| Special Event | NOBULL X Studio Three Interval Class | Studio 3 | Studio 3 | Special Event | 08:15 | 09:30 | Join NOBULL for a full-body interval workout at Studio Three in downtown Austin during SXSW. This class is for all fitness levels and abilities.
Spaces Are Limited Sign Up Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nobull-x-studio-three-interval-class-tickets-1228140123169?aff=oddtdtcreator | | OE45359 | |
| Special Event | Fospha Presents: Winning Strategies for TikTok Ads | 98 San Jacinto Blvd | 98 San Jacinto Blvd | Special Event | 08:30 | 10:00 | Space is limited so registration is required – please see the below link to RSVP:
https://partiful.com/e/bkpKNzmGejibAiHuy5hC
Drive Retail E-Commerce Growth with TikTok:
Join Fospha and TikTok’s advertising specialists for a masterclass featuring exclusive insights from our most downloaded Ultimate TikTok Playbook, where you'll learn how to outpace the competition with a bulletproof TikTok ad strategy.
✅ Full-funnel tactics for sustainable growth.
✅ Optimal targeting for new customer acquisition and maximizing conversions.
✅ Creative optimization to boost engagement.
✅ Peak period tactics to maximize Q4 returns.
✅ Why TikTok has a strong halo effect on Amazon sales.
Unlock TikTok's full potential and turn your viral moments into measurable growth. | | OE46182 | |
| Activation | Future of Health Day at SXSW 2025 – Powered by FINN Partners x Humble Ventures, brought to you by Doceree. | Atelier 1205 | Atelier 1205 | Activation | 09:00 | 19:00 | Join us for a cutting-edge day of healthcare innovation, featuring AI transformations, space medicine, bioengineering breakthroughs, and the future of pharma—plus exclusive networking, music, and cocktails.
Register now: https://lu.ma/o3r89474 | | OE45525 | |
| Lounge | Platinum Recharge Zone | Austin Convention Center | Room 14 | Lounge | 09:00 | 17:00 | Relax in the SXSW Platinum Recharge Zone. These exclusive areas are conveniently located in major Conference venues where Platinum badge holders can take a break and unwind. Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the day as well as portable power banks for charging different devices. Power banks can be returned at any FUZE station located in all Platinum Recharge Zones, Registrant Lounge, Rivian Park at Brush Square Park or Highball at Alamo South Lamar. | | OE45541 | |
| Lounge | Platinum Recharge Zone | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 408 | Lounge | 09:00 | 17:00 | Relax in the SXSW Platinum Recharge Zone. These exclusive areas are conveniently located in major Conference venues where Platinum badge holders can take a break and unwind. Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the day as well as portable power banks for charging different devices. Power banks can be returned at any FUZE station located in all Platinum Recharge Zones, Registrant Lounge, Artist Lounge or Alamo South Lamar. | | OE46038 | |
| Lounge | Platinum Recharge Zone | Austin Marriott Downtown | Room 301 | Lounge | 09:00 | 17:00 | Relax in the SXSW Platinum Recharge Zone. These exclusive areas are conveniently located in major Conference venues where Platinum badge holders can take a break and unwind. Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the day as well as portable power banks for charging different devices. Power banks can be returned at any FUZE station located in all Platinum Recharge Zones, Registrant Lounge, Rivian Park at Brush Square Park or Highball at Alamo South Lamar. | | OE46167 | |
| Activation | Rivian | Trinity St. and 4th St. | Trinity St. and 4th St. | Activation | 09:00 | 20:00 | Swing by our display at 4th and Trinity and check out the all-electric Rivian R1T up close. Need a quick recharge? Plug in your devices while you chat with our team — we’re all about adventure, sustainability and making the most of SXSW.
Follow @rivianofficial for the latest updates. | | OE45745 | |
| Special Event | Hook ‘Em House at Antone’s - March 7 | Antone’s | Antone’s | Special Event | 09:30 | 22:00 | Hook ‘Em House 2025 kicks off again with the renowned University of Texas Longhorn Band. Day one panels allow sports fans to catch an exclusive podcast featuring former Longhorn football legends, while creatives explore AI’s impact on music poster art. The energy keeps building with interactive experiences, custom swag, and networking opportunities. End the night on a high with live music in a special performance by Austin’s very own Mobley with DJ Cassandra spinning beats!
https://utatsxsw.utexas.edu/ | | OE45427 | |
| Session | Hugh Forrest Welcoming Remarks | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom D | Featured Session | 09:45 | 10:00 | SXSW President and Chief Programming Officer, Hugh Forrest, officially opens the seven days of engaging conference content with his welcoming remarks. This brief address highlights new features for 2025, while celebrating the core values of creativity and community that have defined the event’s rich history and continue to shape its exciting future. | Hugh Forrest | PP1148430 | ✓ |
| Activation | AirLight Pro Blowout Bar | 5th & Red River Lot | 5th & Red River Lot | Activation | 10:00 | 18:00 | Experience the hair tech revolution! L'Oréal Professionnel's AirLight Pro uses infrared light and optimized airflow for fast, hydrating drying. Get a complimentary styling session with our experts and see the stunning results. Plus, snag exclusive giveaways! Discover the future of haircare. Dry with the speed of light. Without damage.
https://us.lorealprofessionnel.com/ | | OE45414 | |
| Activation | Destination: YouTube | Austin Convention Center | 3rd Floor Pre-Function Area | Activation | 10:00 | 17:00 | Destination YouTube: From the most influential creators, podcasters, and artists, to the biggest global moments across sport, music, and more - there’s only one place that brings it all together in every way we love to watch. Stop by the YouTube activation in the ACC to discover why -- There's Only One YouTube. | | OE45675 | |
| Activation | Dolby Airstream | Rivian Electric Roadhouse | Rivian Electric Roadhouse | Activation | 10:00 | 13:00 | Imagine connecting with your favorite music at its fullest capacity and creative potential. Go beyond the ordinary listening experience and immerse yourself in the music, hearing every detail in unparalleled clarity and depth.
Discover the power of Dolby Atmos with Rivian Premium Audio and experience the difference yourself. Explore the Dolby Airstream trailer, learn more about the creative process with Dolby Atmos mixing, and experience Dolby Atmos Music in a Rivian.
Space is limited. Admittance is on a first come, first serve capacity.
Follow @rivianofficial for the latest updates. | | OE45648 | |
| Activation | Electric Joyride | 400 Congress Ave. | 400 Congress Ave. | Activation | 10:00 | 19:00 | Rivian’s Electric Joyride awaits.
We invite you to ride shotgun on the ultimate Electric Joyride. Experience the electrifying on-road and off-road capability of R1 on a closed course with an expert driver. Launch, navigate obstacles and get a first-hand look at what our all-electric adventure vehicles can do.
Available on a first-come, first-serve basis at 400 Congress Ave — a short walk from the Rivian Electric Roadhouse.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP for a time window, while walk-ins are also welcomed.
https://riviansxsw.splashthat.com/
Follow @rivianofficial for the latest updates. | | OE46231 | |
| Lounge | Filmmaker & Industry Lounge Presented By Epidemic Sound | Stephen F Austin | Capital Ballroom AB | Lounge | 10:00 | 17:00 | Discover a new soundtracking experience. Where the ordinary makes way for the extraordinary and never-before-seen cinematic universes are brought to life. From ocean-noir, post-yakuza to snowy-western anime, and more. Join us in the Filmmakers Lounge Presented By Epidemic Sound to work, relax, and explore how to bring your stories to life with sound.
https://go.epidemicsound.com/events/sxsw25/ | | OE45294 | |
| Activation | First Nations House | Q-Branch | Q-Branch | Activation | 10:00 | 17:00 | Join us at First Nations House Austin, a premier gathering of global First Nations leaders. This event will spotlight excellence in Economic Empowerment, Innovation & Digital Inclusion, Culture & Collaboration, and Connection & Celebration. Engage with visionary speakers and experts discussing creativity, sustainability, and digital trends. Network with global Indigenous innovators, entrepreneurs, and allies. Representatives from Australia, USA, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand will join rich cross-cultural dialogues. Attend the full day or select sessions—stay tuned for program and guest updates!
https://events.humanitix.com/first-nations-house-austin-2025 | | OE45372 | |
| Activation | The Museum of the Future House | Museum of the Future | Museum of the Future | Activation | 10:00 | 17:00 | For five days, the Museum of the Future will be Dubai's outpost in Austin, showcasing bold and creative ideas for shaping the future. The Museum of the Future House will host a lineup of events, from panel discussions to workshops and immersive experiences, including Refik Anadol's newest AI installation, Earth Dreams. The House also features its own garden, a serene space where visitors can meet members of the Museum of the Future and Dubai Future Foundation, the 2050 Track Sponsor at SXSW 2025. Guests will also have the chance to savor FIX, Dubai's original viral chocolate sensation, while enjoying traditional chai demonstrations by Project Chaiwala. | | OE45629 | |
| Activation | Open House | Rivian Electric Roadhouse | Rivian Electric Roadhouse | Activation | 10:00 | 13:00 | Rivian’s Electric Roadhouse at SXSW 2025 is where adventure meets innovation. Join us as we explore the path toward an optimistic tomorrow, bringing together live music, thought-provoking panels and exclusive events. You’ll have the chance to get up close with Rivian’s all-electric trucks and SUVs — plus a few surprises. Step inside, connect with our community and book a drive experience.
Follow @rivianofficial for the latest updates. | | OE45643 | |
| Session | Opening Session: Kasley Killam in conversation with Amy Gallo | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom D | Featured Session | 10:00 | 11:00 | Kick off SXSW 2025 with an inspiring and perspective-shifting opening session featuring Kasley Killam, MPH—renowned social health expert and award-winning author of The Art and Science of Connection. Drawing from her research at Harvard and over a decade of experience advising global organizations, Killam will reveal why meaningful connection is essential for longevity, well-being, and success—and give a glimpse into the future where social health takes center stage, transforming industries and society.
Kasley will be joined by workplace expert, author, and podcast host Amy Gallo for an insightful conversation. | Amy Gallo, Kasley Killam | PP1148033 | ✓ |
| Special Event | Press & Publicists Morning Mixer | Stephen F Austin | 2nd Fl Prefunction | Special Event | 10:00 | 11:00 | Join us at the SXSW Film & TV Festival Morning Mixer to meet Press, Publicists, industry professionals and filmmakers before heading into your day! | | OE46160 | |
| Lounge | Rivian Recharge Lounge | Austin Convention Center | Main Hallway | Lounge | 10:00 | 17:00 | Escape the SXSW hustle and take some time for yourself at the Rivian Recharge Lounge in the Austin Convention Center. Discover the future of adventure, engage with our community wall, snap a photo at our backdrop and enjoy a relaxing space with charging stations for your devices.
We're located at 1E in the ACC, and open daily from 10am-5pm.
Come say hello and experience the spirit of adventure with Rivian at SXSW!
Follow @rivianofficial for the latest updates. | | OE45754 | |
| Activation | SXSW Bookstore | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Bookstore | 10:00 | 18:00 | Visit the SXSW bookstore to find published works by Conference and Festival participants and connect with fellow attendees. Be sure to check out the daily book signings schedule as well! Open daily, March 7 - 13. | | OE45607 | |
| Special Event | Welcome to the Museum of the Future | Museum of the Future | Museum of the Future | Special Event | 10:00 | 11:00 | Join us on a journey through space and time at the Museum of the Future. Appearing for the first time at SXSW, the museum will take us from outer space to inner space and the world of tomorrow. Together, we’ll explore how Dubai’s iconic museum is combining art, technology, and immersive storytelling to awe and inspire all who enter. | | OE45634 | |
| Activation | AdvoCare Energy + Hydration Samples | SXSW Registrant Lounge | SXSW Registrant Lounge | Activation | 11:00 | 19:00 | Stop by for Spark and rehydrate samples to help you stay energized, focused and hydrated through the weekend!
https://www.advocare.com/ | | OE46216 | |
| Activation | Escape With Prime | Hotel San Jose | Hotel San Jose | Activation | 11:00 | 18:00 | Prime Video’s immersive, pop-up activation is taking place on March 7 and 8 at the Hotel San José. The event will transport SXSW attendees away from the bustle of the festival and into the world of the incredible slate of women-led content available on and coming soon to Prime Video, such as My Fault: London, Picture This, Holland, G20, Another Simple Favor, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Étoile. | | OE45409 | |
| Activation | JonnyPops Sampling Event | Congress Street Closure | Congress Street Closure | Activation | 11:00 | 19:00 | Please join us on Congress Ave for free samples of JonnyPops organic frozen treats!
https://www.jonnypops.com/ | | OE46140 | |
| Activation | My/Mochi x Barbie Joyfully Chill Ice Cream Shoppe | SXSW Registrant Lounge | SXSW Registrant Lounge | Activation | 11:00 | 19:00 | My/Mochi ice cream is the original "joyfully chill" treat. We make our own ice cream in more than 20 flavors like Cookie Dough, Strawberry and Mango and wrap it in our sweet rice dough for the ultimate snack experience. We are excited to launch a NEW, limited edition Barbie™ Birthday Cake flavor at SXSW. Visit us at the Registrant Lounge Mar 7-12 to be one of the first to try it!
www.mymochi.com | | OE46152 | |
| Special Event | The NOBULL Gym | SXSW Registrant Lounge | SXSW Registrant Lounge | Special Event | 11:00 | 19:00 | This year at SXSW, we're showcasing more than just gear. It's about resilience, grit, and the people who show up day after day. Stop by, join the conversation, or maybe a quick workout, and see how NOBULL is redefining strength - in and out of the gym. | | OE45559 | |
| Activation | ON THE ROAD AGAIN - THE SX MERCH TRUCK IS BACK! | Congress Street Closure | Congress Street Closure | Activation | 11:00 | 18:30 | Hitting the asphalt again for the third year, the SXSW Merch Truck is rollin’ up around town bringing exclusive drops, limited-edition tees, and must-have swag straight to where all the fun is.
Bonus! - we sell music wristbands to get access to showcases happening right then and there.
Take a peek at the schedule of locations around town where you can grab official SXSW merch on the go.
Find the truck, grab the merch, thank us later! | | OE46061 | |
| Activation | Tari Peruvian Hot Sauce trial + claw machine game | SXSW Registrant Lounge | SXSW Registrant Lounge | Activation | 11:00 | 19:00 | Enjoy the creamy and unique flavors of Tari, Peru’s #1 hot sauce brand that has now arrived in the US. Visit us at the Registrant Lounge and be ready to play and eat diferente.
https://tarisauce.us/ | | OE46256 | |
| Special Event | In Conversation with Adriene Mishler | 304 E 3rd St | 304 E 3rd St | Special Event | 11:15 | 11:40 | In a world that constantly demands more, how do we protect our well-being without losing our passion? Adriene Mishler gets real about navigating burnout, the power of rest, and what it truly takes to sustain a balanced, fulfilling life while building a beloved brand. Join us for an inspiring and honest discussion on self-care, resilience, and creating a wellness practice that lasts.
Speaker: Adriene Mishler, Actress, International Yoga Teacher, CEO Find What Feels Good
Moderator: Galina Espinoza | | OE46165 | |
| Session | “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” The Super Live –The 2.5D Musical | Austin Convention Center | Room 8ABC | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | Our panel will focus on the evolution of the wildly popular and internationally beloved, “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.” With over 50 million manga copies sold to the acclaimed anime series and over 5 billion in merch sales, a new leading genre of the artform is taking Japan and the world by storm with a live action stage production - the 2.5D Musical. | Gordon Cox, Makoto Matsuda, Fumio Osano, Riko Tanaka | PP1147830 | ✓ |
| Session | Are Whistleblowers Going to Save Us From the Harms of Tech? | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon K | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | As the secrecy at multi-billion dollar tech companies, including in A.I., becomes increasingly apparent, it also becomes more and more clear that true accountability is going to rely on insiders coming forward with information for the public good. As with previous Big Tech revelations such as the Facebook Files or Theranos, journalists and whistleblowers who risk everything to share information will be on the front line. | Delphine Halgand-Mishra, Billy Perrigo, Sophie Zhang | PP148017 | ✓ |
| Session | Beyond Predictions: Mastering the Art of Shaping the Future | Austin Convention Center | Room 10AB | Book Reading | 11:30 | 12:30 | There will be an encore of this session March 8 at 2:30pm in the Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon F.
In a world where 98% of predictions fail, isn’t it time to rethink how we approach the future? Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist and author of What’s Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready, flips the script: Predictions don’t work—creating does.
Frederik invites you to rethink how you approach tomorrow, challenging you to actively shape what’s next instead of bracing for what might happen. The future isn’t something to wait for—it’s something to shape. And this session will show you how.
By unlocking a “future-ready mindstate”—a dynamic way of experiencing the present that empowers you to shape what comes next, going beyond mindset—you’ll learn how to transform anxiety into action, turn uncertainty into possibility, and design a future you love.
Because the question isn’t, What will the future bring?—it’s, Who do you need to become today to shape a future you love tomorrow? | Frederik Pferdt | PP149445 | ✓ |
| Session | Building and Fixing Things In Space With Robotics | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waterloo Ballroom 1-2 | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | The Age of the Space Robots has come! In-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing technology, or ISAM, holds great promise for our society. This tech will transform how we operate in space, from constructing and repairing the future spacecraft and telescopes that will explore new worlds, to aiding potentially lifesaving medical research in microgravity, to improving space sustainability by reducing what we send up and bringing some of it back down. Our all-human panel isn’t as adorable as the cast of WALL-E, but they’re helping bring this game-changing technology into reality! | Meera Day Towler, Shea Ferring, Greg Richardson, Jeff Schloemer | PP154264 | ✓ |
| Session | Business Power of Political Podcasts, Both Sides of the Mic | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom B | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | Political podcasts have become powerful platforms for engaging audiences across the political spectrum. In 2025, their influence extends far beyond politics—shaping culture and public opinion. This panel brings together business leaders in the buying, network and brand safety space to explore the unique challenges and opportunities in the political podcasting space. Discover how these podcasts are driving innovation in media, attracting lucrative partnerships, and building loyal communities. | Giancarlo Bizzarro, Christine Hoffmann, Courtney O'Connor, Tamara Zubatiy-Nelson | PP156424 | ✓ |
| Session | Community-Driven Search: Building Strategies for Next-Gen Discoverability | JW Marriott | Salon FG | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | Discoverability is not what it used to be. The way consumers seek information has evolved — and their skepticism of brands is at an all-time high. Customers no longer blindly trust the owned content that brands produce and share. From Substack to TikTok, Reddit and ChatGPT, they seek content validated by trusted sources, creators and curators before selecting brands to engage with.
