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SXSW EDU Conference & Festival | March 9-12, 2026
Mic check! 🎙️ The full Podcast Stage lineup is here! Sixteen podcasts will take the stage and record live episodes in front of an audience tackling topics from how to lead with intention in higher education to strategies for sustaining heritage languages.

Tune in: https://ow.ly/188H50Y53M6
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
We are thrilled to announce a new #SXSWEDU Keynote prioritize student mental health in a tech-driven world.

Plus, the newest Launch Startup Competition judge, presented by Walton Family Foundation over 50+ new mentors, and more.
https://ow.ly/vKBn50Y4ZzU
January 28, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Crossover Day is Thursday, March 12!🤝

Experience Keynote & Featured Sessions programmed by SXSW and SXSW EDU, the full #SXSWEDU program, SXSW Innovation Conference sessions, 15+ World Premiers at the SXSW Film & TV Festival, can’t-miss Music Festival showcases, and more.

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January 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Understand the future of relationships, longevity, and human thriving with Kasley Killam in the Featured Session Social Health Trends & Predictions: Connection is the New Fronteir.
January 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Discover what it takes to achieve upward economic mobility with generational impact with Ken Oliver and Larry Miller in the Featured Session Redefining Redemption Through Talent, Culture, & Opportunity.
January 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Dive into how to ensure AI strengthens young people's capacity to think, relate, and thrive in the Featured Session How to Support Resilient Youth in an AI World with Martin McKay, Maureen Polo, and @drrebeccawinthrop.bsky.social.
January 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
We are thrilled to announce three new Featured Sessions in the SXSW EDU 2026 lineup!

These sessions explore what it takes to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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January 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
✨ We are thrilled to announce the finalists, semifinalists, judges, emcees, and more for the #SXSWEDU 2026 Launch Startup Competition, presented by @waltonfamilyfdn.bsky.social Foundation, & Student Impact Challenge, presented by The Allstate Foundation!

Learn more: ow.ly/VNQC50XT3np
January 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Take your student short film to new heights at SXSW EDU 2026! Submit your film to be screened in front of a passionate community through the #SXSWEDU Texas High School Student Short program.

Applications close Monday, December 15. Submit your film now: https://ow.ly/4eKR50XHFgs
December 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We are thrilled to announce the #SXSWEDU Clubhouse taking place at the historic Antone’s! 🤩

From Monday through Wednesday, Antone's will transform into a vibrant home base where attendees can look forward to experiencing daily performances, Keynote livestreams, social events every night, and more.
December 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Join Ted Mitchell and Timothy Knowles as they discuss holding institutional quality to a higher standard by focusing on tangible outcomes.
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Explore how to fuel student learning and shape the future of public education with Aneesh Sohoni and Frances Messano.
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Discover how diverse role models can help more students see themselves in STEM with Aisha Bowe, Alma Cooper, Scarlin Hernandez, and Walt Hickey.
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This holiday season, unwrap the gift of a new #SXSWEDU 2026 announcement.

Three new Featured Sessions have joined the lineup, and the Mentor Program added 120+ mentors. Plus, there are 70+ newly announced sessions, 30+ Meet Ups, and an exciting reveal of additional networking opportunities!
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Dive into the full announcement to learn more about the Keynote and Featured Sessions: ow.ly/juAj50XAMuS
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
@mgorbis.bsky.social and Dr. Maisha T. Winn will share techniques for building more just and equitable futures in the Featured Session: Strategy in the Times of Chaos: Imagining Futures of Education.
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Discover how moonshot-centered models can rally diverse innovators around a shared outcome, encourage rigorous validation, and accelerate breakthroughs for teaching and learning in the Featured Session: Moonshots that Move the Needle with Arati Prabhakar, Kumar Garg, Eden Xenaxis, and Jamie Sterling
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In the powerful Crossover Day Keynote, bestselling author Jennifer B. Wallace will dive into mattering as the secret to lifelong wellbeing, deep connections, and purpose
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We are thrilled to announce the first round of Crossover Day programming! Join us on Thursday, March 12 for a full day of discovery as we bring together communities from @sxswedu.com and @sxsw.com

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December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Calling all Texas High School filmmakers... Share your short film on the big screen! 🎬 Applications to screen your film in the #SXSWEDU Texas High School Student Shorts program are open now through December 15.

Apply now: ow.ly/E7eo50Xm9rW
November 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Showcase your groundbreaking work at the Launch Competition, presented by Walton Family Foundation! Apply now to present your innovative ideas and technology on a global stage.

Applications close Sunday, November 2, 2025. Apply now: ow.ly/jmbK50Xjojr
October 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
You won’t want to scroll past this. It’s time for our biggest announcement of the season.

After 53,358 public votes and review by our Advisory Board and SXSW EDU staff, we are thrilled to share 178 new sessions from PanelPicker. Explore the schedule for #SXSWEDU 2026: ow.ly/p0Aq50XgnJ2
October 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Showcase your impact at #SXSWEDU! Apply to showcase your innovative ideas or current projects at the Student Impact Challenge, presented by The Allstate Foundation.

Applications close Sunday, October 26, 2025. Apply now: ow.ly/9TXA50XfVWi
October 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Dream big at Austin hotels! Access exclusive rates when you book with SXSW EDU Housing.

Explore the Hotel Guide and book your #SXSWEDU hotel today: ow.ly/r0jj50Xc8rm
October 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
It’s time to transform education together. Registration is now open for #SXSWEDU 2026!

Join your fellow educators, policymakers, creators, and changemakers for four exciting days March 9-12 in Austin, TX. Register by November 6 and save $250: ow.ly/mah650X5Mcp
October 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM