Participate at SXSW EDU 2019

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 current opportunities for you and your organization can get involved at the 2019 event or contact the SXSW EDU team directly by emailing info@sxswedu.com.

Expo

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.

Screen a Film

Screen a narrative or documentary film exploring critical topics facing education at SXSW EDU 2019. Apply for consideration June 25 – December 4, 2018.

SXSW EDU 2017 Tower Film Screening at Stateside Theatre, Austin, TX. Photo by Steven Snow.

Submit Your Student Startup Application

Apply through Friday, January 11, 2019, to participate in the SXSW EDU Student Startup competition. The competition is open to all high schools students in the U.S. and beyond that are 13 and older.

2018 Winner Aarushi Machavarapu, photo by Tico Mendoza.

Marketing Opportunties

Advertising

Advertise in the printed program guide or through unique opportunities like hotel keys, volunteer t-shirts, registration scholarships, and social media posts.

Partner Programming

Share your work through a series of sessions and workshops, or convene like-minded attendees with a custom meet up.

Mixers, Socials & Parties

The networking comes to life at keystone events like the opening and closing parties. Or you can host your own social and benefit from and through a series of official events hosted throughout the city.

Special Opportunities

Take learning beyond the traditional conference setting by supporting unique programming elements like Film, Learn By Design, and Launch.

Participate at SXSW EDU 2019

Screen a Film

Submit Your Student Startup Application

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