Community-driven search redefines how brands are discovered and trusted. It involves tactics ranging from activating networks of trusted content creators to creating content optimized for social search and answer engines. This session explores strategies to enhance brand visibility, trust and relevance by showing up where users seek and discover answers, with an element of boosted credibility thanks to community-driven content as key sources. | Mostafa ElBermawy, Gisele Goes, Mike Harp | PP1148218 | ✓ |
| Session | Creating Personalized Fashion Experiences In The Gen Z Era | Austin Convention Center | Room 18AB | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | In the beauty & fashion landscape, competition for Gen Z’s loyalty is fierce and the brands that can create the most inclusive experiences are positioned to build enduring value. Inclusivity is essential for building trust with Gen Z, who expect brands to authentically represent the diverse world we live in. While AI can create stellar experiences, challenges such as data privacy and the need for transparency must be addressed. Hear leaders share to create inclusive experiences that exceed Gen Z expectations & leverage responsible AI to drive retention and loyalty. | Adam Blair, NJ Falk, Niki Hall, Sophia Hall | PP147808 | ✓ |
| Session | Creator Playbook: Unlocking Brand Partnerships & Engagement | Austin Convention Center | Room 6AB | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | As digital content evolves, creators are redefining audience engagement, driving massive value for brands. Spotter’s data shows creator content yields higher watch times and retention, proving the deep connection between creators and their communities. This trend unlocks brand partnership opportunities and furthers lasting audience relationships. See how creators can leverage content formats to craft compelling narratives, secure brand deals, and maximize impact. Gain actionable insights on community building, content strategy, and brand collaboration in today’s dynamic creator economy. | Samir Chaudry
, Aisha Counts, Nic Paul, Colin Rosenblum | PP1147588 | ✓ |
| Session | Designing Personalized Digital Experiences for Large Events | The LINE | Topaz Ballroom 1-2-3 | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | Technology is supercharging events. Event organizers are now able to design and deliver highly personalized experiences that drive attendee engagement and enhance the value generated from gathering in-person.
In this session, you will see how some of the biggest brands in the world approach event experience design and leverage technology to create immersive attendee journeys. You will learn how massive conferences like Workday Rising, Salesforce Dreamforce and Adobe MAX, personalize digital experiences before, during and after their events to maximize impact. | Erica Barham, Tess Lara, Chris Morse, Jeff Sinclair | PP156160 | ✓ |
| Session | Featured Session: 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025 | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom D | Featured Session | 11:30 | 12:30 | Each year, MIT Technology Review reporters and editors assemble a list of the top breakthrough technologies that will change the world. This list is one of our most popular packages of the year.
Niall Firth will share the publication’s list of ten breakthrough technologies with the SXSW audience, explaining each one and how it will impact the way we live and work. | Niall Firth | PP1146923 | ✓ |
| Session | Featured Session: Meet the Astronauts Going to the Moon with NASA’s Artemis II | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom EF | Featured Session | 11:30 | 12:30 | Fly me to the Moon! Learn firsthand from the Moon-bound astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission to deep space in over half a century. Following the successful Artemis I flight test in 2022, Artemis II will test the deep exploration systems needed to establish long-term infrastructure for human lunar exploration. Take a walk in their spacesuits as they share their stories before their much-anticipated flight. | Courtney Beasley, Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman | PP151999 | ✓ |
| Session | Featured Session: Powering Tomorrow: How Big Tech is Redefining the Future of Energy and AI | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon H | Featured Session | 11:30 | 12:30 | As the world transitions towards cleaner energy to address climate change, Big Tech is driving new innovations in nuclear energy, battery storage, AI, and more. Join Amazon’s Chief Sustainability Officer Kara Hurst and other energy industry leaders as they discuss how corporations, startups, energy companies are developing cutting-edge technologies and leading collaborative efforts are paving the way for a new era of energy. | Erin Eckenrod, Kara Hurst, Ed Ludlow, J. Clay Sell | PP1147942 | ✓ |
| Session | Grieving Out Loud: How Media is Revolutionizing Our Grief | Austin Convention Center | Room 9ABC | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | Every person will experience grief in their lifetime, but it's still a taboo subject in our country. Innovative media & content are changing this by bringing grief to the forefront, depicting it in a way that is relatable & honest. Celebrities have opened up publicly about their grief journeys, sharing their insights & experiences with the world. Our panel will discuss the current state of media portrayals of grief, the impact these portrayals have on audiences, & how we can continue to push for authentic grief storylines & representations in media to normalize these experiences and feelings. | Jamie Denbo, Maya McHenry, Brie Overton, Lauren Zima | PP148665 | ✓ |
| Session | Health Equity by Design: Ending HIV Together | JW Marriott | Salon BC | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | Imagine a world where health equity and innovation drive the end of HIV. A multidisciplinary team is tackling systemic barriers through data-driven strategies, robust community partnerships, and cutting-edge prevention tools. By co-designing solutions with impacted populations, they aim to deliver measurable outcomes, improve PrEP access, and address known inequities. Explore how unconventional collaborations are transforming HIV prevention and care in underserved communities and be inspired to play your part in ending the HIV epidemic. | Jared Baeten, Ben Finlay, Natalie Sanchez, Zach Stafford | PP1147643 | ✓ |
| Session | How Dibs Beauty Has a 50-State Presence--Amplified by Retail/OmniChannel | Austin Convention Center | Room 18CD | Fireside Chat | 11:30 | 12:30 | Join DIBS Beauty Co-Founders, Jeff Lee and Courtney Shields, for a conversation outlining how a brand can meet every consumer where they are -- literally. DIBS Beauty was founded with the intent to be a true 50-state brand, activating in 20+ states and on their way to holding events in all 50. They are the largest beauty brand to significantly activate locally across every region, creating fanatically loyal customers across the country, with 90% of their top 100 customers being based outside of major metropolitan areas. Courtney and Jeff will share their founding philosophy on DIBS Beauty and why this mission maintains to be a top priority for the brand. | Jeffrey Lee, Cristina Montemayor, Courtney Shields | PP1148222 | ✓ |
| Session | How Theatres are Eventizing the Moviegoing Experience | Austin Convention Center | Room 13AB | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | Movie theatres anchor communities of all sizes, run by enterprising individuals with a collective passion for bringing people together and making each moviegoing experience an event. A panel of exhibition experts will share insider stories, research and data on how community connections, elevated concessions and rewards, live entertainment, creator engagement, alternative content, must-have merchandise, and in-theatre activations are all contributing to the magic of the big screen. | Bryan Braunlich, Traci Hanlon, Valarie Rico, Andrew Thomas | PP1148207 | ✓ |
| Session | How To Rise Above the Skepticism and Exhaustion of Today’s Consumer | JW Marriott | Salon 7 | Presentation | 11:30 | 12:30 | Today, we watch frozen in horror as environmental protections and basic human rights are stripped away not in rash acts of violence, but extremist acts of legislation. We shrug away pangs of guilt as we dispose of yet another Amazon box. We diligently separate our recyclables and watch meekly as our municipality throws it all in the same truck.
The brand logic that created Warby Parker and Bonobo will not suffice in this reality, and today’s emergent consumer must be engaged with what we call Expansive logic. This practical talk will explain how adopting and investing in expansive brand principles separates an organization from their competition, building leagues of super fans and loyalists through authenticity, dedication, and candor. | Hugh Francis, Joe Hollier | PP1148275 | ✓ |
| Session | Innovation in Energy Transition & the Race to Net Zero | Q-Branch | Q-Branch | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | The global energy transition and race to net-zero are transforming industries, unlocking opportunities in clean energy and critical minerals. For First Nations, this shift offers a chance for innovation, leadership, and economic empowerment. By leveraging traditional knowledge and a commitment to sustainability, First Nations can shape the future of clean energy. This panel explores how First Nations can lead in innovation, drive economic growth, and build equitable partnerships to achieve net-zero goals. | Jasmine Kadic, Gerry Matera, Rohan McDougall, Amanda Smith | PP156326 | |
| Session | Kasley Killam Book Signing | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Book Signing | 11:30 | 11:55 | Kasley Killam will be signing copies of “The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier" at the SXSW Bookstore. | Kasley Killam | PP1148302 | |
| Special Event | Leaders for Humanity: Play Your Way into the Future of Leadership | Museum of the Future | Museum of the Future | Special Event | 11:30 | 13:00 | Leaders for Humanity is an interactive game that challenges conventional leadership models, designed for an era of disruption and uncertainty. Leadership now requires foresight, curiosity, and bold thinking, not just answers. This fast-paced session places you in scenarios that test unconventional strategies, challenge your assumptions, and redefine leadership in the face of exponential change. Join Sabrina Sullivan from by+by foresight to experience the game and help shape its next evolution, launching at the 2025 Dubai Future Forum. | | OE45636 | |
| Session | Leveling Up Your Ad Game: How Next-Gen Stats Are Reshaping Marketing | JW Marriott | Salon E | Presentation | 11:30 | 12:30 | Next-Gen Stats have revolutionized sports, offering detailed insights that drive game-changing decisions. Now, they’re transforming advertising. In this session, we’ll explore how advanced audience data can uncover blind spots in your media mix across categories like QSR, Entertainment, and Retail. We’ll demonstrate how adding mobile gaming to your strategy can fill those gaps, amplifying attention and driving more meaningful consumer engagement. | Itai Cohen, Andrew Moffatt | PP156024 | ✓ |
| Session | Mentor Session: Aaron Thweatt (Respark Coaching LLC) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Entrepreneurship, Product Management/Development, Coding. | Aaron Thweatt | PP1147432 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Ashley Jefferson (Ashley Grace Consultancy) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Storytelling, Product Management/Development, Fintech. | Ashley Jefferson | PP1147410 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Diya Lalchandani (HIMSS Central Texas chapter) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Data Science, Product Management/Development, Immersive Technology. | Diya Lalchandani | PP1147111 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Erica Kosemund (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma ) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Business Development, Marketing/Advertising/PR, Sports. | Erica Kosemund | PP1147959 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Heather Kumari McClellan (HKM Coaching & Consulting) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Future of Work, "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion", Entrepreneurship. | Heather Kumari McClellan | PP1147143 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Jason Kiesel (Packed House Pictures) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Entrepreneurship, Product Management/Development. | Jason Kiesel | PP1147547 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Maria Paula Fidalgo | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Storytelling, Marketing/Advertising/PR, "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion". | Maria Paula Fidalgo | PP1147544 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Mary Davidson (EP Events LLC) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Business Development. | Mary Davidson | PP1147081 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Mike Woronuk (Juneberry Ridge) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Food/AgTech, Marketing/Advertising/PR, Storytelling, Sustainability. | Mike Woronuk | PP1147539 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Shelley Gretlein (FARO Technologies ) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Business Development, "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion", Product Management/Development. | Shelley Gretlein | PP1147166 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Shilpa Bakre (Texas State University) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion", Journalism, Marketing/Advertising/PR. | Shilpa Bakre | PP1147475 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Tami Kesselman (Next Gen Success LLC) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 11:30 | 12:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Funding, Business Development, Sustainability. | Tami Kesselman | PP1147189 | |
| Session | Navigating Boom and Bust Cycles with Crunchbase CEO Jager McConnell | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon F | Fireside Chat | 11:30 | 12:30 | Markets are constantly evolving, shaped by economic cycles, technological breakthroughs, and shifting priorities. Crunchbase CEO Jager McConnell has witnessed and navigated it all—from the dot-com bubble and the financial crisis to the growth-at-all-costs post-Covid era and the current surge in AI innovation.
Jager will explore how these trends impact businesses, drawing on Crunchbase’s global data and his own experiences leading through uncertainty. He’ll also discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the rapid rise of AI and its implications for startups and established companies alike.
Join this session for a candid conversation about what it takes to weather market upheavals, adapt to emerging trends, and make thoughtful decisions in an ever-changing business landscape. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or industry observer, expect thought-provoking insights and practical takeaways for navigating the road ahead. | Jager McConnell, Michael Yang | PP1147021 | ✓ |
| Session | No Degree? No Problem. Challenging Enduring Talent Myths | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waller Ballroom C | Fireside Chat | 11:30 | 12:30 | A college degree has long been required for many jobs, but why? To address climate change and talent shortages in climate tech and manufacturing, we need everyone. It’s critical to recognize that skills and abilities come from many sources. With nearly 70M Americans lacking a college degree, and a rapidly warming world, we must continue advancing opportunities for all. In this fireside chat, hear from two dynamic changemakers as they challenge longstanding workforce assumptions and advocate for more skills-based hiring over traditional qualifications. | Byron Auguste, Michelle Murphy | PP155985 | ✓ |
| Special Event | Podcast Industry Stage at SXSW | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom B | Special Event | 11:30 | 17:00 | The Podcast Industry Stage at SXSW serves as a hub where creators, executives, and innovators come together to explore the latest business trends shaping podcasting. This stage offers a valuable opportunity in learning from industry leaders who can offer insights and connections to help navigate the evolving podcast landscape. | | OE45705 | |
| Session | Post Painkiller & Dopesick: AI Shifts the Opioid Landscape | JW Marriott | Salon D | Presentation | 11:30 | 12:30 | Despite heightened awareness from media portrayals like "Painkiller" & "Dopesick," the opioid crisis persists, with more than 130 people dying daily from opioid-related overdoses. AI is transforming the fight against opioid misuse by detecting prescription irregularities, generating risk scores, analyzing patient behavior, & identifying suspicious prescribing patterns more quickly & accurately. This session explores the latest advancements in drug diversion intelligence & their critical role in empowering healthcare organizations to address the opioid epidemic through real-world applications. | Ohannes Kandilian, Jason Potts, PharmD BCCP | PP148838 | ✓ |
| Session | Power To The People: Technology For Citizen Participation | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waller Ballroom EF | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | This SXSW session will delve into real-world examples of how technology is enhancing and protecting democracy, rather than undermining it. We will explore successful instances of democracies thriving with technology, with a particular focus on Taiwan's experience. The session will also provide practical insights on how you can incorporate democratic technology into your everyday life, whether in your community, business, union, or artist coop. Join us to learn how civic tech can supercharge citizen participation and foster a more engaged society. | Ronaldo Lemos, Audrey Tang, E. Glen Weyl | PP152997 | ✓ |
| Session | Primitive Futures: Architecture Amid Climate Change & AI | JW Marriott | Salon 6 | Fireside Chat | 11:30 | 12:30 | As climate challenges intensify, architecture plays a pivotal role in shaping a resilient future. Today’s architects must understand the importance of using ecologically-minded design to help offset the ongoing crisis. Some of the most impactful responses to the current environmental moment may lie in the past. Drawing on ancient wisdom and traditional building methods, architects can positively impact ecologies and communities by building with natural environments rather than on them. Concurrently, new technologies, such as AI, can be useful in visualizing and communicating sustainable ideas. | Chad Oppenheim, Stacy Shoemaker Rauen | PP151039 | ✓ |
| Session | Reclaim, Reframe, Reimagine: AI Design for Human Agency | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon J | Fireside Chat | 11:30 | 12:30 | AI design is increasingly stripping agency from humans, treating users as mere passive recipients of a tool. How do we instead design a new universe of possible technologies valuing human agency and creativity? In this fireside chat, we reflect on the long history of user hacks and innovation to learn how user ingenuity has always improved technology from the ground up. We consider truly innovative, humanistic uses of AI that can fulfill the promise of this technology. Participants will leave inspired to consider the ideal design of AI and how we can control our own digital worlds. | Cory Doctorow, Rida Qadri | PP150498 | ✓ |
| Session | Solidarity Not Charity: The Power of Radical Giving | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waller Ballroom D | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | Rejecting business-as-usual grantmaking rife with gatekeeping, appropriation, and the erasure of community, a new movement in philanthropy has arisen that strives to empower people and communities overlooked and underserved by traditional ways of giving. This panel discussion, featuring The Waymakers, practitioners of “radical grantmaking” in the heart of Appalachia, will delve into why the future of philanthropy demands a recalibration of giving rooted in shared values, equitable justice, creative cooperation, and sustainable stewardship. | Carmen Mitzi Sinnott, Lora Smith, Lane Sugata, Joe Tolbert Jr. | PP148803 | ✓ |
| Session | The Startup and VC Landscape of Texas | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon G | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | While venture activity has slowed across the country, Texas continues to see an influx of technical and entrepreneurial talent into the state. Valuations for the fastest-growing companies are still strong, as well as those riding the latest wave of excitement around AI. Hear from partners at leading Texas VC firms, as they review the latest fundraising data and share their outlook for Texas-based startups. | Morgan Flager, Dr. Oksana Malysheva, Charlie Plauche, Krishna Srinivasan | PP149024 | ✓ |
| Session | United Through Play: Coalitions for Sport Equity | The LINE | Onyx Ballroom 1/2/3/4 | Panel | 11:30 | 12:30 | Sport is more than a game; it’s a catalyst for systemic change—bringing communities together, empowering youth and advancing collective well-being. To unlock its full potential, we need champions from all spheres of influence in sport and beyond—funders, business leaders and anyone passionate about community development. Hear from leaders in business, community and sport who are building a movement in the U.S. through the Coalitions for Sport Equity to drive inclusion, support mental health, cultivate resilience, and create lasting positive outcomes for youth with sport as a strategy.
