March 9-12, 2026 – Austin, TX
Explore a high-level overview of the schedule for the 2026 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival.
SXSW EDU 2025 - Photo by Tico Mendoza
Each year, SXSW EDU features conference sessions, film screenings, a world-class exhibition, networking opportunities, competitions, and much more.
To prepare for the upcoming event, browse the schedule at-a-glance - a helpful snapshot of the event to come.
The SXSW EDU Conference & Festival, March 9-12, 2026, takes place in Austin, Texas. As SXSW EDU approaches, changes and updates to the schedule will be listed here.
Introducing an expanded Crossover Day! It’s a packed final day of SXSW EDU on Thursday, March 12 with a full day of SXSW EDU and SXSW Innovation Conference co-programmed sessions and a Keynote. Plus, there are multiple celebrations to join, including the SXSW EDU exclusive Beats & BBQ Social and the Crossover Day Mixer to mingle with all the SX communities together.
On Crossover Day, SXSW EDU attendees can enjoy access to a multitude of SXSW events, such as live music at dozens of SXSW Music Festival venues, select film screenings from the SXSW Film & TV Festival, and so much more — including Activations, International Innovations Expo, Mentor Sessions, Meet Ups, and Core Conversations.
SXSW EDU 2025 - Photo by Tico Mendoza
