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About the SXSW Conference and Festivals
About SXSW
- What is SXSW?
- When and where does SXSW take place?
- How do I attend SXSW and when can I register?
- What Covid-19 safety measures will you have in place at SXSW 2022?
- How do I find out about accessibility accommodations?
- Where can I find information about deferred registration for SXSW and SXSW EDU?
SXSW Conference
- What is the SXSW Conference?
- When and where does the SXSW Conference take place?
- What topics does the SXSW Conference cover?
- What kinds of sessions should I expect at the SXSW Conference?
- How do I, or my company or group, apply to speak at the SXSW Conference?
- What is PanelPicker and how do I enter a speaking proposal?
SXSW Film Festival
SXSW Music Festival
SXSW Conference
SXSW and SXSW EDU PanelPicker
- What is PanelPicker?
- What is the timeline for PanelPicker?
- Can I enter a PanelPicker proposal after the entry deadline?
- How do I enter my PanelPicker proposal?
- How are PanelPicker proposals selected for inclusion at SXSW?
- How many proposals can I enter?
SXSW Film Festival
Film Submissions
- What is the SXSW Film Festival?
- When is SXSW Film 2022?
- How can I submit my film for consideration for SXSW 2022?
- When do I submit my film for the 2022 festival?
- Do you waive submission fees for student filmmakers and/or artists?
- What are the SXSW Film premiere and eligibility policies?
SXSW Music Festival
Music Showcases
- How do I apply to perform at the 2022 SXSW Music Festival?
- How are artists chosen to play at the SXSW Music Festival?
- If selected to perform, will my act receive any compensation from SXSW?
- What access does an Artist Wristband provide?
- If I am not selected to showcase, should I still come to SXSW?
- If I was invited to perform at SXSW 2020, will I automatically be invited for SXSW 2022?
SXSW Competitions
SXSW Innovation Awards
- What are the SXSW Innovation Awards and how do I enter?
- What kind of work can be entered into the SXSW Innovation Awards?
- Can I enter multiple projects in the competition?
- My entry is password protected or requires an account — can I still enter the competition?
- Are late entries accepted?
- When will I know if my entry is a finalist in the SXSW Innovation Awards?
SXSW Pitch
- What are the entry categories for SXSW Pitch 2022?
- What are the eligibility requirements for companies applying?
- When is the application deadline?
- What does it cost to apply to SXSW Pitch?
- Who is involved in SXSW Pitch?
- We are bootstrapping our company. Can we apply to have this application fee reduced?
SXSW EDU
Launch Startup Competition
- What is Launch?
- What are the eligibility requirements for companies applying to the 2022 Launch Competition?
- When is the application deadline?
- Who would benefit from participating in Launch?
- Is there an application fee to submit to Launch?
- Can I submit an application to SXSW Pitch as well as Launch?
Learn by Design Competition
SXSW EDU Film Program
- What is SXSW EDU Film?
- When is the SXSW EDU Film program?
- Where is SXSW EDU Film hosted?
- Who can attend SXSW EDU Film?
- Are SXSW EDU Film tickets available for purchase for non-badgeholders?
- What films are eligible for SXSW EDU Film?
SXSW EDU Expo
- What is the SXSW EDU Expo?
- What takes place at the SXSW EDU Expo?
- Where and when does the SXSW EDU Expo take place?
- Who is eligible to exhibit?
- How much does it cost to exhibit?
- How is the Expo different from a trade show?