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 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.

Launch Startup Competition

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

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Photo by Steven Snow.

Learn by Design Competition

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

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Photo by Steven Snow.

Film

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

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.

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.

Become a Mentor

The mentor program facilitates purpose-driven, one-on-one connections between experienced professionals and attendees.

Application entry: Monday, June 25 – Thursday, September 20

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SXSW EDU 2017 mentor, Amira Pollock. Photo by Benedict Jones.

Meet Up

Meet ups are topic-focused, networking events selected through the PanelPicker process, which give communities at SXSW EDU the chance to connect with others who share similar passions or interests.

Application entry: Monday, June 25 – Friday July 20

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