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
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
{"Not specified in provided content"}
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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