The SXSW Conferences & Festivals provide a variety of programming formats aimed at empowering attendees to explore, discover, and build relationships. Maximize your experience by identifying which of these formats align best with your creative and career aspirations.
Platinum badge holders have access to all programming formats. Innovation badge holders have access to all formats, excluding Film & TV and Music Tracks. Film & TV badge holders and Music badge holders have access to all Film & TV and Music formats.
Keynotes
1 Hour Sessions
Powerful Presentations by Diverse Visionaries
Featured Sessions
1 Hour Sessions
Mind-expanding Conversations
Presentations / Panels / Fireside Chats
Gain Industry Expertise
Workshops
90-120 Minute Sessions
Up Your Career Development Game
Mentor Sessions
15 Minute Sessions
Connect with Industry Experts
Meet Ups
1 Hour Sessions
Find Your Next Creative Collaborator
Book Reading
1 Hour Sessions
Listen in Live
Core Conversations
1 Hour Sessions
Connect with Industry Experts
Pitch Events
SXSW Pitch showcases innovative technologies to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.
Podcasts
Podcasts bring established episodic audio series to SXSW for special live recordings in front of an engaged audience.
Book Signings
Connect with authors one-on-one at the SXSW Book Store while they sign their latest work.