See upcoming important dates and deadlines for the SXSW EDU 2020 Conference & Festival, March 9-12, in Austin, Texas. Explore ways to get involved by checking out the participate page.
The important dates and deadlines timeline is a great resource when looking to apply to be a part of SXSW EDU. It is also a great way for registrants to stay up to date on important dates and deadlines for the upcoming 2020 event.
SXSW EDU 2019 photo by Tico Mendoza.
June 24, 2019
Community Scholarship Application
Apply for a need-based registration scholarship to attend SXSW EDU 2020.
July 1, 2019
SXSW EDU celebrates the power of film to explore critical topics and issues impacting education. Submit a film for the 2020 Conference & Festival by completing the application.
July 1, 2019
Early-stage startups, apply to showcase your innovative products as part of the Launch competition.
July 1, 2019
Learn by Design Application Opens
Educators and designers, apply to share your innovative design solutions to everyday education challenges as part of the Learn by Design competition.
July 1, 2019
If you are a specialist in your field and would like to share your skills, knowledge, and expertise with attendees we encourage you to apply to mentor during SXSW EDU.
July 1, 2019
PanelPicker Entry Window Opens
The digital application to enter a session proposal for SXSW EDU 2020 opens.
July 1, 2019
Playground Display Application Opens
The SXSW EDU Playground displays are made up of a curated group of impactful and transformative organizations and individuals in education.
July 1, 2019
Student Startup Application Opens
This competition celebrates students who have the passion, drive, and courage to be the next generation of entrepreneurs.
July 8, 2019
Join the SXSW EDU team for a fun and enlightening night at the Austin Central Library. RSVP to attend.
July 16, 2019
San Francisco PanelPicker Meet Up
Gather your friends and colleagues and join SXSW EDU and Change.org for a fun night of casual networking and education activities. RSVP to attend.
July 17, 2019
New York PanelPicker Meet Up with NYEdTech Meetup
Join SXSW EDU and NYEdTech Meetup at Edtech Factory for a fun and casual evening of networking and learning with other professionals interested in advancing teaching and learning in the New York education community. RSVP to attend.
July 19, 2019
Community Scholarship Application
Deadline to apply for a need-based registration scholarship to attend SXSW EDU 2020.
July 21, 2019
PanelPicker Entry Window Closes
Deadline to enter a session proposal to speak at SXSW EDU 2020.
August 1, 2019
Register for SXSW EDU 2020 and book your stay at the lowest rates of the season.
August 5, 2019
PanelPicker is open to the community to browse all of the ideas, leave comments, and vote for their favorite proposals.
August 23, 2019
The final day for the community to browse all of the ideas, leave comments, and vote for their favorite proposals.
September 20, 2019
The final day to apply if you are a specialist in your field and would like to share your skills, knowledge, and expertise with attendees as a mentor at SXSW EDU.
September 20, 2019
Playground Display Application Closes
The SXSW EDU Playground displays are made up of a curated group of impactful and transformative organizations and individuals in education.
September 27, 2019
Exhibitor Discount Deadline #1
Purchase your exhibition space by 11:59pm PT to save 20%.
November 1, 2019
Early-stage startups, apply to showcase your innovative products as part of the Launch competition.
November 1, 2019
Learn by Design Application Deadline
Educators and designers, apply to share your innovative design solutions to everyday education challenges as part of the Learn by Design competition.
November 8, 2019
Student Startup Application Deadline
This competition celebrates students who have the passion, drive, and courage to be the next generation of entrepreneurs.
November 22, 2019
Exhibitor Discount Deadline #2
Purchase your exhibition space by 11:59pm PT to save 10%.
December 3, 2019
SXSW EDU celebrates the power of film to explore critical topics and issues impacting education. Submit a film submission for the 2020 Conference & Festival by completing the application.
March 9, 2020
SXSW EDU 2020 Begins!
The first day of SXSW EDU commences.
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