The SXSW EDU Conference & Festival is fueled by the community: from speaking opportunities and competitions; to performances, exhibitions, and everything in between.
Learn more about the many ways you and your organization can get involved at the 2019 event or contact the SXSW EDU team directly by emailing info@sxswedu.com.
The Launch startup competition is an opportunity for early-stage companies seeking market exposure, investment, and strategic partnerships to showcase their innovative products. Selected companies will pitch in front of a jury of industry experts and educators, as well as a live audience at SXSW EDU 2019.
Application entry: Monday, June 25 – Friday, November 9
Photo by Steven Snow.
The Learn by Design competition celebrates the collaboration of designers and educators in the pursuit of design-based solutions to challenges within education. The competition showcases projects focused on the design of physical space and the potential it has to improve learning outcomes.
Application entry: Monday, June 25– Friday, November 9
Photo by Steven Snow.
SXSW EDU celebrates the power of film to explore critical topics and issues impacting education with screenings and Q&A discussions. Film selections are community driven, just like SXSW EDU session content. Over the years, filmmakers, producers and community members have submitted many great films for consideration to screen at the March event.
Application entry: Monday, June 25 – Tuesday, December 4
The SXSW EDU Expo captures the energy and imagination of the future of learning in one dynamic space featuring curated programming and a diverse range of exhibitors.
Playground
The Playground returns for the seventh year, now as a key component of the broader Expo. The interactive space showcases new strategies to activate students’ learning and features a collaborative stage with Hands On and Talk programming. Qualified organizations can apply for a display to demo their activities through the Playground application.
Exhibitors
Interactive exhibits in the SXSW EDU Expo showcase what’s next and new in education.
The mentor program facilitates purpose-driven, one-on-one connections between experienced professionals and attendees.
Application entry: Monday, June 25 – Thursday, September 20
SXSW EDU 2017 mentor, Amira Pollock. Photo by Benedict Jones.
Photo by Bob Johnson.
Register to attend SXSW EDU by October 25 to save $200 off the walk-up rate.
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