Vanessa Garcia-Brito, Nike’s VP & Chief Impact Officer, will provide a special introduction to this session and its speakers. | Megan Bartlett, Scout Bassett, Matt Geschke, Shireen Zaman | PP156266 | ✓ |
| Special Event | Redefining Metabolic Health: The GLP-1 Conversation | 304 E 3rd St | 304 E 3rd St | Special Event | 11:50 | 12:25 | A comprehensive exploration of GLP-1 medications and their revolutionary impact on metabolic health. Beyond weight loss, these drugs are reshaping our understanding of metabolic wellness. We will delve into the intricate connections between metabolism, body composition, and overall health.Learn about the latest research, real-world patient outcomes, and the broader implications for public health as we navigate this transformative moment in medicine.
Hear From:
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Chief Medical Officer, Hers
Author of Generation M
Dr. Jennifer Ashton, Double Board-certified ObGyn/Obesity Medicine, Nutritionist, Award-winning Journalist, Author, Founder of Ajenda
Moderator: Galina Espinoza | | OE46089 | |
| Activation | Bruichladdich at Registrant Lounge | SXSW Registrant Lounge | SXSW Registrant Lounge | Activation | 12:00 | 19:00 | Join us for a sampling of single malt Scotch from the award-winning Bruichladdich Distillery. Our aim is to challenge preconceived notions in Scotch whisky in the pursuit of flavor by reconnecting land, community and dram. We put our home, the island of Islay, at the heart of everything we do. We are Islay’s largest private employer, distilling, maturing and bottling all our whisky on the island, with over 50% of our barley also grown on Islay.
https://www.bruichladdich.com/ | | OE45484 | |
| Special Event | ENERGIA PURA VIDA | Fareground | Fareground | Special Event | 12:00 | 22:00 | Essential Costa Rica is bringing a taste of the rainforest to SXSW. Be transported and find out why the Energia Pura Vida experience is essential to Costa Rica.
Recharge by day with Costa Rica coffee and be entertained at night by the sites and sounds of Costa Rica.
Dates and Times:
March 7, 2025 – 12pm-10pm
March 8, 2025- 12pm-10pm
https://woobox.com/n9ggno | | OE45375 | |
| Lounge | SXSW Registrant Lounge | SXSW Registrant Lounge | SXSW Registrant Lounge | Lounge | 12:00 | 19:00 | Open throughout the Conference and Festivals, the Registrant Lounge provides a welcoming and convenient space for SXSW attendees to meet, mingle, and take a break from the action. Stop by each day and enjoy a complimentary beverage, courtesy of our sponsors. | | OE45772 | |
| Showcase | Ramesh & Invoke | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom D | Singer-Songwriter | 12:45 | 12:55 | A special performance of VOXTROT and RAMESH songs with string quartet INVOKE, as a prelude to Signal president Meredith Whittaker's SXSW Keynote.
RAMESH (aka Ramesh Srivastava) is best known as the frontman of the recently reunited Austin indie pop group Voxtrot. Currently, Ramesh is recording Voxtrot's second full-length LP, as well as his third solo album Search for Freedom & God, which delves into his personal journey through homosexuality and spirituality.
INVOKE are a multi-instrumental string quartet who encompass traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. Fueled by their passion for storytelling, Invoke weaves all of these styles together to form a unique contemporary repertoire, featuring original works composed by and for the group. This passion also inspired Invoke’s ongoing commissioning initiative American Postcards, in which they draw on composers from all backgrounds to help tell the stories of America, piece by piece. | | MS62692 | |
| Session | Keynote: A Conversation About Online Security and Confidentiality with Signal President Meredith Whittaker | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom D | Keynote | 13:00 | 14:00 | Think about it: everyone has something to hide these days even--maybe, especially--if you're the good guy. Join this tactical, practical, and heretical discussion between Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal and leading advocate for secure communication, and Guy Kawasaki, host of the Remarkable People podcast. | Guy Kawasaki, Meredith Whittaker | PP1148139 | |
| Special Event | SIMS Support House | JW Marriott | Room 303-304 | Special Event | 13:00 | 17:00 | RELAX RESTORE RECOVER
We know that large events can bring their toll of mental and physical challenges to all of us in the industry. The SIMS Foundation is providing a space dedicated to SXSW Official Artist Music badge holders and music industry professionals alike to take a breath and rest during the festival. Support staff and therapists will be available daily as SIMS celebrates its 30th year being at the forefront of making emotional well-being a priority for our community, working to educate the public and to arm the music community with the resources needed to look out for themselves, and each other. | | OE46045 | |
| Special Event | Unlocking Potential: Driving Indigenous Innovation & Capital | Q-Branch | Q-Branch | Special Event | 13:00 | 14:00 | This discussion brings together global leaders to explore strategies for empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs. Discover how cultural knowledge drives innovation, how strategic partnerships create opportunities, and how targeted investments support sustainable business growth. Experts in business and venture capital will offer insights on building a more inclusive and prosperous economy through thoughtful investment.
RSVP Below:
https://events.humanitix.com/first-nations-house-austin-2025 | | OE46131 | |
| Special Event | Scott Evans' "Guest House" Live w/ Erika Alexander | The Thompson Hotel Austin | The Bayberry Room | Special Event | 14:00 | 18:00 | For the first time ever, Scott Evans is bringing his hit interview series, House Guest, to a live audience at SXSW! Join him for an interactive and dynamic conversation with actress and icon Erika Alexander as as they dive into creativity, passion, and the journey of turning ideas into reality.
Stick around for a CÎROC-powered Happy Hour, where you’ll connect with some of the most exciting creatives in Austin. Pull up, be inspired, and toast to the power of creativity. 21+ Only.
https://cirocsxsw.splashthat.com/ | | OE46221 | |
| Special Event | SVC2025: Transforming the World Through Redemptive Business | Distribution Hall | Distribution Hall | Special Event | 14:00 | 22:00 | What if building profitable, scalable businesses was the key to driving meaningful change? Join us at SVC @ SXSW® for an electrifying, interactive experience featuring real startups and investors who are leveraging business excellence for lasting impact.
This discussion will feature powerful case studies of redemptive ventures tackling global challenges, insights from top investors at the forefront of purpose-driven innovation, and inspiring stories of generosity and collective impact.
This is a part of 3 days at the intersection of faith, the arts and the marketplace.
Check out our full calendar at SVC2025.com & follow us on Instagram @SundaySVC for new updates & announcements | | OE45353 | |
| Session | Frederik Pferdt Book Signing | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Book Signing | 14:15 | 14:40 | Frederik G. Pferdt will be signing copies of “What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready" at the SXSW Bookstore. | Frederik Pferdt | PP1148178 | |
| Session | B2B Creators—The Creator Economy's Dark Horse | Austin Convention Center | Room 6AB | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Unlike influencers or lifestyle creators, B2B creators target businesses and professionals. From social media strategists to career coaches, they blend storytelling with specialized expertise. Garnering millions of impressions on LinkedIn and crafting must-read newsletters, they're shaping industry trends and building strong, paying communities. This panel brings together B2B creators and platforms to explore why this emerging segment is set to drive the next wave of six and seven-figure creator businesses. | Brett Dashevsky, Chris Do, AJ Eckstein, Olivia Owens | PP150474 | ✓ |
| Session | Behind the Quantum Tools Fueling Discoveries | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon J | Fireside Chat | 14:30 | 15:30 | Quantum computing is accelerating materials science by providing researchers with tools to better understand the secrets of matter at the molecular level. This fireside chat will cover how quantum computing is outperforming traditional computational approaches with real-world examples demonstrating superior scaling and accuracy. They will highlight advancements in coherent annealing quantum computing and the impact on minimizing thermal noise, allowing researchers to explore what was previously inaccessible. | Trevor Lanting, Alejandro Lopez-Bezanilla | PP155311 | ✓ |
| Session | Beyond Limits: Harnessing Altered States for Peak Performance | JW Marriott | Salon D | Presentation | 14:30 | 15:30 | Ever feel like your brain is running on dial-up in a fiber-optic world? In his 20s, Dave Asprey battled debilitating brain fog and chronic fatigue. Determined to biohack his biology, Dave embarked on a quest to push the boundaries of human potential. Now, he's sharing his secrets, blending cutting-edge science, a sprinkle of woo, and ancient wisdom from around the globe. This talk is your ticket to unlocking altered states and tapping into unlimited energy, happiness, and inner peace. Dive into breathwork, harness sexual energy, explore psychedelics, and geek out with EEG and neurofeedback. | Dave Asprey | PP150004 | ✓ |
| Session | Beyond the Runway: A Fashion Networking Meet Up | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 410 | Meet Up | 14:30 | 15:30 | Join the co-founders of Fashion Friends Collective for an engaging meet up designed to cultivate meaningful connections within the fashion community. Whether you're just beginning your journey or a seasoned professional, this session provides a space to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. | Athena Burgueno, Caryn Pang | PP155909 | |
| Session | Breaking Barriers: Opening the Outdoors for All | Austin Convention Center | Room 8ABC | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Do people of color venture into the outdoors? You’re damn right, we do! What forces have long painted the outdoors as a predominantly white space, and how are communities of color boldly challenging that narrative? Explore the award-winning short film documentary "Wood Hood" and learn how leaders are tackling the legacy of discriminatory policies that once kept diverse communities from national parks and public lands. By offering unprecedented access to the great outdoors - often for the first time - these programs are fostering resilience, wellness and community, providing participants with essential tools to navigate today's complex social and environmental climates. | Manny Almonte, Liz Bacelar, Ronda Lee Chapman, Gabriela Nunes | PP155104 | ✓ |
| Session | Breaking through the Filter: Redefining Beauty in the Digital Age | Austin Convention Center | Room 18CD | Fireside Chat | 14:30 | 15:30 | In an era of filters and perfection, authenticity is what attracts Gen Z. Content creator Fernanda Giménez has built a loyal community by fearlessly sharing her cystic acne journey, challenging beauty standards, and staying true to herself—even in brand collaborations. In this fireside chat with Editor in Chief of Remezcla and HipLatina, Thatiana Diaz, Fernanda dives into feeling like home is two different places, advocating for transparency in the industry, and how creators can shape a more inclusive and honest digital landscape. | Thatiana Diaz, Fernanda Gimenez | PP1148227 | ✓ |
| Session | Collective Intelligence to Shape the Social Media of 2050 | Courtyard Marriott | Rio Grande Ballroom 2 | Workshop | 14:30 | 16:30 | Advance sign up is required. Please locate the “RSVP” button on the page to reserve your spot. If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available on a first come, first serve basis.
Social media will continue to impact how we form communities and engage with society. We should not passively adapt to whatever change the platforms of tomorrow bring. Instead, we should be asking how to actively shape them to serve the kind of society we want to build.
We will bring together a diverse group of participants to collectively explore what future social media should look like. We will search for consensus on the principles that could guide social media design, from how content is shared and moderated, to how trust is built, social norms are established, and information circulates. | Dario Garcia De Viedma | PP151124 | |
| Session | Connecting into Communities: The New Route To Brand Growth | Courtyard Marriott | Brazos I-II-III | Workshop | 14:30 | 16:30 | Advance sign up is required. Please locate the “RSVP” button on the page to reserve your spot. If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available on a first come, first serve basis.
People trust people more than brands. This makes communities an increasingly vital source of growth and relevance for modern brands. In this workshop, we will teach you how to supercharge your brand’s relevance and find game-changing new routes to your target market. We’ll explore how to size the reach of a community with data and analytics, define your brand's role in the community with a passionate purpose, and how to leverage cultural semiotics to build relevance in the community. Fuel community connection for your brand: join us and learn how to maximize competitive edge in culture and communications. | Dipti Bramhandkar, Matt Rebeiro | PP149877 | |
| Session | Cracks in the Foundation: America’s Housing Crisis | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waller Ballroom D | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Everyone should have access to affordable and quality housing. Housing is a universal issue that impacts every corner of our country, every political persuasion, every rung of the social economic ladder. Over 650,000 of our neighbors are homeless, first-time home ownership is at a record low, and US home prices have skyrocketed over 40% since 2020. Lack of access to housing disproportionately impacts communities of color and it has never been more difficult for first-time, first-generation homebuyers to purchase a home. Learn how mayors are tackling the nation’s housing crisis and why the time is now to pass the largest and most comprehensive investment in housing in American history. | Mike Allen, Andrew Ginther, Patricia Lock Dawson, Travis Stovall | PP1148163 | ✓ |
| Session | Crisis to Credibility: Restoring Trust in Modern Science | JW Marriott | Salon BC | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Despite playing a critical role in addressing global challenges in an era marked by rapid technological advancement, there continues to be a yawning communication gap between “science” and the general public. This gap, exacerbated by the sheer volume of information available and a fractured media and culture, often leads to misinformation and mistrust of the scientific community. This session will explore the power of companies, brands and the medical community to simplify and effectively communicate complex scientific concepts, debunk myths and meet consumers where they are today. | Kate Cronin, Ugo Iroku, Jonathan Isaacs | PP147967 | ✓ |
| Session | The Culture Catalyst: How Brands Thrive on Podcasts | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom B | Fireside Chat | 14:30 | 15:30 | In today’s media landscape, podcast advertising isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the direct line to cultural relevance and deeper audience engagement. As the intersection of politics, society, and consumer trends, podcasts empower forward-thinking brands to move beyond digital dependency and embed themselves in vibrant, peer-driven conversations. This session will arm you with the strategies to diversify your marketing mix, reduce reliance on volatile ad platforms, and claim your place in the cultural zeitgeist. Offline media, including podcasts, isn’t just an option—it’s your competitive edge. | Tyler Elliston, Krystina Rubino | PP156278 | ✓ |
| Session | Discovering What's Next: From Space to Climate Tech | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon F | Fireside Chat | 14:30 | 15:30 | Join Toyota Ventures founder and general partner, Jim Adler, and Fortune senior finance reporter Allie Garfinkle for a fireside chat on the ever-evolving landscape of early-stage startups and venture capital investment. Their conversation will explore Toyota Ventures’ journey and emerging technologies in areas as far-ranging as aerospace, generative AI, robotics, and hydrogen. Additionally, the pair will discuss how corporate investors like Toyota Ventures are uniquely positioned to help their portfolio companies and what lies ahead for startups in the face of potential market headwinds. | Jim Adler, Allie Garfinkle | PP155279 | ✓ |
| Session | Emotive Futures: A Dive Into the UX of Emotional AI | JW Marriott | Salon 6 | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | As technology advances, the lines between audience, creator, and machine blur. This session explores how AI agents, emotional feedback systems, and generative storytelling reshape interactive experiences. From conversational agents amplifying diverse voices to narratives shaped by real-time emotional data, it highlights the future of art, communication, and design. Attendees will gain a roadmap for crafting emotionally resonant, AI-driven experiences that redefine storytelling and human connection. | Carlos Calva, Timmy Ghiurau, Mikayla Graham, Harry Yeff | PP152987 | ✓ |
| Session | Enough with the “Delving” – Staying Human in the Age of AI | JW Marriott | Salon FG | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Is AI making us better or worse at communicating? On one hand, platforms like ChatGPT have unlocked the ability to instantly create and customize vast reams of messaging – emails, social posts, and more. But the telltale fingerprints of AI, from overused words like “innovative” and “delve,” its preference for middle-of-the-road conclusions, and its tendency to yap at length, are also hurting our ability to actually connect with our audience. In this panel, we’ll explore how both individuals and brands can be better communicators in the age of AI. | Usama Fayyad, Ben Guttmann, Joanna Lepore, Melina Palmer | PP147522 | ✓ |
| Session | Entertainment Business: Surviving Constant Change | Austin Convention Center | Room 17AB | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | 40% of leaders in media and entertainment say their business model won’t be viable in ten years. It's easy to focus on what's lost in a time of industry transition, but what about what comes next? Hear from pioneering industry and studio executives about the businesses they've built and revitalized through the turbulence of the last decade -- and how they plan to bring great work to the fore over the coming years. | Adrienne Becker, Jenny McQuaile, Amanda Spain, Joel Stonington | PP152825 | ✓ |
| Session | Featured Session: Kevin Bacon: A Career Retrospective From Footloose to The Bondsman | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom EF | Featured Session | 14:30 | 15:30 | Join us for an exclusive career retrospective with Kevin Bacon, the iconic actor whose diverse roles have spanned over four decades. From Footloose to The Following, Bacon has captivated audiences with his versatile performances. In this intimate conversation, he’ll reflect on his career, the evolution of his craft, and give a sneak peek into his upcoming series The Bondsman for Prime Video. Don’t miss the chance to hear firsthand from one of cinema’s most enduring talents. | Kevin Bacon, Kara Warner | PP1148176 | ✓ |
| Session | Featured Session: Mastering the Art of Influencer Entrepreneurship | Austin Convention Center | Room 16AB | Featured Session | 14:30 | 15:30 | The media we consume is no longer just produced by a few powerful entities but instead by thousands of voices through the Creator Economy.
Food critic and creator, Keith Lee, exemplifies this transformation, using his platform to build an influential business empire. This session will discuss how content creators can strategically use customer insights, innovative marketing techniques, and AI technology to fuel business growth. | Keith Lee, Jennifer Quigley-Jones | PP154602 | ✓ |
| Session | Featured Speaker: Healing Through Writing: A Book Talk with Astronaut Amanda Nguyen | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon H | Featured Session | 14:30 | 15:30 | Join Astronaut and Activist Amanda Nguyen as she talks about her memoir, Saving Five, a story about writing groundbreaking civil rights laws after putting her dreams to go to space on hold. TIME Woman of the Year, Amanda Nguyen, discusses how to write a memoir, how to write a law, and how she’s flying to space. | Kory Marchisotto, Amanda Nguyen | PP1147483 | ✓ |
| Session | From “I Think” to “I Know”: Five Questions for Good Design | JW Marriott | Salon 7 | Presentation | 14:30 | 15:30 | As the world of creativity shifts to accommodate new and exciting workflows with generative AI, we must think critically and ask hard questions of our work. Implementing some key practices will transform the way we - as product leaders, designers, and researchers - approach product development so we can feel confident in our ability to reliably produce great experiences for our customers In this session, two professional design researchers will share five questions you must ask to empower you to drive alignment and present with certainty, all in the name of good design. | Sharma Hendel, Teruko Mitsuhara | PP154497 | ✓ |
| Session | From Bullet Points to Belief: Rapid Foresight Prototyping | Courtyard Marriott | Guadalupe | Workshop | 14:30 | 16:30 | Advance sign up is required. Please locate the “RSVP” button on the page to reserve your spot. If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available on a first come, first serve basis.
