SXSW 2017

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries.

SXSW streamlined event with 24 conference tracks covering a wide variety of topics as seen through the lens of entertainment, tech, and culture. The Interactive, Film, Music, and Comedy festivals promise to bring unparalleled opportunities to discover and connect.

Join March 10-19 in Austin, Texas for unparalleled discovery, networking, and inspiration at the 2017 SXSW Conference & Festivals in Austin, Texas! This year’s event includes expanded access for all badge types marking new opportunities for learning, networking, and discovery. Apply to participate in one of the many prestigious SXSW categories – Interactive Innovation Awards, Film Submissions, Showcase Applications, and more.

MARCH 10-18. The SXSW Conference provides an opportunity for global professionals at every level to participate, learn, and network. Featuring a variety of tracks that allow attendees to explore what’s next in the worlds of entertainment, culture, and technology, SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW Conference speakers come from all over the globe. Across the various themes and trends at SXSW, Featured Speaker sessions present a snapshot of the most transformative ideas shaping future.

SXSW Festivals run March 10-19 and offer a unique opportunity to explore the worlds of Interactive, Film, Music, and Comedy with parties, awards, screenings, and showcases :

• The SXSW Interactive Festival provides a variety of compelling evening networking experiences that complement the many learning opportunities at the SXSW Conference.
• The SXSW Film Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent both behind and in front of the camera. Featuring provocative documentaries, comedies, genre standouts and more, the festival has become known for the high caliber and diversity of films presented, and for its smart, enthusiastic audiences.
• The SXSW Music Festival is one of the largest and most influential global music industry events of the year, taking place every March in Austin, Texas – the Live Music Capital of the World.
• Growing from a singular night’s celebration of comedy’s biggest names into a week-long whirlwind of a festival, SXSW Comedy presents uniquely diverse programming that highlights exceptional emerging and established talent.

SXSW plays host to many distinctly different exhibitions that connect people from all over the world.

• March 12–15. The Trade Show highlights the integrations and overlaps between SXSW’s converging industries, hosting a diverse range of forward-thinking exhibitors – from promising startups to established industry leaders.
• March 16–18. Drawing in developers, manufacturers, and fans from all facets of the community, the Gaming Expo is the epicenter of gaming culture at SXSW. Here is where you’ll find the Geek Stage, Esports Tournament Stage, Indie Corner, Tabletop Experience, Open Play Areas, and much more.
• March 11–12. SXSW continue to inspire and connect professionals from around the world with the SXSW Job Market. A convenient meeting spot for innovative thinkers and equally innovative companies, the Job Market enables these professionals to match their skills with 21st century, cutting-edge employers.
• March 16–18. Presented by the American Poster Institute (API), Flatstock will display the works of the world’s top gig poster artists. The show features posters of varying styles, colors and techniques for sale by the talented artists who created them.
• Spotlights highlight new technology companies within SXSW’s industry-specific programming tracks including SXSW Music and Startup Village®.
• Heading into its fifth season, the SouthBites® Trailer Park is excited to host the best roving restaurants from Texas and across the US! Each new year welcomes back noteworthy SouthBites alum but also showcases rising names in the ever-expanding food truck industry.
• March 10–12. SXSW Create, the hardware hacking and maker arm of SXSW, is at it again with more space, more fun, and even more hands-on excitement. From 3D printing to drones to biohacking and much more, this community event showcases the disruptive solutions that are shaping future.
• March 16-18. The first installment of the SXSW Marketplace brings together local Austin boutiques and hand-selected national/global brands to create a unique shopping experience at the epicenter of SXSW.

SXSW provides several different forums where registrants can meet and mingle from Meet Ups, multi-day Lounges and a variety of Parties. SXSW Events and Lounges provide opportunities to meet and network with other creatives from around the world while enjoying complimentary food and drinks. Meaningful, career-enhancing, one-on-one connections are one of the most valuable aspects of attending SXSW.