March 15–21, 2027 | Austin, TX

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Conference Formats

The SXSW Conferences & Festivals provide a variety of programming formats aimed at empowering attendees to explore, discover, and build relationships. Maximize your experience by identifying which of these formats align best with your creative and career aspirations.

Platinum badge holders have access to all programming formats. Innovation badge holders have access to all formats, excluding Film & TV and Music Tracks. Film & TV badge holders and Music badge holders have access to all Film & TV and Music formats.
Keynote: The Big Picture with Steven Spielberg at SXSW 2026.
Keynotes

1 Hour Sessions

Powerful Presentations by Diverse Visionaries

1 Hour Sessions

Mind-expanding Conversations

Presentations / Panels / Fireside Chats

Gain Industry Expertise

Workshops

90-120 Minute Sessions

Up Your Career Development Game

Mentor Sessions

15 Minute Sessions

Connect with Industry Experts

Meet Ups

1 Hour Sessions

Find Your Next Creative Collaborator

Attendee at a Book Signing at SXSW 2026.
Book Reading

1 Hour Sessions

Listen in Live

Core Conversations

1 Hour Sessions

Connect with Industry Experts

Pitch Events

SXSW Pitch showcases innovative technologies to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.

Podcasts

Podcasts bring established episodic audio series to SXSW for special live recordings in front of an engaged audience.

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Book Signings

Connect with authors one-on-one at the SXSW Book Store while they sign their latest work.