Preparing for future catastrophes is one thing; building public trust in leadership and empowering the populace to be proactive are something else. In this fast-paced workshop presented by the ASU Threatcasting Lab and Phaedrus, participants will employ the Threatcasting model and a generative AI tool called WOLF to confront a fictional crisis and co-create responses in real time. In doing so, they will explore new technologies and techniques designed to replace high-level reports ("bullet points") with a visceral sense of urgency ("belief") that is critical to engagement. | Cyndi Coon, Jake Sotiriadis | PP147603 | |
| Session | From Points to Profits: The Future of Loyalty in the Experience Economy | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon K | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Points & miles are the most widely held financial assets after the US dollar and crypto. With billions in unredeemed points & miles sitting in consumer accounts, rewards represent an untapped economic force for all, reshaping travel, entertainment experiences, and consumer spending power. In this session, experts across travel, tech and VC will explore how FinTech/travel brands/media are transforming rewards into a true experiential currency, and identify the next trends for investing in the experience economy. Join us to hear from a diverse set of industry leaders including the CEO of travel tech company point.me, the co-founder of global VC firm MoreThan Capital, a partner at Citi Ventures, the founder of The Points Guy, and a top executive at Microsoft. | Ken Cheung, Ramy Fares, Brian Kelly, Adam Morvitz, Jelena Zec | PP1148085 | ✓ |
| Session | Future of Learning: Top Takeaways from SXSW EDU 2025 | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon C | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Join us for a deep dive into the latest trends at the intersection of futurism, education, and technology coming out of the 15th annual SXSW EDU Conference & Festival that wrapped yesterday. Hear fresh takes on what resonated across the conference, where unique opportunities lie for the tech community ahead, and how early-stage startups are solving big global challenges. In true SXSW fashion, the impact of the arts, accessibility, storytelling, creative careers, and the future of work will all be addressed. | Greg Rosenbaum, sam seidel, Z. Mike Wang, Imani Wilson | PP1147835 | ✓ |
| Session | The Future of Storytelling: A Middle Eastern Series (Part 1) | Museum of the Future | Museum of the Future | Fireside Chat | 14:30 | 15:30 | As the global entertainment industry continues to evolve, the dominance of Hollywood is increasingly challenged by diverse voices from around the world. This session dives into the rise of Middle Eastern storytelling and its powerful influence on global cinema. We’ll explore how writers and filmmakers from the region are breaking stereotypes, offering fresh perspectives, and challenging the status quo. From rich cultural heritage to innovative modern tales, Middle Eastern creators are shaping the future of storytelling and offering perspectives that are more inclusive, nuanced, and authentic. | Gianluca Chakra, Butheina Kazim | PP156241 | |
| Activation | FX's Alien: Earth makes impact at SXSW | 318 E 5th St | 318 E 5th St | Activation | 14:30 | 22:00 | Buckle up. FX's Alien: Earth is rapidly approaching Austin, TX and is expected to make impact at SXSW on March 7–8. Highly classified operations are being conducted at 318 E 5th St. Stop by to see if you have what it takes to join the team.
FX's Alien: Earth, an all-new original series, premieres this Summer on Hulu and with Hulu on Disney+. | | OE45399 | |
| Session | Global Perspectives on First Nations Economic Empowerment | Q-Branch | Q-Branch | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | This extraordinary plenary panel brings together Indigenous leaders and advocates from Australia, the United States, Canada, and New Zealand to explore the vital role of Indigenous leadership in shaping the future. The discussion will spotlight innovative approaches to economic empowerment, cultural preservation, and sovereignty.
The panel aims to highlight innovative approaches to Indigenous leadership and address key issues related to economic empowerment, cultural preservation, and sovereignty. | Zane Buchanan, Jahna Cedar, Eric Henson, Dawn Houle | PP156322 | |
| Session | Honest Marketing & Circularity: A New Era for Fashion | Austin Convention Center | Room 18AB | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | A couple of decades ago, the companies producing our sneakers and sweatshirts weren’t obliged to consider the environmental and social impacts of the products they made. Today, the consequences – pollution and dwindling planetary resources – are clear. It’s time for honest data to help shoppers buy ‘better-for-the-planet’ products. New marketing rules requiring sustainability evidence are coming; what does this mean for brands and consumers? How will Digital Product Passports help brands connect more honestly and deeply with shoppers?
Join us to peek into the future of data-driven marketing. | Sigrid Buehrle, Logan Duran, Brooke Roberts-Islam, Anja Sadock | PP150526 | ✓ |
| Session | Location, Location, Location: A Filmmaker's Guide to Real-World Production | The Thompson Hotel Austin | Red River Ballroom | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Check out all events Presented by “Motion Picture Association.”
This panel will delve into the critical role of location in filmmaking, with a spotlight on Texas. We will explore how filming on location can elevate storytelling, foster community engagement, positively affect local economies, and bring audiences to diverse and underrepresented regions to promote diversity in storytelling. Through insightful conversations with renowned filmmakers, we will uncover the secrets behind finding the perfect location, navigating logistical hurdles, working with state and local officials, and forging lasting bonds with local communities. | Bryan Abrams, Adriana Cruz, Paul Jensen, Jeremy Latcham | PP156269 | ✓ |
| Session | Mentor Session: Aileen Allen (Mercury Fund) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Future of Work, Entrepreneurship, Marketing/Advertising/PR. | Aileen Allen | PP1148038 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Ani Chahal Honan (Imagine & Yunity) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion", Funding, Future of Work, Immersive Technology, Storytelling, Sustainability. | Ani Chahal Honan | PP1148059 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Anja Bisgaard Gaede (SPOTT trends & busines) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Sustainability, Fashion/Retail. | Anja Bisgaard Gaede | PP1147086 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: C.R. Celona (Signal Hill VC) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Entrepreneurship, Marketing/Advertising/PR, Storytelling. | C.R. Celona | PP1147421 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Carl Schwenker (Law Offices of Carl F. Schwenker) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Business Development, Entrepreneurship. | Carl Schwenker | PP1147151 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Carla Borsoi (Kalogon) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Funding, Marketing/Advertising/PR, MedTech. | Carla Borsoi | PP1147099 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Esteban Contreras (Fleetio) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Product Management/Development, Storytelling, Future of Work. | Esteban Contreras | PP1147154 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Jessica Tunon (Netwalking, LLC) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Future of Work, Storytelling, Policy. | Jessica Tunon | PP1147093 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Marion Siboni (La Creme de la STEM ™) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling. | Marion Siboni | PP1147185 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Rey Tiempo (MINOTAUR) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Marketing/Advertising/PR, Game Development, Immersive Technology. | Rey Tiempo | PP1147061 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Romanshika Singh | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Data Science, Content Strategy/Production, Marketing/Advertising/PR. | Romanshika Singh | PP1147407 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Samantha Lewis (Mercury Fund) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Fintech, Funding. | Samantha Lewis | PP1148058 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Sara Hughes (Scaffold Education) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Business Development, Content Strategy/Production, Future of Work. | Sara Hughes | PP1147545 | |
| Session | NASA's Science and Art of Imaging Extraterrestrial Samples | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waterloo Ballroom 1-2 | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Meet NASA’s artists and scientists who use specialized imaging techniques to bring extra-terrestrial samples to the public and important data to scientists. From ultra high-resolution photographs to X-ray computed tomography (XCT) that allows you to virtually slice through Moon rocks, meteorites, and the OSIRIS-REx asteroid Bennu samples, their work opens access to other-worldly geologic treasures and could help answer questions about the early days of our solar system. | Joseph Aebersold, Rachel Barry, Erika Blumenfeld, Scott Eckley | PP152996 | |
| Session | Networks of Scale: How to Grow & Maintain Relationships | Courtyard Marriott | Rio Grande Ballroom 1 | Workshop | 14:30 | 16:30 | Advance sign up is required. Please locate the “RSVP” button on the page to reserve your spot. If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available on a first come, first serve basis.
This interactive workshop will change the way you network and create access to opportunities. Learn actionable techniques that you can put into practice on Day 1 to maximize your SXSW experience. Whether it’s solo talks, fireside chats, panels, meet ups, or other workshops, you’ll leave this event equipped with the tools to identify potential collaborators and, more importantly, understand how to scale those dialogues into a valuable long-term network. Your leader will be Adam Marx, an expert in cultivating magnetic networks, relationships, and collaborations. | Adam Marx | PP151094 | |
| Session | A New Era of Collabs: Scaling Corporate-Startup Partnerships | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon G | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | By leveraging the agility of startups and the resources of large enterprises, these partnerships are paving the way for breakthroughs in technology, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into how startups can best position themselves to attract corporate partnerships and how corporations can integrate startup-driven innovation into their existing structures. This panel will also discuss the challenges of aligning corporate culture with startup agility and the best practices for fostering a mutually beneficial relationship. | Tim Brownstone, Andrei Papancea, Laura Plunkett, Jose Puga | PP155991 | ✓ |
| Session | No One Can Tell The Future: Learn To Do It Better | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waterloo Ballroom 3 | Presentation | 14:30 | 15:30 | No one can see the future - but that didn't stop us from trying. For the last 25 years Accenture has produced the Technology Vision, a report looking into the future of technology. Come hear the evolution of that journey, the methodology we built, and lessons learned along the way as we tried peek into the future just a little better. Learn how to apply these lessons to your own enterprise, and how to turn today's facts into a plan and strategy for tomorrow. | Ariel Bernstein | PP153201 | ✓ |
| Session | No Returns, No Problem: Philanthropy Gets Creative and Brave | Austin Convention Center | Room 9ABC | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Institutional philanthropy - sophisticated work plans, quantifiable theories of change, and detailed budgets - have dominated the zeitgeist. But what if they were deprioritized, and instead, learning defined success? In a moment when culture and power are shifting societal norms, private philanthropy provides a unique tool to foster change without requiring traditional returns. This panel explores new models of getting creative with private philanthropy, featuring four experts who will discuss trust-based, relational, and no-strings-attached approaches to inspire more curiosity in the sector. | Erika Augustine, Gregg Bishop, Melanie Kahl, Susan Shah | PP154791 | ✓ |
| Session | Overheard Austin: From Eavesdropping to Empire | Austin Convention Center | Room 5ABC | Presentation | 14:30 | 15:30 | Justyna Gawlik of Overheard will discuss the evolution of one of the most fun and popular brands and how it is creating digital content that captivates audiences and mobilizes its community IRL. This session delves into how Overheard transitioned from a brand built on eavesdropping into a major force for IP with new shows and experiences. Attendees will gain insights into its strategies for building community, creating viral content, and extending IP across diverse platforms. Creators will discover new ways to foster their own communities, collaborate, and develop lasting content franchises. | Justyna Gawlik | PP1147586 | ✓ |
| Session | Pitch to Screen: St. Denis Medical | Austin Convention Center | Room 12AB | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Eric Ledgin, showrunner of NBC’s new hit series “St. Denis Medical,” and Jim Donnelly, EVP of Comedy Development at Universal Television, take you behind the scenes of the critically acclaimed workplace comedy. They’ll dive into the making of the show, exploring key scenes and sharing insights on the development process—from the initial pitch to its successful launch. | Debra Birnbaum, Jim Donnelly, Eric Ledgin | PP156243 | ✓ |
| Session | Publicity and Marketing Mentor: Adam Fenton (TBH Communications) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Publicity & Marketing. | Adam Fenton | PP1148206 | |
| Session | Publicity and Marketing Mentor: Dalida Sobczak (KinoRozmowa) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in International, Development, Publicity & Marketing. | Dalida Sobczak | PP1147328 | |
| Session | Publicity and Marketing Mentor: Danielle McCarthy-Boles (Magnolia Pictures) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Publicity & Marketing, "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution". | Danielle McCarthy-Boles | PP1147332 | |
| Session | Publicity and Marketing Mentor: Hilda Somarriba (42 West) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Critics/Journalists, Doc Filmmakers, International, Narrative Filmmakers, Publicity & Marketing, "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution". | Hilda Somarriba | PP1148262 | |
| Session | Publicity and Marketing Mentor: Lee Meltzer (Lee Meltzer Consulting) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Publicity & Marketing, "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution", Doc Filmmakers. | Lee Meltzer | PP1147330 | |
| Session | Publicity and Marketing Mentor: Marcin J. Sobczak (This Way Publicity Ltd.) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in VR/XR Filmmaking, International, Publicity & Marketing. | Marcin Sobczak | PP1147326 | |
| Session | Publicity and Marketing Mentor: RJ Millard (Obscured Pictures) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 14:30 | 15:45 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Narrative Filmmakers, Publicity & Marketing, "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution", Doc Filmmakers. | RJ Millard | PP1147331 | |
| Session | Quantum Leaps: Partnerships Driving Quantum Innovation | Antone’s | Antone’s | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Quantum computing will revolutionize industries, dramatically impacting business across the world. This panel will delve into the current state of quantum computing. We'll examine the latest advancements in hardware, software, and algorithms, and discuss the challenges that still lie ahead. We’ll discuss University-startup partnerships and learn about successful models for knowledge transfer, talent development, and joint research initiatives.
Last, we’ll examine key trends to watch, including the rise of quantum software, new quantum algorithms, and the growing demand for quantum-skilled professionals. | Joe Hanson, Nick Hunter-Jones, Elaine Li | PP156337 | |
| Session | Reframing the DEI Debate | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waller Ballroom AB | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have been on a wild ride, skyrocketing in 2020 with record investments and attention, only to face budget cuts and politicization recently. Companies are responding in different ways: some are scaling back, others are integrating DEI into broader business functions, while some are doubling down on their commitments. This panel will explore the DEI debate and how corporate employers are responding. | Megha Bansal Rizoli, Michael Bush, Ellen Mcgirt | PP151392 | ✓ |
| Session | Reimagining Higher Ed: A Democracy Pillar in Perilous Times | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waller Ballroom EF | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | In a world increasingly threatened by authoritarianism, inequality, and political divisiveness, higher education's role in safeguarding democracy has never been more critical. This fireside chat conversation will explore how higher education can evolve to address these existential threats. We'll discuss how higher ed can counter negative public narratives, foster equity, and empower citizens to be actively engaged in democratic processes. By reshaping its purpose, higher education can shore up American democracy—driving economic success and a more just and equitable society. | Jamie Merisotis, Rajiv Vinnakota, Yolanda Watson Spiva | PP156037 | |
| Session | Round Table: Sales, Acquisitions, and Distribution: Amy Beecroft, Seth Needle, and Shaked Berenson | Austin Convention Center | Room 15 | Round Table | 14:30 | 15:30 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked.
An extension of our popular Mentor Sessions, our Round Table Sessions not only allow attendees to learn from the industry experts that sit at each of the three tables in this session but they also allow attendees to learn from the questions and experiences of their peers as well. This Round Table Session will bring together industry experts and SXSW attendees for an enlightening discussion on Sales, Acquisitions, and Distribution. | Amy Beecroft, Shaked Berenson, Seth Needle | PP1147337 | |
| Session | Social Fitness: Your Key to Dominating Disruption at Work | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waller Ballroom C | Fireside Chat | 14:30 | 15:30 | Can the secret to navigating workplace disruption lie in strengthening your social muscle? Social fitness isn’t just a personal perk—it’s a professional must-have. In a world where mental fitness dominates the spotlight, smart leaders know social strength is just as critical. Discover how creating productive POLARITY can offset workplace POLARIZATION. We’ll unveil brand-new research and share cutting-edge strategies (meet virtual watercoolers and initiation stations!) to future-proof your team against any storm. | Shane Hatton, Henna Pryor | PP146984 | ✓ |
| Session | Social Impact Founders Meet Up | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 406 | Meet Up | 14:30 | 15:30 | Join us for an interactive networking event hosted by Blue Ridge Labs and New Media Ventures, designed to connect social impact startup founders and investors. Focused on innovators addressing the UN SDGs, healthcare, education, affordable housing, and financial inclusion, this meet up will feature engaging activities to foster meaningful connections. Network by impact area, share insights, and discover related events at SXSW, creating opportunities for collaboration and investment. | Eugene Lewis, Jessica Salinas | PP150747 | |
| Session | Stories of Visionary Leaders Driving Change in Coal Country | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon B | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Over the past couple of years, energy communities have made significant progress towards achieving successful economic revitalization and support for workers. This panel will feature leaders that are building a new future in the coal communities they call home and, through interactive oral and visual storytelling, will share innovative ideas and lessons learned to scale these successes and benefits to energy communities across the country. | Rusty Bell, Jacob Hannah, Jeremy Richardson, Bethel Tarekegne | PP153260 | ✓ |
| Session | Strategic Foresight 101 (Core Class) | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waterloo Ballroom 4-6 | Presentation | 14:30 | 15:30 | Part of a Multi-day Foresight Master Class Series and Exclusive Certification Opportunity from Amy Webb, her team at the Future Today Institute (FTI), and SXSW. Learn more here.
