SXSW Innovation Conference

March 12-18, 2026

The SXSW Innovation Conference provides an opportunity for the global community of creatives to encounter cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network with other professionals who share a similar appetite for forward-focused experiences.

2025 Innovation Schedule


Meet the Astronauts Going to the Moon with NASA’s Artemis II – SXSW 2025 – Photo by Benedict Jones

Meet the Astronauts Going to the Moon with NASA’s Artemis II – SXSW 2025 – Photo by Benedict Jones

About the SXSW Innovation Conference

 

Featuring a variety of tracks that focus on the most important breakthroughs in technology, film, culture, and music, SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.

See You at SXSW 2026

Join us for SXSW 2026 from March 12–18 in Austin, TX. Explore participation opportunities and stay tuned for announcements throughout the season. Subscribe to Event Updates and community newsletters.

SXSW Timeline

March 12-18, 2026

SXSW celebrates its 40th event with a reimagined experience, bringing the Conference, Film & TV Festival, and Music Festival together for the first time to run concurrently over seven exciting days and nights.

SXSW 2026 Timeline

SXSW 2026 Timeline

SXSW 2025 - Photo by Tico Mendoza

SXSW 2025 - Photo by Tico Mendoza

SXSW Rewind

Watch exclusive coverage from SXSW 2025, including Conference sessions, Music Festival performances, and SXSW Studio interviews.

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Keynote Issa Rae – SXSW 2025 – Photo by Will Blake

Official SXSW 2025 Merch

Explore the 2025 SXSW Merch collection with limited edition posters, hats, shirts, and more.

2025 SXSW Merch
SXSW Merch 2025