SXSW 8

Pre-SXSW experience celebrating women scaling companies. Panels, founder-investor matchmaking, and closing happy hour with Chloe Capital.

Multi-day hub showcasing German innovation, tech, music and culture. Daily programming across startups, design, sustainability and live performances. Presented by German government and industry partners.

News-driven conversations with leaders in tech, media, culture and communications. Free daytime programming including a DEI Future in the Workplace reception. Evening sessions invite-only for senior executives.

Intimate founder-to-founder hub. Mark Cuban, Allison Ellsworth and top investors on panels. Texas-inspired meals and daily happy hours for entrepreneurs.

4-day hub for business leaders and creatives. Programming, demos, tastings, lunch, happy hours and standout cross-industry networking.

Celebrate innovation, culture and creativity from across Tennessee. Startups, tech showcases, Southern hospitality and exclusive swag. Presented by Launch Tennessee.

Multi-day summit for brand-side marketers featuring panels, networking and programming. Hosted by Brand Innovators. Complimentary for approved brand-side marketers.

The Female Quotient's signature space at SXSW. Executive leaders, brand marketers, tech innovators and social impact decision-makers. C-suite panels on gender equity, AI, inclusive design and women in sports. No badge required.

3-day innovation and thought-leadership experience. Curated SXSW track mapping, original programming, keynote screenings, learning workshops and cross-industry networking.

Borderless 4-day hub where global content meets São Paulo energy. Innovation and ideas by day; live music and cultural performances by night. Brazilian government and private sector collaboration.

UK government and creative industries hub showcasing British tech, virtual production and immersive entertainment. Co-located with the British Music Embassy showcases.

French innovation and cultural showcase. Startups, design, tech, and music from France. Presented by Business France and French government partners.

Relaunch of Canada House. Leaders from the U.S. and Canada, innovation partners and provincial delegations. Highlights cross-border collaboration in tech and culture.

Unofficial SXSW VC mixer for the Latine/Hispanic founder and investor community. LaFamilia Foundation + Eleven Wall Ventures, Camelback Ventures, Build in Tulsa and Ohio Startup Network. Tacos, drinks and Latin house music.

Breakfast focused on diversity in tech capital. Led by Laurie Felker Jones. Substantive networking for underrepresented founders and investors.

Artist-first festival. Live performances, taste tests, vendors and creative showcases. Built to empower emerging talent with access to stages, resources and industry connections.

Workshops, shoppable marketplace and panels with Hayley Williams and Jonathan Van Ness. Community hub for women and next-gen creators.

Curated gathering of women founders, executives, investors and leaders. Focused on aligned connection, strategic relationships and meaningful opportunities.

Tech talks, panels, networking, food and music for Black and Latinx techmakers. Presented by Black & Brown Founders. THE destination for underrepresented builders during SXSW.

Full-day summit featuring 50+ farmers, chefs, policymakers and innovators. Includes debut of 'Voices of Female Farmers: A Love Story' with Whole Foods Market.

R&B, soul, jazz, funk, Afrobeat, house and Afro-Latin rhythms. Urban-eclectic experience presented by RhythmAndSoulRadio.com with independent artists.

Exclusive happy hour for SaaS and AI founders (Seed+), C-suite leaders, investors and tech media. Sponsored drinks and curated networking. Hosts: NachoNacho, Connectd, MoFo and partners.

Morning program and brunch for women founders. Panels with top investors and operators. Application required.

Springboard Enterprises Dolphin Tank in partnership with The Female Quotient. Women-led companies pitch to audience of investors, advisors and industry leaders.

Off-calendar private dinners hosted by top VC firms during Innovation week. Not publicly listed. Highest-access networking at SXSW.

Off-calendar private brand activations inside downtown hotels. Product demos, media briefings and VIP entertainment. Not on SXSW schedule.

Axios House runs open daytime programming but evening sessions are invite-only for senior executives in tech, media and policy.

Yamaha multi-day activation at SXSW.

Multi-day Logitech lounge activation at SXSW.

Great music programming from Austin's KUTX radio station.

Superhuman activation and events at SXSW.

Annual startup crawl through Austin's tech hubs.

Morning wellness programming at the Fairmont during SXSW.

Shokworks activation and community house.

Unwell x SXSW music and food county fair event.

Texas-focused AI house with talks and networking.

Immersive creative tech activation at SXSW.

Rivian-sponsored KUTX local music showcase.

Puffco product experience activation.

Iconic SXSW poster and print art exhibition. A fan favorite.

Peloton and She Media collaborative activation at SXSW.

Variety and Adobe joint event at SXSW.

Japanese culture and innovation activation — always a highlight.

Midwest startup and innovation community house.

Later and TikTok co-hosted party at Swim Club.

Edelman welcome reception for SXSW week.

Razorfish agency event at SXSW.

Converge networking event at SOHO House.

Space industry activation and programming.

Investor and founder breakfast co-hosted by Microsoft, LinkedIn and Mac Venture Capital.

Joint party from Cloudflare and Deepgram.

International pavilion showcasing global innovation at SXSW Expo.

House of Yes presents an all-night dance party with DJ Minx.

Framer-hosted dinner at acclaimed restaurant Comedor.

Yahoo's activation and programming at SXSW.

Bavarian-themed breakfast with football viewing.

InKind curated food and hospitality house at SXSW.

Adweek's SXSW programming and networking hub.

Stanford d.school design thinking workshop at SXSW.

Interactive tech carnival experience.

Intimate omakase dinner for emerging fund managers and founding GPs.

Netherlands-focused networking event at Preacher bar.

Official SXSW XR showcase with immersive and extended reality experiences.

Snap Spectacles XR activation at SXSW Expo.

HubSpot's multi-day house with speakers and networking.

Deloitte and The Female Quotient Power Play event at SXSW.

Classic Austin Sunday tradition — Chicken Shit Bingo at Ginny's.

St. Pickle's Day party featuring The Spits, Sheer Mag, Fleshripper and more.

Paella party hosted by chef José Andrés in partnership with Made In Cookware.

Marshall-sponsored day party at the iconic Mohawk venue.

Eater / Vox Media dinner party celebrating Austin's food scene.

Microsoft-hosted intimate founder and investor dinner.

Antler-hosted deep tech and hardware showcase.

SXSW Emerging Technology Expo showcasing cutting-edge innovations.

Passion Pit day party at SXSW.

Miro and Replit collaborative event at SXSW.

Casa Amigos activation at SXSW.