Organizations face an unprecedented pace of technological change. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum computing, and other fields are accelerating exponentially. As these once-disparate technologies converge, organizations that fail to monitor closely, connect the dots, and proactively adapt may find themselves caught off guard seemingly overnight. Organizations wedded to the status quo won’t survive the shake up. It’s time to recognize threats and identify opportunities before it’s too late. Led by Future Today Institute’s Head of Computing and Technology Sam Jordan, attendees will learn about the origin of strategic foresight and the various models and methodologies that make up modern strategic foresight practices. This class will provide an overview of the strategic foresight practice and example business cases. Attendees will leave with an understanding of what foresight is, where it came from, and how to apply it. Attendees will be eligible for a Credential if they attend two of the three Core classes and one Elective class. | Marc Palatucci | PP1147525 | ✓ |
| Session | Transforming Communications Through a New Audience Prism | The LINE | Topaz Ballroom 1-2-3 | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | Communications has shifted from a supporting role to a strategic seat at the C-suite table, demanding a deep understanding of business goals and metrics. Industry leaders will discuss how messages now refract through today’s audience prism, reaching countless channels and diverse groups. Traditional models fall short in this fragmented landscape. This session explores innovative internal and external communications strategies to meet the demands of a complex, rapidly changing world. | Rochelle Ford, Rachel Konrad, Johanna Maska, Travis Parman | PP156308 | ✓ |
| Screening | Trash Baby | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 9 | Narrative Feature | 14:30 | 16:10 | The year is 2003 and it’s another sweltering summer in Pine Park. After an unexpected run-in with the cool girl next door, Stevie (12) finds herself befriending trail park queen and neighbor, Edie (20).
Swirling in a new world of puberty, boys, and drinking, Stevie is convinced it is time to leave childhood behind in exchange for new friends and a world she has long romanticized.
That is until the reality of her new found idol’s life which contains fractured experiences of motherhood, corrupted innocence, and a world of violence starts to bleed into the frame. Soon Stevie must decide if she is truly ready to let innocence go or choose to embrace childhood while it lasts. | Jacy Mairs | FS18036 | |
| Session | The Unsung Hero: Solve Marketing's Top Challenges With Music | JW Marriott | Salon E | Presentation | 14:30 | 15:30 | Leo Premutico has guided some of the world’s most influential brands to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and create cultural impact, by treating globally renowned musicians as his co-creators. At his agency, Johannes Leonardo, this approach is the secret weapon that shifts their work from stealing attention to earning participation. Leo will showcase why leaving music—the most shared form of entertainment—as an afterthought is a mistake and highlight why the emerging skill for creatives is distilling ideas that strike the right chord with today’s connected, empowered audiences. | Leo Premutico | PP147368 | ✓ |
| Session | UX Researchers and Designers Meet Up | JW Marriott | Brazos Room | Meet Up | 14:30 | 15:30 | This meet up will bring together UX researchers and product designers from all over the world. As user experience professionals, building a wide community and network is critical, not only for inspiration and collaboration, but also for career success.
Our meet up in 2024 attracted more than 100 attendees and lots of excitement. No matter what level of experience or where you work, all UX practitioners are welcome. | Andy Brummer, Cindy Brummer | PP148404 | |
| Session | Where Documentary Storytelling Meets Real-World Impact | Austin Convention Center | Room 13AB | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | So, your documentary has premiered — what’s next? How do you engage with your community, sustain conversation, and build momentum around your film after its debut?
A conversation with FRONTLINE’s Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath. Aronson-Rath, who produced the 2024 Oscar-winning documentary “20 Days in Mariupol,” is joined alongside other FRONTLINE filmmakers and the series' Impact Strategy and External Relations Director, Erika Howard, to discuss the value of prioritizing post-premiere impact as a way to extend the life of your film. | Raney Aronson-Rath, Erika Howard, Juan Ravell, Serginho Roosblad | PP155393 | ✓ |
| Session | A World Without Lithium: Next-Gen Battery Tech | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon A | Panel | 14:30 | 15:30 | As concerns over battery fires and the environmental impact of lithium batteries grow, innovative energy storage technologies are gaining prominence. These solutions are crucial for achieving net zero emissions as sectors like data centers, marine, and road transport seek cleaner energy alternatives. This panel delves into the potential of non-lithium batteries to revolutionize sustainability efforts. Discover how nickel-zinc batteries enhance grid and portable energy solutions for reliable access. Explore how thermal energy storage made from crushed rocks and batteries made from sustainable materials. | Doron Brenmiller, Mukesh Chatter, Tod Higinbotham, Martine Paris | PP154325 | ✓ |
| Session | Zero Risk Startup | Austin Convention Center | Room 10AB | Book Reading | 14:30 | 15:30 | Zero Risk Startup is an innovative risk mitigation approach inspired by an international bestseller. It’s the ultimate guide for entrepreneurs looking to minimize risks while launching or scaling their businesses. Whether you're a first-time founder with a groundbreaking idea or an experienced innovator aiming higher, Zero Risk Startup is your strategic ally. This practical resource helps turn visionary ideas into reality by identifying and eliminating risks. Plus, select entrepreneurs will have a unique opportunity to pitch their projects in an exclusive session. | Paulo Andrez, Ana Barjasic | PP154389 | ✓ |
| Session | Brie Overton Book Signing | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Book Signing | 14:45 | 15:10 | Brie Overton will be signing copies of “My Grief Comfort Book" at the SXSW Bookstore. | Brie Overton | PP1148299 | |
| Screening | La Salsa Vive | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 1 | Documentary Feature | 14:45 | 16:26 | "La Salsa Vive" is a documentary that tells the story of two cities bound by the rhythm of salsa: New York, where the genre was born, and Cali, Colombia, where it thrives with unmatched passion. The film delves into the lives of Cali's diverse characters who fervently keep the spirit of salsa alive amid various challenges—dedicated dancers, music collectors, resilient veterans, and enthusiastic youth. Featuring insights from salsa legends like Rubén Blades, Henry Fiol, and Willie Rosario, the documentary portrays how salsa unites the people of Cali, offering hope and expression in their daily lives. "La Salsa Vive" is a testament to Cali's cultural heritage and the enduring spirit of salsa. | Juan Carvajal | FS18221 | |
| Screening | La Salsa Vive | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 8 | Documentary Feature | 14:45 | 16:26 | "La Salsa Vive" is a documentary that tells the story of two cities bound by the rhythm of salsa: New York, where the genre was born, and Cali, Colombia, where it thrives with unmatched passion. The film delves into the lives of Cali's diverse characters who fervently keep the spirit of salsa alive amid various challenges—dedicated dancers, music collectors, resilient veterans, and enthusiastic youth. Featuring insights from salsa legends like Rubén Blades, Henry Fiol, and Willie Rosario, the documentary portrays how salsa unites the people of Cali, offering hope and expression in their daily lives. "La Salsa Vive" is a testament to Cali's cultural heritage and the enduring spirit of salsa. | Juan Carvajal | FS18224 | |
| Special Event | Voices of Resilience: Women Leaders in the Rare Disease Community | 304 E 3rd St | 304 E 3rd St | Special Event | 14:50 | 15:45 | Today, approximately 10,000 rare diseases collectively affect as many as 400 million people around the world, and women leaders have long been at the forefront of bringing awareness to these diseases and driving change. This discussion will explore the resilience, determination, and ingenuity required to address the unique challenges in rare disease advocacy and research. Panelists will share their experiences in breaking barriers, leading patient-centered initiatives, and building collaborations that move the needle toward treatments and cures
Hear From:
Susan Dando, Executive Director of the Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome Foundation
Christina Miyake, Director, Genetics Arrhythmia Program and Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine; Associate Professor, Texas Children’s Hospital
Tania Simoncelli, Vice President of Science in Society at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Tara Zier, Founder and CEO of The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation
Moderator: Katie Couric, Award-Winning Journalist, #1 NYT Best-Selling Author, & Co-Founder, Katie Couric Media | | OE46086 | |
| Activation | The Criterion Mobile Closet | Congress Street Closure | Congress Street Closure | Activation | 15:00 | 19:00 | Stocked with 1,000+ of the greatest films from around the world, the Criterion Collection Closet offers more cinematic inspiration per square foot than any other place on the planet. Filmmakers, stars, and creative luminaries come to Criterion to champion their favorite films in our popular Criterion Closet Picks series. In honor of our 40th anniversary, we’re taking the Closet on the road and opening the door to everyone. Come in, explore the collection, and make your own Closet video!
The Criterion Mobile Closet at SXSW | | OE45403 | |
| Special Event | GDC^2 | Gates Dell Complex | Gates Dell Complex | Special Event | 15:00 | 20:00 | GDC^2 brings Austin’s local game development community together to exchange ideas, guide, and prepare young game developers to become professionals in the games industry through an entire day of education, inspiration, and networking. GDC^2 attracts hundreds of attendees and is the primary forum in Texas where students in programming, art, production, game design, audio, business, and more meet with companies and representatives through tabling, game projects showcases, speaking, lunch, and dinner. Find out more at https://www.egadsclub.org/gdc-2 | | OE46028 | |
| Screening | I'm Carl Lewis! | Hyatt Regency Austin | SXSW Film & TV Theater @ The Hyatt Regency | Documentary Feature | 15:00 | 16:37 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "I'm Carl Lewis!"
In track and field he’s remembered as The Greatest. Athletics' first commercially global star. Away from the spotlight, his is a life often misunderstood. Carl Lewis did it his own way - unwilling to conform to what the US expected from its athletes. Lewis won nine Olympic gold medals across four Games and was voted “Sportsman of the Century” by the International Olympic Committee. Yet he refused to be pigeonholed and, in doing so, he inspired change on and off the field. I’m Carl Lewis! delves into the consequences of his uncompromising drive.
A Noah Media Group Production in Association with Uninterrupted and Nike. | Julie Anderson, Chris Hay | FS17919 | |
| Screening | One More Shot | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 1 | Narrative Feature | 15:00 | 16:28 | New Years Eve. 1999. Minnie discovers a bottle of time travelling tequila. Each shot takes her back to the start of the night - giving her a bottle’s worth of shots to win back her old flame Joe, and change the course of her millennium. | Nicholas Clifford | FS18819 | |
| Screening | One More Shot | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 4 | Narrative Feature | 15:00 | 16:28 | New Years Eve. 1999. Minnie discovers a bottle of time travelling tequila. Each shot takes her back to the start of the night - giving her a bottle’s worth of shots to win back her old flame Joe, and change the course of her millennium. | Nicholas Clifford | FS18822 | |
| Screening | One More Shot | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 3 | Narrative Feature | 15:00 | 16:28 | New Years Eve. 1999. Minnie discovers a bottle of time travelling tequila. Each shot takes her back to the start of the night - giving her a bottle’s worth of shots to win back her old flame Joe, and change the course of her millennium. | Nicholas Clifford | FS18820 | |
| Screening | One More Shot | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 2 | Narrative Feature | 15:00 | 16:28 | New Years Eve. 1999. Minnie discovers a bottle of time travelling tequila. Each shot takes her back to the start of the night - giving her a bottle’s worth of shots to win back her old flame Joe, and change the course of her millennium. | Nicholas Clifford | FS18821 | |
| Screening | Satisfaction | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 5 | Narrative Feature | 15:00 | 16:36 | Set against the stunning Greek isles, Satisfaction is a nuanced psychological drama that unravels the fragile bond between British composers Lola and Philip. Their relationship lingers in silence as Lola struggles to reclaim her voice. Weaving between their present-day trip to a remote Greek island and the start of their romance at a London music school, the film slowly reveals an unspoken rift. When Lola meets the magnetic Elena on a nudist beach and invites her into their world, tensions escalate, forcing Lola to confront the darkest part of her past. | Alex Burunova | FS18045 | |
| Screening | Satisfaction | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 6 | Narrative Feature | 15:00 | 16:36 | Set against the stunning Greek isles, Satisfaction is a nuanced psychological drama that unravels the fragile bond between British composers Lola and Philip. Their relationship lingers in silence as Lola struggles to reclaim her voice. Weaving between their present-day trip to a remote Greek island and the start of their romance at a London music school, the film slowly reveals an unspoken rift. When Lola meets the magnetic Elena on a nudist beach and invites her into their world, tensions escalate, forcing Lola to confront the darkest part of her past. | Alex Burunova | FS18519 | |
| Screening | The Threesome | ZACH Theatre | ZACH Theatre | Narrative Feature | 15:00 | 16:51 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "The Threesome"
One fateful night, the stars seemingly align for Connor — a kind and unassuming young man — as his long-time crush — the electric and irreverent Olivia — steers them into a threesome with a sweet, alluring stranger Jenny. The encounter sparks a relationship between Connor and Olivia and their love grows quickly, all the way toward planning a life together. But their happy romance is soon demolished when Jenny reappears in their lives, thrusting all three into a difficult and messy journey towards true accountability and adulthood. | Chad Hartigan | FS18442 | |
| Screening | Magic Hour | Rollins Theatre at The Long Center | Rollins Theatre at The Long Center | Narrative Feature | 15:15 | 16:44 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "Magic Hour"
Erin and Charlie escape to the desert to navigate an unexpected and challenging new phase of their relationship. | Katie Aselton | FS18042 | |
| Screening | Touch Me | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 7 | Narrative Feature | 15:30 | 17:10 | After a series of unfortunate events leaves their house uninhabitable and reeking of poo, two co-dependent friends, Joey and Craig, find themselves homeless and out of options. That’s when Joey’s mysterious ex resurfaces. He wants her back. Along with being hot, Brian also happens to be an alien whose touch makes anxiety and depression disappear. The two venture to his compound for the weekend with the hope of being healed from past traumas, but underneath Brian’s veneer of healing is a sinister plot filled with murder, mayhem, and blood. 'Touch Me' is a psychosexual horror-comedy about the nature of co-dependent friendships and how far we are willing to go for a slice of happiness. | Addison Heimann | FS18155 | |
| Screening | Touch Me | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 2 | Narrative Feature | 15:30 | 17:10 | After a series of unfortunate events leaves their house uninhabitable and reeking of poo, two co-dependent friends, Joey and Craig, find themselves homeless and out of options. That’s when Joey’s mysterious ex resurfaces. He wants her back. Along with being hot, Brian also happens to be an alien whose touch makes anxiety and depression disappear. The two venture to his compound for the weekend with the hope of being healed from past traumas, but underneath Brian’s veneer of healing is a sinister plot filled with murder, mayhem, and blood. 'Touch Me' is a psychosexual horror-comedy about the nature of co-dependent friendships and how far we are willing to go for a slice of happiness. | Addison Heimann | FS18154 | |
| Special Event | The Next Frontier of the Menopause Movement | 304 E 3rd St | 304 E 3rd St | Special Event | 15:35 | 16:20 | Menopause is finally having its moment, but there’s still much to be done to bridge the gap in awareness, treatment, & support. From addressing the lack of workplace support systems & education to improving access to treatment & care, explore what’s next for the menopause movement as we continue to incite meaningful change.
Hear From:
Hanneke Willenborg, CEO, OLLY Wellness
Dr. Jennifer Ashton, Double Board-certified ObGyn/Obesity Medicine, Nutritionist, Award-winning Journalist, Author, Founder of Ajenda
Shannon Watts, Founder of Mom’s Demand Action and author of Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age
Andrea Palmer, CEO, Publicis Health Media
Dr. Sharon Malone, Chief Medical Advisor, Alloy Women's Health and New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Grown Woman Talk'
Moderator: Galina Espinoza | | OE46090 | |
| Screening | Baby Doe | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 3 | Documentary Feature | 15:45 | 17:25 | Check out the Conference Session True Crime 2.0 with director Jessica Earnshaw
30 years ago, Gail Ritchey, a young woman from a conservative Christian community in rural Ohio, gave birth alone and left her newborn in the woods. Now a mother of three, her quiet suburban life is shattered when DNA evidence links her to “Geauga’s Child,” and she is arrested for murder - despite saying the baby was stillborn. Facing a life sentence, Gail leans on her family for support as she confronts the weight of societal and religious pressures. Directed by Jessica Earnshaw (Jacinta), BABY DOE cuts through the headlines to uncover the human complexity of Gail’s case - examining the intersection of women’s health, justice, and the outside forces that continue to shape stories like hers. | Jessica Earnshaw | FS18360 | |
| Screening | Baby Doe | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 4 | Documentary Feature | 15:45 | 17:25 | Check out the Conference Session True Crime 2.0 with director Jessica Earnshaw
30 years ago, Gail Ritchey, a young woman from a conservative Christian community in rural Ohio, gave birth alone and left her newborn in the woods. Now a mother of three, her quiet suburban life is shattered when DNA evidence links her to “Geauga’s Child,” and she is arrested for murder - despite saying the baby was stillborn. Facing a life sentence, Gail leans on her family for support as she confronts the weight of societal and religious pressures. Directed by Jessica Earnshaw (Jacinta), BABY DOE cuts through the headlines to uncover the human complexity of Gail’s case - examining the intersection of women’s health, justice, and the outside forces that continue to shape stories like hers. | Jessica Earnshaw | FS18362 | |
| Session | Paulo Andrez Book Signing | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Book Signing | 15:45 | 16:10 | Paulo Andrez will be signing copies of “Zero Risk Startup" at the SXSW Bookstore. | Paulo Andrez | PP1148308 | |
| Session | Amanda Nguyen Book Signing | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Book Signing | 16:00 | 16:25 | Amanda Nguyen will be signing copies of “Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope" at the SXSW Bookstore. | Amanda Nguyen | PP1148309 | |
| Session | Balancing Passion and Profit: Monetization Strategies for Streamers | Austin Convention Center | Room 5ABC | Fireside Chat | 16:00 | 17:00 | Streamers today walk a tightrope: staying true to their passion and purpose, while making an income and growing engaged, loyal communities—all without burning out! Twitch’s Chief Monetization Officer, Mike Minton, and streamer Maya Higa will explore the latest monetization tools and strategies that help streamers thrive without compromising their creativity or connection with fans.
They will dive into:
How innovative tools empower streamers to continue doing what they love, earn revenue, and build vibrant, supportive communities.
The importance of community to drive financial support and attract brand attention and buy-in.
