SXSW Conference

From March 9-17, the SXSW Conference provides an opportunity for global professionals at every level to participate, learn, and network.


SXSW Conference

2017 SXSW Conference Featured Speakers, Dr. Jill Biden & Vice President Joe Biden – Photo by Mindy Best / Getty Images

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About SXSW Conference

 

Featuring a variety of tracks that allow attendees to explore what’s next in the worlds of entertainment, culture, and technology, SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.

With one unified conference that spans 24 tracks of programming plus our SXSW Eco curated Cities Summit, we’ll be offering more opportunities for networking, learning, and discovery than ever before.

Explore Keynotes, Featured Speakers, Session Formats, and programming tracks below. Stay tuned to SXSW News for the latest 2018 SXSW Conference announcements and updates throughout the season.

2018 SXSW PanelPicker

Propose session ideas through PanelPicker® from Monday, June 26 through Friday, July 21 – more details here.

Conference Tracks

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Enter Your Session Idea for the 2018 SXSW Conference

SXSW PanelPicker® is now open for proposals. Help shape the 2018 SXSW Conference programming by entering your session idea before Friday, July 21, 2017, then join the community and vote.

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Session Formats

Learn more about the session formats for programming tracks at the SXSW Conference.

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