The SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival fosters innovation in learning by hosting a community of optimistic, forward-thinking, purpose-driven stakeholders with a shared goal of impacting the future of teaching and learning.

The eighth annual SXSW EDU will return to Austin, March 5-8, 2018, for four days of compelling sessions, in-depth workshops, engaging learning experiences, mentorship, film screenings, startup events, policy discussions, competitions, exhibitions, networking and so much more. Through collaboration, creativity and engagement, SXSW EDU empowers its global community to connect, discover and impact.

SXSW EDU is a component of the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) family of conferences and festivals. Internationally recognized as the convergence gathering for creative professionals, SXSW EDU extends SXSW’s support for the art of engagement to include society’s true rock stars: educators!

Your 2018 SXSW EDU registration purchase includes access to:

• Keynotes and featured speakers
• Sessions and workshops
• Summit programming
• Film screenings and Q&As
• Playground displays, talks and hands on sessions
• Startup competition, spotlight and events
• Policy Forum
• Learn by Design competition and events
• Mentorship program
• Bookstore and book signings
• Lounges, meet ups and mixers
• Networking and parties
• eduSocial network

A registration badge is required for admission to all SXSW EDU 2018 activities. Registration for the 2018 event will open on Tuesday, August 1. Once registered, your email confirmation will include an activation code for eduSocial and instructions for picking up your badge onsite in Austin, Texas. For additional information, read the registration FAQ or email [email protected].