Apply to Speak at SXSW EDU 2024: PanelPicker is Open

Are you passionate about education and eager to help create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere? PanelPicker® is now open! Apply today through Sunday, July 23 for your chance to claim the spotlight. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a speaker at the 2024 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival taking place March 4-7 in Austin, Texas.

PanelPicker is the official online platform designed to collect session ideas from the community. Your voice matters, so use this opportunity to share your unique ideas that could transform how we teach and learn. To begin your speaking proposal in PanelPicker, visit panelpicker.sxsw.com.

"Our passionate and innovative community is at the heart of what makes the SXSW EDU experience so magical. The PanelPicker process allows us to craft a program that provides inspiration, drives action, and fosters connection for the community, by the community. Education professionals around the world are at the forefront of advancing teaching and learning for all and we can't wait to see what topics and ideas resonate with you all.”

- Julia Shatilo, SXSW EDU Programming Director

PanelPicker Resources

Take advantage of the available resources to help make your proposal stand out.

• Start by exploring this year’s PanelPicker Guide which offers a step-by-step walkthrough of the application, an overview of the community composition, helpful tips and more.
• Connect with the SXSW EDU team at a community meet up in a city near you this summer to get your questions answered in person.
• Explore the PanelPicker FAQ and browse through frequently asked questions.
• Need some inspiration to get started? Browse powerful sessions from passionate leaders at SXSW EDU over the years.

Enter your speaking idea in PanelPicker by 11:59pm PT on Sunday, July 23.

PanelPicker will then reopen for public voting allowing the community to review and help select from the ideas entered from August 8-20.

See You at SXSW EDU 2024

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 1 when registration opens for the 2024 event. Take advantage early for the best rate and hotel options March 4-7, 2024 in downtown Austin.

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