APPLY NOW TO TAKE THE STAGE AT SXSW EDU 2027

SXSW EDU Conference & Festival
March 13-16, 2027 | Austin, Texas

Four days of educators, administrators, policymakers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and students coming together to shape the future of education. It’s where curiosity meets possibility—and where ideas turn into action.

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In Austin, the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival brings together the brightest minds for four days to explore what’s next in education. Programming covers every corner of innovation—from practice to pedagogy, policies to predictions—so every attendee walks away inspired and ready to act.

Don’t miss your chance to be in the room. Registration for SXSW EDU 2027 officially opens on Tuesday, August 18. 

Want to stay in the know? Sign up for our SXSW EDU Event Updates below to be the first to know exclusive program announcements, special promotions, and more.

Why Get a SXSW EDU Badge?

It unlocks access to every experience so you can develop your skills, expand your network, and discover the future of education.

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Keynotes & Featured Sessions

Hear from visionaries, thought leaders, policymakers, and creators with a deep understanding of the learning landscape. 

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Mentorship & Networking

Get tailored advice in one-on-one mentor sessions, connect in roundtable discussions, and build relationships in meet ups and socials.

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Competitions

Watch bold ideas come to life in the Launch Startup Competition and the Student Impact Challenge. 

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Film & Performances

Find inspiration at poignant feature films, hard-hitting documentaries, student-made shorts, theater, dance, musical performances, and more.

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SXSW EDU Expo

Explore trailblazing organizations and tools making advancements in learning, from edtech startups to established leaders. 

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Crossover Day 

In addition to four full days of education programming, experience a full day of select SXSW Film & TV, Music, and Innovation programming on Thursday, March 12.

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What Makes the 2027 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival Different?

SXSW EDU isn’t your textbook conference, it’s an immersive experience that transforms how we teach. For four days, education professionals from across the globe congregate in Austin to share revolutionary ideas that build the classroom of the future.

Beyond Professional Development

SXSW EDU gives you the skills to advance in your career—plus opportunities for continuing professional education (CPE) credits—but it’s so much more than that. Attendees build meaningful relationships, gain fresh perspectives, and have the chance to transform the figure of education.

Learning Across Education

Expand your network across every type of role, niche, and region. SXSW EDU is where innovators of all varieties connect; teachers talk with policymakers, professors meet edtech founders, and community leaders connect with researchers. 

Designated Clubhouse

Gather at the iconic space with the brightest minds in education for performances, socials, and between-session networking. 

Centering Student Voices

There is no teaching without students—SXSW EDU features big projects from ambitious students in programs like Texas High School Student Shorts and the Student Impact Challenge.

Live Podcast Recordings

Your favorite podcasts will come to life before your eyes. With a record number of events on our Podcast Stage, you’ll be able to hear conversations with principals, professors, journalists, and more.  

Inspiring Arts and Film

From theatrical performances to spoken word and even puppetry, arts bring education to life at SXSW EDU. Find what inspires you in live performances and film programming with creator conversations.

Extra Programming to Explore

On March 15-16, 2027 for Crossover Days, attendees get access to select SXSW 2027 programming. Find cultural moments that spark inspiration, see Keynote and Featured Sessions that shape the future, and cross paths with visionaries that show you a new perspective.

Want the inside scoop on education industry insights?


Sign up for the EDU Community Newsletter to hear directly from the programming team once a month to keep a pulse on the latest in the education community.

Take the Stage at SXSW EDU 2027 

Applications for SXSW EDU are now open. Every year, educational professionals from around the world come to Austin, Texas and help shape new teaching methods, edtech platforms, and education policy.

Whether you’re looking to lead a session or launch your education startup, there’s a place for your voice at SXSW EDU, March 13–16, 2027—where the classroom of the future gets built.

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Your Savings

🎓 Students and Early Career


SXSW EDU is a great opportunity to grow your professional network and kickstart your career. Students and recent graduates can apply to save up to 50% on badges. 

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👥 Group Registration

Innovation is better together. Attend with a group—coworkers, peers, a professional organization, or just friends—to save up to 20% on badges. 

👉 Register Your Group

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Secure Your 2027 Insider Perk

The countdown to the intersection of bold innovation and inspiration across the learning landscape from March 13–16, 2027 is officially on. 

SXSW EDU 2027 Badges go on sale August 18, 2026, but you don’t have to wait until then to make your move. Sign up today to secure your Insider Perk and save 10% off your badge as soon as registration opens.
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