Startups Track

March 7-10, 2025

Be inspired, be motivated and be captivated by the successes and failures of a diverse array of founders, as well as the funders who backed their often unconventional entrepreneurial efforts. If you want to translate your great startup idea into a successful reality, then this track will give you a competitive advantage for the long adventure ahead.

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Featured Session: Your First Million-Why You Don’t Have to be Born into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave – SXSW 2024 – Photo by Andy Wenstrand

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Explore programming in the Startups track, sourced and voted on by the global SX community via PanelPicker®, along with input from SXSW staff and the PanelPicker Evaluator Committee.

Startups Track Access: Platinum and Interactive Badges receive primary access to sessions in this track. Film & TV Badges and Music Badges receive secondary line access.

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About the SXSW Conference

The SXSW Conference provides an opportunity for global professionals at every level to participate, network, and advance their careers. From March 7–14, explore conference programming across 23 diverse tracks and variety of formats including Keynotes, Featured Speakers, panels, workshops, and more.