The future of the streamer ecosystem and broader dynamics at play. | Maya Higa, Mike Minton | PP153286 | ✓ |
| Session | Brand Activations Abroad: How to Engage New Audiences | JW Marriott | Salon FG | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | Some brands know how to take over the world—like Red Bull, who powers activations from cliff diving in Ireland to freestyle dance competitions in Mexico. To achieve international success, brands must move away from a one-size-fits-all approach and learn to communicate their message effectively to audiences who are not yet familiar with them. In this discussion, learn from industry leaders how brands of all sizes can engage international audiences by leveraging localized content, cultural differences, and interactive experiences to create meaningful connections and foster long-term loyalty. | Peter Lewis, Rodrigo Montesano, Denee Pearson, Jonathan Yaffe | PP146892 | ✓ |
| Session | Brand Podcast or Audio Ads: What's Right for Your Company? | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom B | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | Brands have two paths to reach their audience through podcasts: creating a branded podcast or sponsoring existing shows. This panel brings together experts from a podcast agency, a brand with a successful podcast, a sponsor-focused brand, and a podcast ad agency to explore both strategies. Panelists will discuss the unique value each approach offers, the goals they best serve, and how brands can choose the right path. | Robin Bennefield, Margaux Natiello, Krystina Rubino, Fatima Zaidi | PP155903 | ✓ |
| Session | CANCELED: Growing Demand & Decarbonization: A Climate Dilemma | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon A | Presentation | 16:00 | 17:00 | The increasing energy demand driven by data centers and AI tools presents a significant challenge for decarbonization efforts. In this presentation, Sarah Webster, will draw upon her experience in the energy industry, which serving major corporate customers such as Amazon and Google, to discuss the role tech giants play in driving demand in the energy transition. Attendees will learn about the opportunities to meet rising energy such as renewable energy investments, transmission buildouts, and innovative technologies that improve grid efficiency. | Sarah Webster | PP151018 | |
| Session | The Circularity Paradox | Austin Convention Center | Room 18CD | Fireside Chat | 16:00 | 17:00 | When attempting something new, most companies reflexively try to “go it alone”. But it turns out, circularity at scale isn’t possible alone. Circularity requires collaboration between many different types of organizations, often from outside your own industry and sometimes (gulp) with competitors from within your own industry. To succeed, every company needs to define their own “circle” – the group of stakeholders (companies, funders, municipalities, and experts) who can help them re-imagine their ecosystem. And, then build meaningful partnerships to create solutions that last, together. | Patrik Frisk, Ty Montague | PP155905 | ✓ |
| Session | Coming Attractions: The State of Hollywood and the Future of Filmmaking | The Thompson Hotel Austin | Red River Ballroom | Fireside Chat | 16:00 | 17:00 | Check out all events Presented by “Motion Picture Association.”
MPA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin will lead a conversation with top executives from Amazon’s film and television studio about the state of the industry today, the latest updates from Washington DC, and how female-driven productions and programming are reimagining Hollywood storytelling. | Charles Rivkin, Jennifer Salke, Courtenay Valenti | PP156135 | ✓ |
| Session | Creating a Sustainable Future, One Household at a Time | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon B | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | With imagination and empathy, we can give people the insights they need to build a sustainable future, one household at a time. Too often, the data people need to understand their energy usage feels dull or overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. By transforming how we present this information, we empower individuals to make meaningful changes and feel good about doing it.
This is about more than cost savings; it’s about fostering a deeper connection to energy usage and its impact. By helping people understand their energy habits, reducing their carbon footprints, and celebrating their progress, we create a rewarding path toward sustainability. Through intuitive, personalized tools that combine practicality and empathy, and by making energy management as seamless as booking an Uber, we’re showing how thoughtful design and data can turn energy efficiency into a powerful tool for change. | Kelly Carney, Lexi Cherniavsky, Dom Fisher | PP1147386 | ✓ |
| Session | Cultural Transformation: Rethinking Imposter Syndrome | The LINE | Topaz Ballroom 1-2-3 | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | Imposter syndrome is a reflection of cultural norms that prioritize perfectionism and success, often at the cost of authenticity. This session examines how imposter syndrome influences personal identity and creativity in a high-pressure world. Learn how embracing vulnerability and authenticity can transform self-doubt into a source of growth, resilience and leadership, helping individuals and businesses thrive in today’s cultural landscape. | Sarika Lamont, Cinthia Lopez, Kaleen Love, Ph.d., Paul Wolfe | PP156309 | ✓ |
| Session | Defending Originality in Era of Sequels, Reboots & Remakes | Austin Convention Center | Room 17AB | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | No matter where you look, intellectual property (IP), or content based on pre-existing stories or franchises, seems to reign supreme on the big screen. This can make the process of creating and selling original projects a challenge for up-and-coming creators. With the rise of diverse and inclusive onscreen representation, there’s a greater call for original content now more than ever before. This panel will provide guidance and strategies for developing new, compelling stories that can compete with established franchises and touch on the production and sales side of crafting original content. | Tiffany Boyle, Liz Cardenas, Steven Demmler, Peres Owino | PP149399 | ✓ |
| Session | Fail Again, Fail Better | JW Marriott | Salon 6 | Presentation | 16:00 | 17:00 | What if, instead of striving for success, failure was our goal? Insisting on failure, persevering in everything that seems wrong. There is always a moment in the creative process when doubt arises: Am I doing this right? Am I getting too tangled up? Should I start over? These are the questions that signal the moment in which we are about to fail better.
We invite you to discover how to achieve true originality through the unusual practice of embracing failure and discomfort. | Alex Martí, Ricard Sunyol | PP1147777 | ✓ |
| Session | Featured Session: 7 Non-Obvious Secrets Of Understanding People To Predict the Future | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom D | Featured Session | 16:00 | 17:00 | Inspired by his latest bestselling book, this year from the SXSW stage Rohit will debut a talk featuring his latest insights on what it takes to understand human behavior and predict trends. For the last decade, Rohit has successfully predicted and explained some of the biggest shifts in culture and technology that affect all our lives. Now for the first time, he will reveal the unspoken side of trend curation and future thinking. In this session, attendees will walk away with not only new ideas for the future, but an immediately actionable roadmap for how to better understand the people around them. The people who understand people always win. This session will show you how to be one of them. | Rohit Bhargava | PP1146887 | ✓ |
| Session | Featured Session: Speaking Truth to Crypto Power | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon H | Featured Session | 16:00 | 17:00 | As the crypto industry amasses unprecedented wealth and political influence, Molly White's clear-eyed critique has proven more necessary than ever. Since launching Web3 Is Going Just Great in 2021, White has meticulously documented the industry's failures, frauds, and false promises. Once one of crypto's few skeptics during peak hype, her analysis has shaped public understanding of the industry. In this conversation with the independent researcher and writer of the popular Citation Needed newsletter, she will discuss crypto's growing political machinery, what's at stake as the industry pushes for favorable legislation, and how this watershed moment could reshape both crypto regulation and the broader future of financial technology. | Brian Merchant, Molly White | PP1147867 | ✓ |
| Session | Featured Session: The People’s Bid: Reclaiming a Voice, Choice, & Stake in the Future of the Internet | Austin Convention Center | Ballroom EF | Featured Session | 16:00 | 17:00 | How do we move from an attention economy to an intention economy? How can we reclaim control of our digital lives? And what is the only legal way to save TikTok? In this exclusive fireside chat, civic entrepreneur Frank McCourt and strategic investor Kevin O’Leary will discuss The People’s Bid for TikTok – their groundbreaking effort to buy the short video platform and remake it into the cornerstone of an upgraded internet. They’ll explore how decentralized technology and revolutionary business models can power the next generation of the web, and give people more voice, choice, and stake in the future of the internet. | Clare Duffy, Frank McCourt, Kevin O'Leary | PP1148192 | ✓ |
| Session | Featured Session: Yellowjackets: Into the Wild of Season 3 | Austin Convention Center | Room 16AB | Featured Session | 16:00 | 17:00 | The Yellowjackets hive is back and hungrier than ever. Join the creators of Showtime’s critically acclaimed psychological thriller as they take SXSW deep into the wilderness of Season 3. This exclusive panel will feature clips, an inside look at the most recently aired episode, and tantalizing teases of what’s ahead. Co-creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson will join co-showrunner Jonathan Lisco and executive producer Drew Comins to explore the show’s gripping storytelling, shocking twists, and masterful blend of survival horror, psychological drama, and dark humor. Whether you're a devoted member of the hive or just stepping into the wild, this can’t-miss event dives deep into what makes Yellowjackets buzz. | Drew Comins, Jonathan Lisco, Ashley Lyle, Perri Nemiroff, Bart Nickerson | PP1148389 | ✓ |
| Session | Firekeepers: The Power of Storytelling to Heal Country | Q-Branch | Q-Branch | Fireside Chat | 16:00 | 17:00 | Join Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jack Steele, a proud Wiradjuri man, in a conversation with Howard Cearns, Executive Producer & Perth Film Studio Director, They will explore the vital role of Indigenous storytelling in passing down knowledge, connecting with Country, and shaping creative practices. The conversation will also highlight Jack's film Firekeepers, which showcases the Wiradjuri community's efforts to restore "cool burning" practices—an ancient technique that promotes biodiversity, prevents wildfires, and offers Indigenous wisdom for sustainability. | Howard Cearns, Jack Steele | PP156449 | |
| Session | From a Coffee Shop to a Global Agency: the Unspoken Lessons | JW Marriott | Salon E | Presentation | 16:00 | 17:00 | What marketing lessons can we learn from an unconventional entrepreneurial journey? Over 20 years ago, Brazilian Maira Genovese moved to London with a vision. From starting a business in a coffee shop to building a global agency, her journey encompassed challenges that uncovered valuable insights about entrepreneurship, business development and marketing. This session unveils this framework of outcomes, reflecting on how disruption, cultural observation, and inclusive leadership - along with purpose and resilience - can drive growth, as Maira shares advice she wishes she'd received. | Maira Genovese | PP155975 | ✓ |
| Session | From Palate to Palette: How Food Disrupted Beauty & Fashion | Austin Convention Center | Room 18AB | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | From the “Strawberry Girl” aesthetic to “Blueberry Milk” nails, the collision of food, beauty and fashion is continuing to trend like never before. In response, numerous brands have launched distinctive products and collaborations to reach new audiences. A diverse panel of speakers from beloved brands will come together to discuss why food and lifestyle trends are appealing to Gen Alpha and Gen Z, and what it means for the future of brand marketing and collaborations. | Allison Arnold, Lisa Bühler, Frances Dillard, Julie Kandalec | PP155468 | ✓ |
| Session | The Future of Hollywood in an AI-Saturated World | Austin Convention Center | Room 12AB | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | Without legislation to regulate AI, every sector is navigating challenges threatening the survival of industry as we know it - especially in Hollywood. Union leaders Duncan Crabtree-Ireland (SAG-AFTRA), Sam Wheeler (WGAE), Vanessa Holtgrewe (IATSE) and Rebecca Rhine (DGA) will discuss how recently negotiated contracts are protecting their members from threats posed by AI, how they’re harnessing the technology to grow and strengthen the industry, and what they believe AI’s legacy on the industry will be. | Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Vanessa Holtgrewe, Rebecca Rhine, Sam Wheeler | PP150676 | ✓ |
| Session | Going All In With J-Cal | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon C | Fireside Chat | 16:00 | 17:00 | Jason Calacanis of "All In" fame talks about the lessons he has learned from 400 angel investments and 2000 podcasts. In conversation with veteran VC Bill Gurley, he also discusses the takeaways from his recent move to Austin. | Jason Calacanis, Bill Gurley | PP1148324 | ✓ |
| Session | How to Build an Uncompromising Brand | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon F | Fireside Chat | 16:00 | 17:00 | It's a new age of entrepreneurship for early-stage brand Founders. There are better systems, know-how and access to start-up capital than there has ever been. At the same time, it’s never been harder to build an uncompromising & enduring DTC brand that can stand the test of time. There are only a handful of brands who have captured the attention of their consumers for 10+ years and pulled this off. We’ll dive into the journey of building Chubbies with co-founder & current CEO Rainer Castillo to touch on the journey and how he’d advise young founders to build their brands today. | Rainer Castillo, Kyle Hency | PP154311 | ✓ |
| Session | How to Create or Transform Your Company Culture | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waller Ballroom AB | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | The average adult in the US spends 90,000 hours—one-third of their life—at work. Choosing a job we enjoy is important, but workplace culture matters too. Research shows positive cultures make employees happier, healthier, more productive, and less likely to leave. Companies with great cultures also see higher annual returns. In this session, hear from companies that cracked the code on culture, including challenges like multiple acquisitions. Walk away with 5 actionable tips for true cultural transformation. | Courtney Hawkins, Matthew Saxon, Eugene Sepulveda, Kimberly Storin | PP1147674 | ✓ |
| Session | Lunar Living: Where Humanity Meets Space | Museum of the Future | Museum of the Future | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | Ever wondered what's happening in space? Which are the next big projects of our time? Or simply curious to find out how astronauts live in Space?
Ever wondered what it takes to live on the Moon? Join us to hear from astronauts about preparing for lunar life and the groundbreaking Lunar Gateway project. Explore sustainable habitats, the challenges of living on the Moon, and how human resilience shapes our space future. Discover how Earth's traditions blend with the pioneering spirit needed to thrive on the Moon and get a glimpse into humanity's next great leap in space exploration. | Hazzaa Al Mansoori, Mohamed AlSalami, Shawna Pandya, Isabella Pirolo | PP156248 | |
| Session | Main Street Over Wall Street: Becoming a Main Street Millionaire | Austin Convention Center | Room 10AB | Book Reading | 16:00 | 17:00 | Leading small business expert, former Wall Street investor, and founder of Contrarian Thinking, Codie Sanchez, shares her unconventional journey to building a 9-figure portfolio, and reveals her dealmaking framework that is investing in Main Street and taking on Wall Street.
Investing in what she calls “Main Street businesses”—unsexy but reliably profitable industries, like plumbing, construction, cleaning, and electrical—that white collar workers have overlooked is reshaping the way the next generation is thinking about wealth and ownership. | Codie Sanchez | PP1147893 | ✓ |
| Session | Meet Future You: A Psych-AI Tool Redefining Personal Growth | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waterloo Ballroom 1-2 | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | Imagine time-travelling to 2050 to meet your future self. What would you ask yourself? Could peeking into your future help you live a better life today?
Join researchers from MIT, Harvard, and UT Austin as they explore how AI is helping people connect with their future selves to foster long-term thinking and reduce anxiety. They’ll take you behind the scenes of how they built Future You, the psych-tech tool that is helping over 60,000 users make better decisions and step into the future with confidence. | Christopher Bryan, Kate Gardiner, Pat Pataranutaporn, Peggy Yin | PP151394 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Adam Langton (BMW Group) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Energy, Sustainability, Product Management/Development. | Adam Langton | PP1147388 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Anca Platon Trifan (Tree-Fan Events LLC) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Content Strategy/Production, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning. | Anca Platon Trifan | PP1147150 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Brent Chase (palbud) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Accessibility, Business Development, Content Strategy/Production, Entrepreneurship, MedTech, Product Management/Development, Storytelling, "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion", Ethics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning. | Brent Chase | PP1147098 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Catherine King (HIMSS Central Texas) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Architecture, "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion", MedTech, Nonprofits. | Catherine King | PP1147100 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Chris Adamo (Flamingo Capital and Letterhead) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Art, Business Development, Entrepreneurship. | Chris Adamo | PP1148040 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Itamar Olimpio da Silva (Co-Viva) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Future of Work. | Itamar Olimpio da Silva | PP1147178 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: James Trumbly (HMG Creative) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Marketing/Advertising/PR. | James Trumbly | PP1147054 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Lily McClure (Texas Department of State Health Services) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Future of Work, Nonprofits. | Lily McClure | PP1147094 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Mark S. Benak (Mark S. Benak & Associates; Imagine New Mexico) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Data Science, Storytelling. | Mark S. Benak | PP1147186 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Rachel Rodriguez (Rachel Rodriguez Consulting) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Storytelling, Entrepreneurship, "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion". | Rachel Rodriguez | PP1147438 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Roli Saxena (NextRoll) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Business Development, Marketing/Advertising/PR, Product Management/Development. | Roli Saxena | PP1147555 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Sarah E. Endline (Sazzy / Harvard) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Art, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability. | Sarah E. Endline | PP1147478 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Sariah Sizemore (Art of Quality, LLC) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Architecture, Business Development, Entrepreneurship. | Sariah Sizemore | PP1147554 | |
| Session | Mentor Session: Yulkendy Valdez (Google for Startups) | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 400-402 | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion", Entrepreneurship, Future of Work. | Yulkendy Valdez | PP1147191 | |
| Activation | Paramount+ The Lodge | Clive Bar | Clive Bar | Activation | 16:00 | 00:00 | Paramount+'s 'The Lodge' is the ultimate fan experience, offering an unforgettable and immersive journey that lets guests engage with hit content, iconic franchises and beloved characters. This ski-lodge-inspired activation is returning to Austin for a third year, giving fans and new audiences an opportunity to step inside the worlds of their favorite movies and series on Paramount+, including Yellowjackets, 1923, Gladiator II, the upcoming original series Happy Face and more. | | OE45529 | |
| Session | The Power of GenAI To Transform the Future of Medical Research | JW Marriott | Salon BC | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | Unleash the future of clinical trials with Generative AI. Explore how AI accelerates drug development, enhances precision, and improves patient outcomes. Our expert panel will showcase real-world applications, tackle ethical challenges, and highlight the transformative power of GenAI in medical research. Join us for an inspiring and informative session at the cutting edge of AI and healthcare, designed to drive the next wave of medical innovation. | Samuel Aronson, Tatyana Kanzaveli, Alex Zhavoronkov | PP149793 | ✓ |
| Session | The Power of Human-Tech Connections: AI and Us | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon J | Presentation | 16:00 | 17:00 | Join Michael White, Chief Product Officer at autonomous mobility company, Zoox, as he explores the evolving relationship between humans and AI. Drawing on his extensive experience at Disney and now at Zoox, Michael will reveal how strengthening human-tech interactions can enhance personalization and agency. He will discuss strategies for humanizing AI, ensuring it complements rather than competes with human experience. Using robotaxis as a case study, learn about the vital roles humans play in supporting AI systems and creating user-centered technology solutions for a more connected future. | Michael White | PP152043 | ✓ |
| Session | Programming Mentor: Barak Epstein (Texas Theatre, Oak Cliff Film Festival) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution", Programming, Publicity & Marketing. | Barak Epstein | PP1147699 | |
| Session | Programming Mentor: Imani Davis (The American Cinematheque) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Programming. | Imani Davis | PP1147497 | |
| Session | Programming Mentor: Jim Brunzell III (Sound Unseen) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution", Programming, Critics/Journalists. | Jim Brunzell | PP1147313 | |
| Session | Programming Mentor: Jongsuk Thomas Nam (Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN)) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in International, Programming. | Jongsuk Thomas Nam | PP1147318 | |
| Session | Programming Mentor: Julia Weigl (Munich International Film Festival) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in International, Programming, "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution". | Julia Weigl | PP1147314 | |
| Session | Programming Mentor: Lisa Dreyer (Alamo Drafthouse/Fantastic Fest) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Narrative Filmmakers, Programming. | Lisa Dreyer | PP1147316 | |
| Session | Programming Mentor: Meira Blaustein (Woodstock Film Festival) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Programming, Narrative Filmmakers, Doc Filmmakers. | Meira Blaustein | PP1147192 | |
| Session | Programming Mentor: Monica Garcia Massague (Sitges, International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Development, International, Programming, Funding/Artist Support, "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution". | Monica Garcia-Massague | PP1147324 | |
| Session | Programming Mentor: R.J. LaForce (Rooftop Cinema Club) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution", Programming. | RJ LaForce | PP1148396 | |
| Session | Programming Mentor: Rachel Walker (Palm Springs Short Fest) | Austin Convention Center | Room 11B | Mentor Session | 16:00 | 17:15 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked. You will only be able to RSVP for one time slot per mentor.
