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MARCH 9-12, 2026 | AUSTIN, TX


EXPLORE SXSW EDU PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Allstate 2025

ALLSTATE FOUNDATION, 2025 PREMIER SPONSOR

BE A PART OF THE FUTURE OF LEARNING

SXSW EDU brings together passionate educators, administrators, policymakers, nonprofits and more to assemble in the heart of Texas to change the future of teaching and learning. EDU Premier Sponsorship opportunities put your brand up close and personal with professionals from across the education ecosystem.

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PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP OFFERINGS

Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning to build on past success, SXSW EDU offers dynamic ways to amplify your brand. Enhance your sponsorship with custom elements like social events, educator scholarships, branded emails, and alignment with standout components such as startups, podcasts, or film screenings.
Premier Sponsorships

03-04-2025_Stand Together Trust One Stone_David Brendan Hall_37 (2)The EDU Premier Sponsorship offers an unparalleled opportunity to align your brand with the 2026 SXSW EDU Conference. By sponsoring at this level, your brand will be deeply integrated with the EDU Conference, positioning you as a central thought leader within the education ecosystem and allowing you to connect with the students, educators, innovators, and policy makers who are shaping the future of learning.

 

 

Conference Track Presenting Sponsorship

03-04_Work Reimagined Track Reception_Jon Currie_04Position your brand alongside the most influential conversations at SXSW EDU. Sponsors receive: 

- “Sponsored by” alignment on track titles, web pages, schedule listings, mobile app, and on-site signage
- Programming opportunities and a dedicated activation space 
- Boosted social posts via SXSW EDU’s official channels
- A credential package with access to a reserved housing block

2026 Tracks Include

- Accessibility Solutions
- Arts & Culture
- Community Initiatives
- Equity & Belonging
- Future of Tech
- Global Initiatives
- Health & Wellbeing
- Leadership for Tomorrow
- Policy & Advocacy
- Startups & Investment
- Teaching & Learning*
- Work Reimagined

*Not available to sponsor

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QUICK ATTENDANCE STATS

10,800+

Total 2025 Attendees

246

2025 Press Attendance

77%

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