Innovation Conference march 12–18, 2026 austin, tx About The SXSW Innovation Conference provides an opportunity for the global community of creatives to encounter cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network with other professionals who share a similar appetite for forward-focused experiences. Featuring a variety of tracks that focus on the most important breakthroughs in technology and culture, SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. dates & deadlines The SXSW Innovation Conference runs from March 12-18, 2026. With so many options, it’s easy to forget a few important dates and details that go along with the SXSW experience. Take a look below to stay in the SX Know. October 1, 2025 – First speakers announced, including The All-American Rejects, President and CEO of PBS Paula Kerger, Futurist Amy Webb, and AI expert Timnit Gebru. December 2, 2025 – First Keynote speaker announced for SXSW 2026, Jennifer B. Wallace. January 20, 2026 – Newly announced Keynotes and Featured Speakers for the SXSW 2026 Innovation Conference: author and journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin and CEO Lucy Blakiston. February 19, 2026 – 1st Reservations Window opens at 9am Central for Platinum badgeholders to reserve Sessions, Screenings and
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