If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available and we encourage you to check in at the start time and put your name on the list.
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Producers/Production, Programming, Publicity & Marketing. | Rachel Walker | PP1147325 | |
| Session | Reconstructing the Human Brain in the Lab | JW Marriott | Salon D | Presentation | 16:00 | 17:00 | What makes us uniquely human? One of the most influential characteristics of modern humans is our sophisticated brains. Surprisingly, it is extremely difficult to study the human brain; it develops in utero and then is protected by the skull. What if we could re-create the brains of live people in the lab? Here, we will explore how scientists generate brain organoids from stem cells and use them to study diseases, consciousness, and brain evolution. Moreover, brain organoids at the International Space Station are teaching us about aging and will help with interplanetary exploration. | Alysson Muotri | PP147188 | ✓ |
| Session | Round Table: Casting: Henry Russell Bergstein, Jessica Daniels, and Stephanie Holbrook | Austin Convention Center | Room 15 | Round Table | 16:00 | 17:00 | Advance sign-up is required and will be limited to primary access only. In order to RSVP, please log into schedule.sxsw.com with your registration linked.
An extension of our popular Mentor Sessions, our Round Table Sessions not only allow attendees to learn from the industry experts that sit at each of the three tables in this session but they also allow attendees to learn from the questions and experiences of their peers as well. This Round Table Session will bring together industry experts and SXSW attendees for an enlightening discussion on Casting. | Henry Russell Bergstein, Jessica Daniels, Stephanie Holbrook | PP1148184 | |
| Session | Sober Space | JW Marriott | Brazos Room | Meet Up | 16:00 | 17:00 | Sober Space is a place for sober and sober curious people to gather and attend an all-format meeting. This is for Friends of Bill, and all other SXSW attendees, production crew, artists, and volunteers who are looking for a meeting during the festival to sit and share on your experience, strength, and hope. These meetings are facilitated by The SIMS Foundation and other leaders within the recovery community. | Jason Amato, Conrádo Markel | PP1148154 | |
| Session | Space Exploration & Innovation Meet Up | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 410 | Meet Up | 16:00 | 17:00 | A new Space Race is in full swing, and there's a lane open for you! The definition of what humanity can achieve in space or by leveraging space resources seems to change by the day. Recent missions to the Moon, rovers on Mars and telescopes exploring new worlds have inspired millions. While the visual narrative often focuses on shiny spacecraft, fiery launches, and robotic tech, the true credit belongs to the individuals who make the impossible happen. If you work in space, want to, or hope to bring your art, technology, creativity or investments into the great beyond, this Meet Up is for you! | Devin Coldewey, Kelli Kedis Ogborn | PP154380 | |
| Session | Startups at the Starting Gun of the New Space Race | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon G | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | Startups have launched the latest gold rush of innovation and growth in space. Whether they’ve gone on to reach new heights, folded into obscurity, or landed somewhere in between, we are hurtling closer to a spacefaring future for humanity that looks significantly different than the launch of the space age in our rear-view window thanks to their efforts. Hear about—and directly from—some of those gamechangers breaking new ground in this chapter of space history that is still being written. | Carol Craig, Dr. Debra Emmons, Loren Grush, Timothy Mounsey | PP147556 | ✓ |
| Session | Taboo Brands: Breaking Bad Rules For Good Reasons | JW Marriott | Salon 7 | Presentation | 16:00 | 17:00 | Every revolution starts with a broken rule. In TABOO Brands: Breaking Bad Rules for Good Reasons, the Mackinnon Brothers explore how breaking societal norms and marketing conventions can create impact where traditional approaches fall short. At a time when marketing has reduced itself to chasing clicks, the brothers explore the growing chasm between brands that get seen and those that are remembered. | Andrew MacKinnon, James MacKinnon | PP1147454 | ✓ |
| Session | Tech Gladiators: Discover the Sports Partnerships of the Future | Hilton Austin Downtown | Salon K | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | In this dynamic session, explore the cutting-edge intersection of technology and sports as we uncover the future of sports partnerships. From immersive fan experiences powered by AI and VR to data-driven athlete performance enhancements, discover how tech innovators are reshaping sponsorships, collaborations, and brand activations in the sports world. Join industry leaders, technologists, and sports executives for a deep dive into the next generation of partnerships that will redefine the sports ecosystem. Whether you're a brand, investor, or sports fan, this session offers a glimpse into the future of sports innovation. | Kelly Biderman, Greg Bishop, Spencer Burnham, Rich Calacci | PP1147760 | ✓ |
| Session | Texas: At the Heart of Tech's Future | Antone’s | Antone’s | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | Texas is leading a tech revolution. It's not just breakthroughs, but a fundamental shift in how we develop next-gen tech. Imagine cutting-edge AI integrated with advanced energy solutions, fueled by venture capital and driven by future-thinking research. Join our panel with leaders from academia, venture capital, and health care as they explore how their collaboration is accelerating deep tech, from life sciences to semiconductor manufacturing. Discover how this partnership unlocks innovation and creates a thriving tech ecosystem in Texas. | Mark Arnold, Jim Breyer, Claudia Lucchinetti | PP156566 | |
| Session | Transforming Boring Messages into Social Media Gold | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waller Ballroom D | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | Bridge repairs, shuttle hours, firework safety and trademark scam alerts don’t make for the most glamorous social media content – but are important messaging for public safety. In this interactive panel discussion, government social media managers will share tangible tactics they use to plan and create engaging content on what could be dry and forgettable messaging. The panel will feature best practices and case study examples. They'll show examples of what they've done and break down the steps we followed to create it from storyboarding to production - oftentimes with $0 budgets. | Aimee Colton, Amanda Dolasinski, Joseph Galbo, Amanda Rowland | PP150022 | ✓ |
| Session | Uncertainty: A Path to Flourishing (and Survival) in an Age of Flux | Austin Marriott Downtown | Waterloo Ballroom 3 | Presentation | 16:00 | 17:00 | In an era of flux and angst, certainty-centricity is alluring – and costly. We look to ultra-sure leaders and rely on synthetic minds that have no second thoughts. But a new science of uncertainty is upending our outdated notions of this mindset as weakness, revealing an unexpected path to human flourishing and planetary survival. Far from miring us in inertia, productive unsureness fuels agility, curiosity, resilience, and creativity, the skills most needed in volatile times. We’ll explore three key modes of uncertainty-in-action for 2025 and beyond, plus proven strategies for wielding this cogni-power to boost workflow, team performance, and personal well-being. Humanity stands on the cusp of a seismic shift in its approach to not-knowing. It’s not outrageous - and increasingly it’s necessary - to envision a future in which uncertainty can save humanity. | Maggie Jackson | PP1147739 | ✓ |
| Session | What Happens To Fangirls When They Grow Up? | Austin Convention Center | Room 6AB | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | They're not just consumers, they're creators. Today's fangirls are a force to be reckoned with, transforming the very landscape of fandom. Join us for a dynamic discussion with leading voices in the fangirl space – from Broadway to the boardroom – as they explore how passionate fandom fuels creativity, drives innovation, and reshapes the entertainment industry. Discover how these women have harnessed their "fangirl" energy to build careers, expand artistic boundaries, and redefine what it means to be a fan in the 21st century. | Clare Bateman-King, Meredith Levine, Devin Lytle, Jenny Seelman Stiven | PP153690 | |
| Session | Why Latine Stories/Characters Will Be Going Mainstream | Austin Convention Center | Room 13AB | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | The McKinsey study published on March 7, 2024, titled “Latinos in Hollywood: Amplifying voices, expanding horizons,” gave a critical review of why improving on- and off-screen representation of Latinos, their stories, and their culture could generate billions of dollars in new revenue for the industry. The study reveals that the entertainment industry loses $12 billion to $18 billion annually by not catering to the Latino audience, which amounts to 7% to 10% of overall revenue. This discussion will focus on the path forward in addressing this untapped market. | Doménica Castro, Nonny De La Pena, Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, Adriana Martinez Barrón | PP154359 | ✓ |
| Session | Women are Changing the Game of Giving | Austin Convention Center | Room 8ABC | Panel | 16:00 | 17:00 | The next generation of women stand to inherit a significant portion of the $68 trillion being passed down as part of the greatest generational wealth transfer in history. What does this feminization of wealth mean for women, and for society as a whole? From Mackenzie Scott offering no-strings-attached donations, to Melinda French Gates making commitments to give to causes directly benefiting women and girls, to everyday women and girls stepping up to give or fundraise for the causes they care about most - women are the innovators behind modern giving, and shaping the future as they do it. | Angelique Albert, Sarah Haacke Byrd, Margaret Richardson | PP148868 | ✓ |
| Session | Workplace Mental Health Meet Up | Hilton Austin Downtown | Room 406 | Meet Up | 16:00 | 17:00 | Join psychologists Drs. Alexis Moreno and David Ballard for a no-holds-barred conversation about workplace mental health. From stress and burnout to the current state of employer mental health efforts to challenges and practical solutions, this lively discussion is sure to generate plenty of food for thought. Whether you’re just starting to think about mental health for yourself, your people, or your organization or looking to strengthen a well-established program, this meet up is for you. Bring your questions, comments, and sense of humor. | David Ballard, Alexis Moreno | PP148382 | |
| Session | Dr. Temple Grandin Book Signing | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Book Signing | 16:15 | 16:40 | Dr. Temple Grandin will be signing copies of “Visual Thinking" at the SXSW Bookstore. | Temple Grandin | PP1148346 | |
| Special Event | Drinking Has Evolved | SXSW Registrant Lounge | SXSW Registrant Lounge | Special Event | 16:20 | 18:00 | The New Happy Hour
Drinking has evolved, and BRĒZ is leading the way. Sip on feel-good social tonics that bring euphoria, clarity, and relaxation with no hangovers or regrets. Feel better without feeling worse. Stop by and experience a fresh way to unwind! | | OE45687 | |
| Session | Ben Guttmann Book Signing | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Book Signing | 16:30 | 16:55 | Ben Guttmann will be signing copies of “Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win – and How to Design Them" at the SXSW Bookstore. | Ben Guttmann | PP1148340 | |
| Session | Melina Palmer Book Signing | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Book Signing | 16:45 | 17:10 | Melina Palmer will be signing copies of “What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You" and “The Truth About Pricing” at the SXSW Bookstore. | Melina Palmer | PP1148315 | |
| Special Event | Film & TV Industry Happy Hour | Stephen F Austin | Royal Sonesta Bar | Special Event | 17:00 | 19:00 | Join Texas Association of Film Commissions members at the FILM TEXAS Opening Night Happy Hour to network and mingle with film and TV industry professionals, filmmakers, and creatives at SXSW. Complimentary beverages will be served.
https://www.txafc.org | | OE45419 | |
| Special Event | Lights, Camera, Cocktails! | The Thompson Hotel Austin | Red River Ballroom | Special Event | 17:00 | 18:00 | Join the MPA for a reception focused on issues at the heart of film, television, and streaming: the state of the industry; the benefits of bringing film production to Texas and other states; and how digital piracy threatens the creative community – and the MPA’s global efforts to counter this threat. | | OE45787 | |
| Activation | Love is Blind | Lucille | Lucille | Activation | 17:00 | 02:00 | Celebrating 5 years of Love is Blind and timed to the S8 reunion, Love is Blind is coming to SXSW with fun photo moments, gold goblets, and more. Join us at Lucille Bar on Rainey street for 3 days of Love Is Blind inspired fun. Guests can capture photos, drink out of golden goblets, meet and greet with alumns and on Sunday we will even be hosting a special screening of the season 8 reunion, complete with a cast conversation led by Vulture.
Additionally, a giant 15ft golden goblet will be available for fans to take photos with on the corner of 2nd and Trinity, while they sip in a free coffee and take a ride in one of our branded pedicabs around the city!
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/love-is-blind-sxsw-event-tickets | | OE45789 | |
| Session | Codie Sanchez Book Signing | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Book Signing | 17:15 | 17:40 | Codie Sanchez will be signing copies of “Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses" at the SXSW Bookstore. | Codie Sanchez | PP1148321 | |
| Session | Rohit Bhargava Book Signing | Austin Convention Center | Room 10C | Book Signing | 17:15 | 17:40 | Rohit Bhargava will be signing copies of “Non-Obvious Thinking" at the SXSW Bookstore. | Rohit Bhargava | PP1148306 | |
| Screening | Another Simple Favor | Paramount Theatre | Paramount Theatre | Narrative Feature | 17:30 | 19:30 | Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square. | Paul Feig | FS18314 | |
| Activation | The Dell Experience at SXSW | Parkside | Parkside | Activation | 18:00 | 20:00 | Explore a world where creativity meets cutting-edge technology at Dell’s SXSW Experience! This is more than just an event—it’s a launchpad for the future. Watch a talented artist create a digital masterpiece and a producer craft beats using Dell AI PCs, while exploring new ideas in our hands-on content workshops. Whether you're here to learn, create or just be amazed, Dell's SXSW experience promises to ignite your imagination and leave you buzzing with possibilities.
https://events.dell.com/event/sxsw25 | | OE45423 | |
| Screening | The Librarians | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 9 | Documentary Feature | 18:00 | 19:30 | Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.
In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQia+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of White Christian Nationalism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale. | Kim A Snyder | FS18126 | |
| Activation | Tennessee House: Knox Night | Electric Shuffle | Electric Shuffle | Activation | 18:00 | 22:00 | The Tennessee House showcases what's happening in tech, innovation, and creativity across the Volunteer State.
