SXSW EDU Conference & Festival

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

SXSW EDU Conference & Festival provides education-focused content, experiences, and networking across 4 days, including 300+ sessions, films, performances, mentorship, and competitions to inspire innovation in education.

Target Customer

{"Education professionals (teachers, administrators, coaches)","Students and recent graduates","Innovators and entrepreneurs in education","Mentors and thought leaders"}

Key Differentiator

A multi-format education festival that blends sessions, tracks, film screenings, performances, startup and student competitions, one-on-one mentorship, an expo, and cross-program participation with the broader SXSW ecosystem (including Crossover Day).

Implementation Timeline

Value is realized during the event dates (March 9–12, 2026) with ongoing networking, mentorship, and potential post-event follow-ups; pricing discounts have deadlines (e.g., November 7).

Pain Points

1Need for broad access to education thought leadership and best practices across early learning through higher education
2Limited opportunities for mentorship and networking with education peers and potential collaborators
3Lack of integrated formats (sessions, films, competitions, and hands-on experiences) in a single event, plus professional development credits

Key Features

1300+ sessions and workshops across 4 days
212 programming tracks covering domains like Accessibility, Equity, Tech, Global Initiatives, Startups & Investment, Teaching & Learning, etc.
3Competitions: Launch Startup Competition and Student Impact Challenge
4Mentorship Program with 1:1 mentor sessions and roundtable discussions
5Performances and films screenings
6Expo and networking opportunities
7Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits through ATPE
8Crossover Day enabling access to SXSW Music, film screenings, and other events
9Discounts: group, student, and early-bird pricing

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Not publicly disclosed in the provided content

Competitive Advantages

1Unique cross-program access to the broader SXSW ecosystem (Crossover Day)
2Community-driven content selection via PanelPicker and broad track formats
3Multiple discount models (group, student, early-career) and CPE credits
4Combination of education-specific focus with arts, film, and performances for broader engagement

Key Benefits

1Access to 300+ sessions and 4 days of programming

2Mentorship and networking opportunities

3Startup and student competitions with real-world exposure

4Film screenings, performances, and expo experiences

5Continuing Professional Education credits and discounts

6Flexible pricing options (group, student, early-bird)

Additional Product Information

Product Description

An education-focused conference and festival featuring 300+ sessions, 12 tracks, mentorship, competitions, films, performances, expo, and opportunities to network with education professionals and innovators in Austin, TX, March 9–12, 2026.

Target Market

Education professionals, educators, administrators, students, and entrepreneurs working in education across K-12, higher ed, continuing education, and edtech.

Unique Value Proposition

A comprehensive, multi-format education festival that combines thought leadership, mentorship, competitions, and immersive experiences with access to the broader SXSW ecosystem for cross-disciplinary collaboration and global education innovation.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

{"Badge price: $545 (discounted price before November 7: save $50)","Group discounts: 10% (10–14 attendees), 15% (15–19), 20% (20–24), 25+ (special discount)","Student & Early Career Discounts: Students 50% off; First Year Post-Graduation 40%; Second Year Post-Graduation 30%"}

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