For nine days in March SXSW brings a convergence of tech, film, music, education and culture to downtown Austin via talks, panels, premieres and performances.
Founded in 1987, SXSW was once best-known for its lineup of music acts. Over its now 37-year history, it’s become a destination to premiere highly anticipated films and new tech as well as host to lively discussions on important issues facing the world today.
A shortlist of some of this year’s speakers includes Emmy-nominated director, producer, actress, entrepreneur and activist Eva Longoria, co-founder of Supermajority, bestselling author and former President and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cecile Richards, creator and host of the podcast Crime Junkie Ashley Flowers, musician Nick Jonas The Eric Andre Show host Eric André, former running back for the Texas Longhorns Bijan Robinson and more. Paramount Pictures Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves will be the opening night film in its world premiere, Armani White, Ambre, The Lemon Twigs and The Zombies are a sprinkling of the performing musicians and among the daily keynotes sessions will be Unfold The Universe: NASA’s Webb Space Telescope. For schedule information and details on how to secure festival badges go to: sxsw.com.
