & Awards, SXSW Create, SXSW Job Market, Flatstock Poster Show, Registrants Lounge, Spotlights, The Dewey Winburne Community Service Awards, SouthBites Trailer Park, SXSW Outdoor Stage at Lady Bird Lake concerts.
SXSW Materials: Registrant Big Bag, Program, Pocket Guide & Subscription to SXSWorld®.
AVAILABLE NETWORKING EVENTS: (EACH SOLD SEPARATELY)
Interactive / Film / Platinum: Taco Meet Up, BBQ Crash Course
Music / Platinum: Music Taco Meet Up
