Sponsored by University of Cincinnati

Workplace Track

March 12-18, 2026

Where, how, and why we work shapes the core of our daily lives. This track offers invaluable guidance for both employees and employers navigating every stage of career development. Dive into dynamic conversations on the evolving job market, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and the ethical challenges of gig work. Explore innovations in physical workplace design, strategies for upskilling and reskilling in the face of emerging technologies, and the shifting expectations around flexibility, purpose, and meaning at work.

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Workplace Track Access: Platinum and Innovation Badges receive access to sessions in this track.

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Workplace Track Sponsored by University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati: where higher education and industry innovate what’s next. As the world of work evolves faster than ever, UC turns disruption into adaptability by embedding learning inside real-world problem solving. A top-tier public research university enrolling 53,600 students, UC’s cooperative education program is ranked #4 nationally by U.S. News & World Report. With $22.7B in statewide economic impact, UC is not predicting the future of work—we’re building it with employers, partners, and communities.

About the SXSW Innovation Conference

The SXSW Innovation Conference provides an opportunity for global professionals at every level to participate, network, and advance their careers. From March 12-18, explore conference programming across 10 diverse tracks and variety of formats including Keynotes and Featured Sessions, panels, workshops, and more.