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SXSW 2026 is calling your name!

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SXSW 2026 Driven by Rivian

We want you to be a part of SXSW!

The 2026 season is underway, and we’re pumped to spotlight a new wave of talent across the SX stages at next year’s event.

Over the years, you have seen artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, innovators like Jay Graber, and Oscar-winning films like Everything Everywhere All at Once, among many other creatives, make their impact on the world at SXSW. We hope you’re next.

Whether it’s taking the stage in downtown Austin or pitching your startup to a panel of industry experts, there are plenty of opportunities to put yourself on the map at SXSW 2026.

Check them out below and mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 1, when badges officially go on sale.

We hope to see you in March!

NASA Conference photo by Mike Jordan

Career-changing opportunities come with performing for a global audience of industry reps, fans, & fellow musicians. Apply to showcase through Friday, October 24. Take the Stage.
Make your voice heard on a global scale and join the ranks of notable speakers like Martin Luther King III, Amy Webb, and Jack Conte. Submit your proposal to speak by Sunday, July 27. Become a Speaker at SXSW.
SXSW Pitch - Take your startup to the next level and pitch your new technologies to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, & angel investors.
Celebrating technological advancements and discoveries, apply now for your project to be recognized among other creative developments in the connected world. Enter your achievements.

Holland Film Premiere photo by Adam Kissick

Film & TV Submissions

Mark your calendars. Film & TV submissions open on Tuesday, July 29.
SXSW Atmosphere photo by Aaron Rogosin

New Badge Structure

Learn all about the new Conferences & Festivals’ access debuting in 2026.
SXSW EDU photo by Amanda Stronza

SXSW EDU Participation

Explore opportunities to make an impact on the future of education at SXSW EDU.
SXSW Merch photo by Katrina Barber.

SXSW Merch

Shop our latest merch and get free shipping when you spend $50 or more!

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NASA Conference photo by Mike Jordan, Runyu Qian photo by Jon Currie, Brain Sleep and Tech panel photo by Eugenia Washington, SXSW Pitch Competition photo by Patrick Quiring, SXSW Innovation Awards photo by Darah Hubbard, Holland Film Premiere photo by Adam Kissick, SXSW Atmosphere photo by Aaron Rogosin, SXSW EDU photo by Amanda Stronza, SXSW Merch photo by Katrina Barber.
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Valerie Milano
Valerie Milano
2025 Palm Springs Pride Stonewall Art & Culture Award recipient, Valerie Milano is a Senior Editor and entertainment critic at The Hollywood Times, where she covers film, television, music, and the artists behind the stories. Her work has also appeared in Communications Daily, Discover Hollywood, Hollywood Today, Television International, and Video Age International. A passionate advocate for community and equality, Valerie is actively involved with Human Rights Campaign, DAP Health, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Lambda Legal, and The L-Fund. In recognition of her ongoing leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to empowering women and the LGBTQ+ community in the Coachella Valley and beyond, Valerie received The L-Fund’s prestigious Community Visionary Award. The honor celebrated her tireless work as a journalist, media advocate, event producer, and community connector who consistently uses her platform to spotlight charitable causes, arts and culture, and organizations making a difference. She is a proud member of the Los Angeles Press Club and a longtime supporter of Palm Springs cultural institutions including the Palm Springs Art Museum. She previously served as a board member and key organizer of the Television Critics Association Press Tours, helping bridge the entertainment industry and press for many years.
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