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June 28, 2022
Participation opportunities open on June 28 for the 2023 SXSW Conference & Festivals including PanelPicker®, Music Festival, and SXSW Pitch.
June 28, 2022
SXSW Art Program Early Entry Deadline
The SXSW Art Program is an open call to studios, designers, collectives, and individual artists whose work is either in medium or concept, is at the intersection of art and technology, or creates an experience, whether through immersion or social engagement.
July 21, 2022
SXSW Art Program Final Deadline
The SXSW Art Program is an open call to studios, designers, collectives, and individual artists whose work is either in medium or concept, is at the intersection of art and technology, or creates an experience, whether through immersion or social engagement.
August 9, 2022
PanelPicker® Community Voting Opens
Browse, comment, and vote on session proposals for the 2023 SXSW Conference through PanelPicker® from August 9-21, 2022.
August 12, 2022
Music Festival Early Entry Deadline
SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential industry participants who attend SXSW every year.
August 21, 2022
PanelPicker® Community Voting Closes
This is your final chance to browse, comment, and vote on session proposals for the 2023 SXSW Conference through PanelPicker® from August 9-21, 2022.
August 23, 2022
Film & TV Festival Submissions Open
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
September 11, 2022
SXSW Pitch Early Entry Deadline
SXSW Pitch showcases innovative new technology to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.
September 13, 2022
Film & TV Festival Early Entry Deadline
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
September 29, 2022
SXSW Innovation Awards Early Entry Deadline
The SXSW Innovation Awards recognize the most exciting creative developments in the connected world, celebrating the ever-widening variety of technological advancements, achievements and discoveries.
October 4, 2022
Film & TV Festival Early Entry Deadline
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
October 7, 2022
SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential industry participants who attend SXSW every year.
October 18, 2022
Film & TV Festival Final Deadline
SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about. Premiere your project in front of press, industry, and film lovers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
November 13, 2022
SXSW Innovation Awards Final Deadline
The SXSW Innovation Awards recognize the most exciting creative developments in the connected world, celebrating the ever-widening variety of technological advancements, achievements and discoveries.
November 13, 2022
SXSW Pitch showcases innovative new technology to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.
March 10, 2023
SXSW 2023: March 10-19 in Austin, TX
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From March 10-19, experience unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking with creatives from around the world. The event features Conference sessions, Film Festival screenings, Music Festival showcases, world-class Exhibitions, networking opportunities, competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more.
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