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SXSW EDU 2026 badge

  • daily keynotes
  • featured sessions
  • 300+ sessions and workshops
  • 12 thematic programming tracks
  • Podcast Stage
  • Launch Startup Competition
  • Student impact challenge
  • One-on-One Mentorship
  • group roundtable discussions
  • film screenings with Q&As
  • performances
  • Expo
  • Social Events
  • SXSW Crossover Day
  • digital networking access
  • CPE Credits
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SXSW EDU 2026

SXSW EDU 2026

  • daily keynotes
  • featured sessions
  • 300+ sessions and workshops
  • 12 thematic programming tracks
  • Podcast Stage
  • Launch Startup Competition
  • Student impact challenge
  • One-on-One Mentorship
  • group roundtable discussions
  • film screenings with Q&As
  • performances
  • Expo
  • Social Events
  • SXSW Crossover Day
  • digital networking access
  • CPE Credits
Saving $50 before November 7

Ways to save

Group Rates

Bring your group to attend SXSW EDU! Register with your friends or coworkers and unlock an exclusive discount off each registration. Enjoy this opportunity to share the experience, network with colleagues, and gain valuable insights as a team.

  • Group size 10–14
    10% discount
  • Group size 15–19
    15% discount
  • Group size 20-24
    20% discount
  • Group size 25+
    special discount
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Student & Early Career Discounts

Kickstart your career at SXSW EDU! Students and recent graduates can get a significant discount on their SXSW EDU badge. It's your chance to gain professional exposure, grow your professional network, and spark inspiration for a fraction of the cost.

  • Students
    50% Discount
  • First Year Post-Graduation
    40% Discount
  • Second Year Post-Graduation
    30% Discount
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Every March, SXSW EDU brings together educators, administrators, policymakers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and students who are shaping the future of teaching and learning. It’s where curiosity meets possibility—and where ideas turn into action.

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Crossover Day

Introducing an expanded Crossover Day on Thursday, March 12! It’s a packed final day of SXSW EDU with a full day of SXSW EDU and SXSW Innovation Conference co-programmed sessions and a Keynote. Plus, there are multiple celebrations to join, including the SXSW EDU exclusive Beats & BBQ Social and the Crossover Day Mixer to mingle with all the SX communities together.

On Crossover Day, SXSW EDU attendees can enjoy access to a multitude of SXSW events, such as live music at dozens of SXSW Music Festival venues, select film screenings from the SXSW Film & TV Festival, and so much more — from Activations, to International Innovations Expo, Mentor Sessions, Meet Ups, and Core Conversations, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your network.

Crossover Day

SXSW EDU 2026 FAQs

The Austin Convention Center is undergoing a complete redesign until 2029, and we’re taking this opportunity to reinvent spaces to enable new ways to connect and bring the SXSW EDU community together.

Explore this year’s venues and what you can expect at SXSW EDU 2026.

SXSW EDU partners with the best hotels in the downtown area so that you can stay close to the event at exclusive low rates. Once you register to attend, you will receive access to book with SXSW EDU Housing for the best options.

Dive into our Hotel Guide to plan your SXSW EDU stay.

Crossover Day is Thursday, March 12 where SXSW EDU attendees can enjoy access to a multitude of SXSW events, such as live music at dozens of SXSW Music Festival venues, select film screenings from the SXSW Film & TV Festival, and so much more — from Activations, to International Innovations Expo, Mentor Sessions, Meet Ups, and Core Conversations, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your network.

New for 2026, we’re offering Music Wristbands as an add-on when you check out for SXSW EDU for those interested in seeing showcases during SXSW.

SXSW EDU takes place March 9-12 and SXSW Music takes place March 12-18. As part of this year’s new Crossover Day, SXSW EDU attendees will have access to attend music showcases with their SXSW EDU Badge on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

If interested in attending more music showcases, add on a Music Wristband purchase at checkout.

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