Participate | SXSW EDU 2020 Participation Opportunties

PARTICIPATE AT SXSW EDU 2020

The SXSW EDU Conference & Festival is fueled by the community: from speaking opportunities and competitions; to performances, exhibitions, and everything in between there are many ways to participate.

Learn more about current opportunities for you and your organization to get involved at the 2020 event or contact the SXSW EDU team directly by emailing info@sxswedu.com.

The applications for SXSW EDU 2020 open July 1, 2019.

Competitions

SUBMIT YOUR STUDENT STARTUP APPLICATION

This competition celebrates students who have the passion, drive, and courage to be the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Application closes November 8, 2019.

LAUNCH STARTUP COMPETITION

Celebrates emerging innovations in learning with a fast-paced pitch competition featuring early-stage startups. Application closes November 1, 2019.

LEARN BY DESIGN COMPETITION

Elevates groundbreaking work in the design of physical learning environments and how it impacts pedagogy and learning outcomes.
Application closes November 1, 2019.

AMAZON ALEXA CHALLENGE

Open to all U.S. based Education Technology companies, this exciting competition is designed to find the best application of voice-technology in education.
Application closes October 18, 2019.

EXPO

Explore ways to participate in the SXSW EDU Expo. The Expo captures the energy and imagination of the future of learning in one dynamic space featuring curated programming and a diverse range of exhibitors.

Playground

Organizations can apply for a display to demo their activities through the Playground application. The Playground is an interactive space that showcases new strategies to activate students’ learning and features a collaborative stage with Hands On and Talk programming.
Deadline to Apply:
September 22, 2019

Exhibitors

Learn more about becoming an interactive exhibitor in the SXSW EDU Expo to showcase what’s next and new in education.
Deadline for Exhibitor 20% Discount:
September 27, 2019

Akash Kataria.

Submit Your Film

SXSW EDU celebrates the power of film to explore critical topics and issues impacting education with screenings and Q&A discussions.

Deadline to Apply:
December 3, 2019.

Photo by Steve Rogers.

Marketing Opportunities

Advertising

Advertise in the printed program guide or through unique opportunities like hotel keys, volunteer t-shirts, registration scholarships, and social media posts.

Show & Tell

Share your work through a show & tell session, a unique opportunity for organizations to showcase their products and services to the forward-thinking community at SXSW EDU.

Mixers, Socials & Parties

The networking comes to life at central events like the opening and closing parties. Or you can host your own social and benefit from a series of official events hosted throughout the city.

Special Opportunities

Take learning beyond the traditional conference setting by supporting unique programming elements like Film, Learn By Design, Launch and more.

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