SXSW EDU
Registration and Attending
- How do I register for SXSW EDU?
- What if I need to pay by Purchase Order (PO)?
- How will I know my registration form and payment has been received?
- How can I obtain a copy of my SXSW EDU receipt?
- I just found out I can’t attend for a really good reason. Can I transfer my registration?
- I just found out that I can only stay for part of SXSW EDU. Can I transfer my issued badge?
SXSW EDU Launch Startup Competition
- What is the SXSW EDU Launch Startup Competition?
- What are the 2026 eligibility requirements for companies applying to the Launch Startup Competition?
- Who would benefit from participating in Launch?
- When is the Launch application deadline?
- Is there an application fee to submit to Launch?
- We are bootstrapping our company. Can we apply to have this application fee reduced?
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-registrants?
- What films are eligible for SXSW EDU Film?
SXSW EDU Mentor Program
- What is a One-on-One Mentor Session?
- What is a SXSW EDU Roundtable Discussion Session?
- Who is eligible to apply to be a SXSW EDU Mentor?
- When will I know if I've accepted as a One-on-One or Roundtable Mentor?
- Will I still need to pay for a registration to SXSW EDU if I’ve been accepted to be a mentor?
- How do I sign up to meet with a SXSW EDU mentor?
SXSW EDU Speaker
- As a Speaker, do I have to pay for my SXSW EDU registration?
- What should I do if I have already purchased a badge?
- How can I upload my photo in the online schedule?
- I’m organizing a session, what should I do to prepare?
- What kind of technical capacities do the session rooms have?
- Can I bring my laptop for my presentation?
SXSW EDU Press
- What are the dates of SXSW EDU 2026?
- How can I apply for press credentials?
- Do SXSW and SXSW EDU provide a press list to participants (speakers, filmmakers, musicians, brands)?
- What are the rules for capturing photos and video at SXSW EDU?
- Where can I find your schedule of events?
- How can I speak at SXSW EDU?
SXSW EDU Student Impact Challenge
- What is the SXSW EDU Student Impact Challenge?
- Who is eligible to apply to the Student Impact Challenge?
- How do students enter the Student Impact Challenge?
- Is there an application fee to submit to the Student Impact Challenge?
- What is the selection process for Student Impact Challenge finalists and semifinalists?
- When will applicants be notified of the status of their submission?