2050 Track

March 8-12, 2024

2050 track programming focuses on long-range, big-picture thinking, with topics that range from nanotech breakthroughs and interplanetary expeditions to life-extension research and novel applications of scientific discoveries.

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Amy Webb – SXSW 2024 – Photo by Stephen Olker

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Each year, SXSW calls upon its creative global community to help identify innovative new ideas and the visionaries behind them. The majority of Conference sessions are sourced and voted on by the SX community from PanelPicker®, along with input from SXSW Staff and the PanelPicker Evaluator Committee.

2050 Track Access: Platinum and Interactive Badges receive primary access to sessions in this track. Film & TV badges and Music badges receive secondary line access.

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Stay tuned for programming announcements throughout the season.

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Music Mentor Session - Jenni Sperandeo - 2019 - Photo by Edward Bennett

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