March 13–16, 2027
Where the Future of Education Unfolds and Cultural Conversations Converge
BRINGING EDUCATION’S BOLDEST VOICES TOGETHER SINCE 2011
Four-Day Conference & Festival in Austin, TX
Sessions
SXSW EDU 2026 Keynote Monica J. Sutton
Competitions
SXSW EDU 2025 Launch Startup Competition Winners
Festival
"Let's Kikabou! Puppets Are Tomorrow's Playful Educators" Performance at SXSW EDU 2025
Expo
SXSW EDU 2026 Exhibitor
Networking
SXSW EDU 2026 Beats & BBQ Social
Conference tracks
Endless Possibilities for the Future of Learning
Discover the key themes driving education forward. Our 12 thematic tracks spark unexpected discoveries that turn big ideas into impact.
SXSW EDU by the numbers
A Global Community With an Outsized Impact
Partnerships formed, ideas funded, innovations accelerated, and opportunities unlocked in just 4 days
Ecosystem Advantage
One powerful network of educators, innovators, and industry decision-makers.
130
Media / Press Attendees
from 68 outlets
countries represented by attendees
43
63
Industries
PreK-12, Higher Ed, Non-Profit, EdTech, Workforce, Government, Journalism, Film, Television, Music, Art, Public Policy, Wellness, AI, Computer Technology, Health, Marketing
11K+
Total Attendees
across four days
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march 13-16, 2027
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