Health
innovation conference
The future of health
The Health track showcases cutting-edge technologies transforming healthcare, delivering more personalized and effective patient outcomes. It serves as a dynamic forum for exploring innovations in longevity, life extension, and mental health. Join conversations that highlight how technology and comprehensive care models are redefining the future of health and well-being for all.
Dr. Padmanee Sharma, PhD, MD
professor, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
“When you understand the science, that’s when you can make the leap to having success in the clinic. Without the true understanding of the science, we can throw a lot of things in the clinic and hope that it works.”
programming themes
- Brain Breakthroughs
- Precision Aging & Biohacking
- Generative Biology & Synthetic DNA
- Advanced Immunotherapy & Oncology
- Consumer Wellness
Past Speakers
The people shaping how stories get made.
Ysabel Duron, The Latino Cancer Institute
“Cancer Innovation and Those Who are Left Behind”
Dr. Alysson Muotri, University of California San Diego
“Autism in Space: How Neuroscience is Reaching New Heights”
Dr. Elisabeth Potter, Redbud Surgical Center
“US Healthcare in Crisis: Who Cares? Who Wins?”
Dr. Aadeel Akktar, PSYONIC
“The Ai-Powered Bionic Revolution Has Already Begun”
Conference Rewind
Take a look back at the sessions you don’t want to miss.
Social Health Trends & Predictions: Connection is the New Frontier
Social health is today where mental health was 10-15 years ago—but we’ve reached a turning point. That was the bold claim from leading expert Kasley Killam in her SXSW 2025 opening keynote. This year, she’s back to reveal the most important breakthroughs, trends, and predictions shaping the rapidly growing movement to transform society through connection and community. Drawing on new research and cutting-edge innovation around the globe, Killam will surface surprising insights, the most promising opportunities for impact, and an inspiring vision of what’s next. No matter your industry, this is the session you can’t miss if you want to understand—and help lead—the future of relationships, longevity, and human thriving.
Breaking Barriers, Building Solutions: Meet the Changemakers Transforming Health Innovation
A new generation of women and underrepresented founders is reshaping the future of health with community-rooted solutions. Presented by Reckitt Catalyst and Entrepreneur-in-Residence Serena Williams, this session spotlights entrepreneurs who are turning lived experience into breakthrough ideas, exploring the barriers they’ve overcome, the models that enable scale, and what it really takes to build lasting, real-world change from the ground up.
The Three Laws of a Healthy Relationship
Jillian Turecki, Case Kenny, and Cory Allen break down the three laws of a healthy relationship in a conversation that blends self-awareness, communication, and what it truly means to love someone. Explore how connection with yourself sets the tone for intimacy, how optimism shapes the language of conflict, and why lasting love is a practice… not just butterflies or chemistry. Expect practical tools, perspective shifts, and real guidance for building relationships that last. A powerful, grounded session for anyone ready to strengthen how they love and how they show up in partnership.
Additional Information
Each year, SXSW brings the best speakers in the world to Austin, TX< to present sessions on what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology.
The convergence of first-class talent from so many different disciplines and backgrounds creates a unique environment for attendees to explore.
SXSW Conferences include the Innovation Conference, Music Conference, and Film & TV Conference.
Accompanying the SXSW Conference are events including expos, a pitch competition, parties, and more.
Explore Keynotes, Featured Speakers, Session Formats, and programming tracks, of visit the Conference Formats page.
SXSW Conference sessions will be divided into multiple tracks across three overarching verticals:
- Innovation Conference Tracks explore technology, marketing, health, the creator economy and more.
- Film & TV Conference covers both the creative and business elements of film and TV production.
- Music Conference features content on the making, marketing, impact and future of music.
Visit the Tracks pages for detailed information on each of the tracks.
Conference session formats range from presentations and fireside chats to panels, workshops, mentoring, networking and more.