IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

Explore upcoming important dates and deadlines for the 2026 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival.

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SXSW EDU 2026 - Photo by Tico Mendoza

SXSW EDU 2026 - Photo by Tico Mendoza

Important Dates
& Deadlines

June 24, 2025

Launch Startup Competition Application Opens

Early-stage startups are encouraged to apply for a chance to pitch your innovative company at the Launch Startup Competition at SXSW EDU 2026.

June 24, 2025

PanelPicker® Entry Opens

Submit your session proposals for the SXSW EDU 2026 event.

July 27, 2025

PanelPicker® Entry Closes

This is your final chance to submit your session proposals for the SXSW EDU 2026 event.

August 5, 2025

Film Application Opens

Submit your film to be screened as a part of the SXSW EDU 2026 Film Program.

August 5, 2025

Mentor & Roundtable Application Opens

Apply to be a mentor in a one-on-one or group discussion.

August 5, 2025

PanelPicker® Community Voting Opens

Browse and vote on session proposals for the 2026 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival in PanelPicker®.

August 5, 2025

Student Impact Challenge Application Opens

High School students with a project idea are encouraged to apply for a chance to pitch their idea at the Student Impact Challenge at SXSW EDU 2026.

August 24, 2025

PanelPicker® Community Voting Closes

This is your final chance to browse and vote on session proposals for the 2026 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival in PanelPicker®.

September 7, 2025

Launch Startup Competition Early Entry Deadline

This is your final chance to apply for a chance to pitch your innovative company at the Launch Startup Competition at the Early Entry Deadline rate.

September 26, 2025

Mentor & Roundtable Application Closes

This is your final chance to submit your application to be a mentor in a one-on-one or group discussion.

September 30, 2025

Film Application Closes

This is your final chance to submit your film to be screened as a part of the SXSW EDU 2026 Film Program.

October 1, 2025

Registration Opens

Register and book your hotel for SXSW EDU 2026 from March 9-12.

October 26, 2025

Student Impact Challenge Application Closes

This is your final chance to apply for a chance to pitch your project idea at the Student Impact Challenge at SXSW EDU 2026.

November 2, 2025

Launch Startup Competition Application Closes

This is your final chance to apply for a chance to pitch your innovative company at the Launch Startup Competition at SXSW EDU 2026.

March 9, 2026

SXSW EDU: March 9-12, 2026 in Austin, TX

Attend the 2026 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival!

From March 9-12, experience unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking with education professionals from around the world. The event features conference sessions, film screenings, competitions, networking opportunities, an Expo and much more.