We're kicking things off with a trip to Knoxville:
6pm – Doors open
7pm – First Annual UT-Off, wear your UT orange and celebrate this friendly rivalry as Knoxville goes head-to-head with Austin
8pm – Name That Raccoon! Cast a vote in our heated election to finally name our beloved House mascot
** Limited-edition swag, bites, and drinks all evening **
https://www.tn.house/ | | OE45592 | |
| Screening | Trans Memoria | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 2 | Documentary Feature | 18:00 | 19:12 | Victoria looks back in time to understand her transition and what it is that defines you as a woman. Having lost a close friend she shares her pain and embodied experience with Athena and Aamina, themselves on their own journeys of transition. Together they explore who they were then and who they are today, listening to the ghosts of the past, the laughs of the present and the whispers of the future. | Victoria Verseau | FS18213 | |
| Screening | Trans Memoria | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 4 | Documentary Feature | 18:00 | 19:12 | Victoria looks back in time to understand her transition and what it is that defines you as a woman. Having lost a close friend she shares her pain and embodied experience with Athena and Aamina, themselves on their own journeys of transition. Together they explore who they were then and who they are today, listening to the ghosts of the past, the laughs of the present and the whispers of the future. | Victoria Verseau | FS18214 | |
| Screening | Assembly | Rollins Theatre at The Long Center | Rollins Theatre at The Long Center | Documentary Feature | 18:15 | 19:53 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "Assembly"
"Assembly" follows artist Rashaad Newsome as he transforms a former military facility into a visionary utopia. Featuring dancers, musicians, poets, and a non-binary AI named Being, the exhibition explores Black and queer identity, systemic injustice, and resilience. Performers confront marginalization through art, creating community and challenging oppression. With performances honoring Black trans women, the Black queer community’s response to the AIDS crisis, and vogue fem as a global art form, Assembly highlights collective creativity’s power to unite. Through immersive visuals and decolonization workshops, the film reveals how art fosters solidarity, strength, and liberation. | Rashaad Newsome, Johnny Symons | FS18346 | |
| Screening | Night Fight | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 1 | Documentary Feature | 18:15 | 19:33 | It's been seven years since I was followed by a vigilante down back roads in rural Canada. During that time, I have sought to document — at first, unwittingly — the emergence of the versions of myself that were born on that day and in the weeks and months afterward. Now, as I return to the town, I begin to wonder whether I want answers to my many questions or something else. "Night Fight" explores this secret life and the impossible task of sharing it with my young son. | Khary Saeed Jones | FS18166 | |
| Screening | Night Fight | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 3 | Documentary Feature | 18:15 | 19:33 | It's been seven years since I was followed by a vigilante down back roads in rural Canada. During that time, I have sought to document — at first, unwittingly — the emergence of the versions of myself that were born on that day and in the weeks and months afterward. Now, as I return to the town, I begin to wonder whether I want answers to my many questions or something else. "Night Fight" explores this secret life and the impossible task of sharing it with my young son. | Khary Saeed Jones | FS18167 | |
| Screening | Sally | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 1 | Documentary Feature | 18:15 | 19:58 | Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure, she carried a secret. Revealing the romance and sacrifices of their 27 years together, Sally’s life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, tells the full story for the first time of this complicated and iconic astronaut. From National Geographic Documentary Films, "Sally" is directed by Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Cristina Costantini. | Cristina Costantini | FS18118 | |
| Screening | Sally | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 8 | Documentary Feature | 18:15 | 19:58 | Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure, she carried a secret. Revealing the romance and sacrifices of their 27 years together, Sally’s life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, tells the full story for the first time of this complicated and iconic astronaut. From National Geographic Documentary Films, "Sally" is directed by Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Cristina Costantini. | Cristina Costantini | FS18119 | |
| Screening | The Astronaut | ZACH Theatre | ZACH Theatre | Narrative Feature | 18:30 | 20:00 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "The Astronaut"
After returning from her first space mission, astronaut Sam Walker is placed under NASA’s care at a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, when disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth. | Jess Varley | FS18479 | |
| Screening | It Ends | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 5 | Narrative Feature | 18:30 | 19:57 | A group of recent grads head out on a late night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. Instead, they accidentally turn onto a never-ending, two-lane hellscape surrounded by untold horrors and cosmic forces beyond their understanding. Cramped together inside a Jeep Cherokee and with the miles stretching infinitely ahead, they face a choice: embrace their new existence or fight to escape it. | Alexander Ullom | FS18197 | |
| Screening | It Ends | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 6 | Narrative Feature | 18:30 | 19:57 | A group of recent grads head out on a late night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. Instead, they accidentally turn onto a never-ending, two-lane hellscape surrounded by untold horrors and cosmic forces beyond their understanding. Cramped together inside a Jeep Cherokee and with the miles stretching infinitely ahead, they face a choice: embrace their new existence or fight to escape it. | Alexander Ullom | FS18198 | |
| Screening | Texas Short Program | Hyatt Regency Austin | SXSW Film & TV Theater @ The Hyatt Regency | Shorts Program | 18:30 | 20:15 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "Texas Short Program"
Vibrant work filmed in, inspired by, or connected to the Lone Star State. | | FS18053 | |
| Special Event | 12th Annual Big Queer Kickoff Party | Rain | Rain | Special Event | 19:00 | 00:00 | The 12th Annual Big Queer Kickoff Party at Rain on 4th is THE official gathering to celebrate Queer Austin & SXSW! What began as an unofficial meetup has become a must-attend event for locals and visitors alike. Expect live entertainment, great music, and an electric atmosphere as we kick off SXSW in true queer fashion. 🌈✨
https://austinlgbtbiz.com/sxsw-kickoff | | OE45682 | |
| Comedy Event | Comedy Kickoff (Live Comedy) | The Creek and the Cave | The Creek and the Cave | Comedy | 19:00 | 20:30 | Join us to kick off SXSW Comedy at The Creek and The Cave! | Jay Jurden, Bonnie Mcfarlane, Opey Olagbaju, Caitlin Peluffo | CE00486 | |
| Screening | I Really Love My Husband | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 2 | Narrative Feature | 19:00 | 20:19 | Just one year into her marriage, Teresa (she/her) hopes her honeymoon in the tropical paradise of Bocas del Toro, Panamá will be the pinnacle of her relationship thus far. Yet, upon arrival, her perception of her husband Drew (he/him) as a people-pleasing golden boy begins to push her to the edge. Stripped of the routines that barely sustain their newlywed bond and unwilling to confront her true feelings, Teresa becomes captivated by Paz (they/them), a free-spirited expat who manages their vacation rental. In an impulsive attempt to reignite their fading connection, Teresa suggests a wild way to spice up their marriage. | GG Hawkins | FS17815 | |
| Screening | I Really Love My Husband | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 7 | Narrative Feature | 19:00 | 20:19 | Just one year into her marriage, Teresa (she/her) hopes her honeymoon in the tropical paradise of Bocas del Toro, Panamá will be the pinnacle of her relationship thus far. Yet, upon arrival, her perception of her husband Drew (he/him) as a people-pleasing golden boy begins to push her to the edge. Stripped of the routines that barely sustain their newlywed bond and unwilling to confront her true feelings, Teresa becomes captivated by Paz (they/them), a free-spirited expat who manages their vacation rental. In an impulsive attempt to reignite their fading connection, Teresa suggests a wild way to spice up their marriage. | GG Hawkins | FS18494 | |
| Screening | The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 3 | Narrative Feature | 19:15 | 20:35 | After a tragic accident, Yvonne drives down to her friend Camille’s bucolic new home for some time away. She’s welcomed by A.J. and Isaac, two new friends of Camille, who also maybe live there. The group promises a weekend of homemade meals from fresh, local produce and parlor games by candlelight.
But when Yvonne develops troubling symptoms from a tick bite, the rural paradise fades away revealing a breeding ground for a disturbing new life. | Pete Ohs | FS18439 | |
| Screening | The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 4 | Narrative Feature | 19:15 | 20:35 | After a tragic accident, Yvonne drives down to her friend Camille’s bucolic new home for some time away. She’s welcomed by A.J. and Isaac, two new friends of Camille, who also maybe live there. The group promises a weekend of homemade meals from fresh, local produce and parlor games by candlelight.
But when Yvonne develops troubling symptoms from a tick bite, the rural paradise fades away revealing a breeding ground for a disturbing new life. | Pete Ohs | FS18438 | |
| Comedy Event | ELON MUSK: DISRUPT DEMOCRACY... LOL (James Adomian as Elon Musk) | Esther's Follies | Esther's Follies | Comedy | 19:30 | 21:30 | Interplanetary savior of advanced evolution, billionaire polymath genius, and supreme Shadow President Elon Musk* steps now into the light along with his most feared advisors, to train the fierce fangs of the DOGE goons upon Austin, Texas - bringing the bloated functionaries of SXSW to heel. It’s not fascism, it’s fascinationism! Go SXSWoke, go SXSBroke, LOL obviously …
Ad astra per sanguinem!
with James Adomian and co-conspirators
* (will NOT actually be Elon Musk!) | James Adomian, Anthony Atamanuik, Matt Besser, Chad Damiani, Alex English, Christina Catherine Martinez, Natalie Palamides | CE00469 | |
| Party | SXSW 2025 Interactive Opening Party | Mohawk | Mohawk | Party | 20:00 | 23:00 | Bringing together tech enthusiasts, startup founders, and industry leaders, the SXSW Interactive Opening Party kicks off SXSW 2025 with unmatched energy and excitement. Join GIPHY for a special night celebrating the start of another unforgettable SXSW. Featuring special guests DJ Jester the Filipino Fist (@filipinofist) and Mixer Rogers (mixerrogers.com). | | OE45553 | |
| Screening | Real Faces | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 4 | Narrative Feature | 21:00 | 22:32 | Julia (29), an ambitious casting director, moves to Brussels and finds a freelance job in the advertising industry and meets Eliott (32), a reclused microbiologist who studies lichen and works on his PhD. Intrigued by each other’s opposing professions and personalities, Julia and Eliott slowly grow closer. Julia gets assigned an important perfume ad and she sees it as the ultimate opportunity to prove herself. After her frantic long working days, Eliott is her only source of tranquility. Until Julia loses herself and crosses people’s boundaries, including Eliott’s. During the perfume ad shoot, things spiral out of control, pushing Julia to finally decide to take her life in her own hands. | Leni Huyghe | FS18202 | |
| Screening | Real Faces | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 2 | Narrative Feature | 21:00 | 22:32 | Julia (29), an ambitious casting director, moves to Brussels and finds a freelance job in the advertising industry and meets Eliott (32), a reclused microbiologist who studies lichen and works on his PhD. Intrigued by each other’s opposing professions and personalities, Julia and Eliott slowly grow closer. Julia gets assigned an important perfume ad and she sees it as the ultimate opportunity to prove herself. After her frantic long working days, Eliott is her only source of tranquility. Until Julia loses herself and crosses people’s boundaries, including Eliott’s. During the perfume ad shoot, things spiral out of control, pushing Julia to finally decide to take her life in her own hands. | Leni Huyghe | FS18201 | |
| Comedy Event | Three Girls One Glass (Live Comedy) | The Creek and the Cave | The Creek and the Cave | Comedy | 21:00 | 22:30 | Todd Glass headlines a lineup of some of your favorite standups. | Lisa Gilroy, Todd Glass, Punkie Johnson, Kristen Toomey | CE00487 | |
| Screening | The Studio | Paramount Theatre | Paramount Theatre | TV | 21:15 | 22:24 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "The Studio"
Seth Rogen stars as Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of embattled Continental Studios. As movies struggle to stay alive and relevant, Matt and his core team of infighting executives battle their own insecurities as they wrangle narcissistic artists and craven corporate overlords in the ever-elusive pursuit of making great films. With their power suits masking their neverending sense of panic, every party, set visit, casting decision, marketing meeting, and award show presents them with an opportunity for glittering success or career-ending catastrophe. As someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes movies, it's the job Matt's been pursuing his whole life, and it may very well destroy him. | Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg | FS18117 | |
| Screening | 42nd Street | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 3 | Documentary Feature | 21:30 | 23:01 | A galvanizing sensory trip into the lives of zealous dancers and artists, with a restless appetite for fame, all drawn like moths to its flame. At a time when the police’s malicious tactics clashes head on with Demetal’s unorthodox views and Natasha’s and Maco’s nihilistic approach, a struggle about expression ensues. In a counter-culture fitted to shock and offend the establishment, “La 42” is an unrepentant window into a place and time in the Dominican urban landscape that makes you glad to be alive—all on a 600-meter 42nd street. | Jose Maria Cabral | FS18077 | |
| Screening | 42nd Street | Violet Crown Cinema | Violet Crown Cinema 1 | Documentary Feature | 21:30 | 23:01 | A galvanizing sensory trip into the lives of zealous dancers and artists, with a restless appetite for fame, all drawn like moths to its flame. At a time when the police’s malicious tactics clashes head on with Demetal’s unorthodox views and Natasha’s and Maco’s nihilistic approach, a struggle about expression ensues. In a counter-culture fitted to shock and offend the establishment, “La 42” is an unrepentant window into a place and time in the Dominican urban landscape that makes you glad to be alive—all on a 600-meter 42nd street. | Jose Maria Cabral | FS18076 | |
| Screening | Hallow Road | ZACH Theatre | ZACH Theatre | Narrative Feature | 21:30 | 22:50 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "Hallow Road"
Two parents receive a distressing late-night call from their teenage daughter, who has just accidentally hit a pedestrian. They jump in their car, racing to get there before anyone else stumbles across the scene. As they head deeper into the night, disturbing revelations threaten to tear the family apart as they soon realize they might not be the only ones driving down Hallow Road. | Babak Anvari | FS18347 | |
| Screening | Remaining Native | Rollins Theatre at The Long Center | Rollins Theatre at The Long Center | Documentary Feature | 21:30 | 22:55 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "Remaining Native"
Check out conference session: "Indigenous Cinema Has No Borders" With Director Paige Bethmann of the Documentary Feature "Remaining Native"
Ku Stevens (17) is the solo runner at his high school with no coach. Living on the Yerington Paiute reservation in Northwest Nevada he needs more to be seen by his dream school, the University of Oregon.
As Ku trains, unreconciled emotions unearth the memory of his great-grandfather, Frank Quinn. At 8 years old, Frank ran 50 miles across the desert to escape an Indian boarding school. Frank’s story becomes interwoven with Ku’s journey to run a collegiate qualifying time.
Will Ku outrun his history or will he learn to run in parallel with it to achieve his dreams? | Paige Bethmann, Paige Bethmann | FS18386 | |
| Screening | Sweetness | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 9 | Narrative Feature | 21:30 | 23:03 | When a chance encounter with her rockstar crush leads 16 year old Rylee to discover that he's addicted to drugs, she takes it upon herself to help him, ultimately forcing her teenage fantasies into reality. | Emma Higgins | FS18035 | |
| Screening | Ghost Boy | Hyatt Regency Austin | SXSW Film & TV Theater @ The Hyatt Regency | Documentary Feature | 21:45 | 23:16 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "Ghost Boy"
Martin Pistorius, a bright 12 year old boy living in South Africa, fell into a mysterious vegetative state as a child. Three years later, he woke up without any memories and unable to communicate. Starting from zero, he began to teach himself about the world and who he was. He was in a very real sense, a living ghost. Unaware that he understood everything happening around him, his caretakers gave him an unobstructed look at the way people act when no one is watching. Employing an expressive, dream-like style to recreate Martin's journey through layers of consciousness and memory, GHOST BOY is the story of Martin’s journey back to the world, building a life and finding love and meaning. | Rodney Ascher | FS18156 | |
| Screening | Reeling | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 5 | Narrative Feature | 21:45 | 23:01 | After a life altering accident, Ryan struggles to fit in with old friends and family at a birthday luau on his family’s homestead. As the pig slowly roasts in an imu pit and the partygoers cut loose, the celebration boils over when Ryan uncovers the missing memory of when his life took a tragic turn. | Yana Alliata | FS18266 | |
| Screening | Reeling | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 6 | Narrative Feature | 21:45 | 23:01 | After a life altering accident, Ryan struggles to fit in with old friends and family at a birthday luau on his family’s homestead. As the pig slowly roasts in an imu pit and the partygoers cut loose, the celebration boils over when Ryan uncovers the missing memory of when his life took a tragic turn. | Yana Alliata | FS18267 | |
| Comedy Event | Only Murderers In The Building | Esther's Follies | Esther's Follies | Comedy | 22:00 | 23:30 | Killer comics take the stage for a night of must-see standup. Come discover your new favorite comic (and maybe catch an unexpected drop-in or two). | Greer Barnes, Lynne Koplitz, Eddie Pepitone, Nick Thune | CE00473 | |
| Screening | Other Side | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 1 | Documentary Feature | 22:00 | 23:30 | This is a story about choice, not death.
Lynda Bluestein would not take 'no' for an answer. Because Medical Aid in Dying is not legal in Connecticut, Lynda is forced to find another way to die peacefully.
This is an intimate and gripping look into what it takes to legally die on one’s own terms in the United States. Other Side delves into the systemic, familial and emotional complexities of navigating an untrodden medical landscape while terminally ill. | Heather Hogan, Carter Oakley | FS18328 | |
| Screening | Other Side | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 8 | Documentary Feature | 22:00 | 23:30 | This is a story about choice, not death.
Lynda Bluestein would not take 'no' for an answer. Because Medical Aid in Dying is not legal in Connecticut, Lynda is forced to find another way to die peacefully.
This is an intimate and gripping look into what it takes to legally die on one’s own terms in the United States. Other Side delves into the systemic, familial and emotional complexities of navigating an untrodden medical landscape while terminally ill. | Heather Hogan, Carter Oakley | FS18329 | |
| Party | SXSW 2025 Film & TV Opening Party | Fairmont | Palm Court | Party | 22:00 | 01:00 | Set the stage for the SXSW Film & TV Festival at Remote's Film & TV Opening Party—the epicenter for creative minds, filmmakers, and industry insiders. Open to only Film and Platinum badge holders on the festival's first night, this event offers an evening of unparalleled networking and collaboration. Featuring special guest DJ Jampagne. | | OE45535 | |
| Screening | Caper | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 2 | Narrative Feature | 22:15 | 23:43 | When a friend's disastrous sext accidentally lands in his boss' phone, a group of clueless men race against the clock, embarking on an all-night odyssey through New York City's underbelly to hack, bribe, and bluff their way to deleting the evidence. Over the course of seven hours, this misguided, toxically masculine mission to save a friend from ruin exposes their own fears, flaws, and misconceptions about women. | Dean Imperial | FS18433 | |
| Screening | Caper | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 7 | Narrative Feature | 22:15 | 23:43 | When a friend's disastrous sext accidentally lands in his boss' phone, a group of clueless men race against the clock, embarking on an all-night odyssey through New York City's underbelly to hack, bribe, and bluff their way to deleting the evidence. Over the course of seven hours, this misguided, toxically masculine mission to save a friend from ruin exposes their own fears, flaws, and misconceptions about women. | Dean Imperial | FS18434 | |
| Screening | New Jack Fury | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 4 | Narrative Feature | 22:30 | 23:58 | It's the 80s. Dylan Gamble is a straight-edged, undercover police officer working to take down a powerful crime organization called the Styles Syndicate. However, Dylan is fired before doing so. A year passes, Gamble has a new life and a new girlfriend by the name of Tanisha. Unfortunately, she is kidnapped by the Syndicate and Gamble must save her.
He reluctantly gets the help of a small time crook named Hendrix Moon & Moon’s arch-rival, a mild-mannered moonwalker named Leslie Kindall. Will Dylan find his sweet thang, Tanisha? Will he be able to also take down the Syndicate? Can Moon & Leslie go the entire length of this film without killing one another? Find out more on New Jack Fury! | Lanfia Wal | FS18399 | |
| Screening | New Jack Fury | Alamo Lamar | Alamo Lamar 3 | Narrative Feature | 22:30 | 23:58 | It's the 80s. Dylan Gamble is a straight-edged, undercover police officer working to take down a powerful crime organization called the Styles Syndicate. However, Dylan is fired before doing so. A year passes, Gamble has a new life and a new girlfriend by the name of Tanisha. Unfortunately, she is kidnapped by the Syndicate and Gamble must save her.
He reluctantly gets the help of a small time crook named Hendrix Moon & Moon’s arch-rival, a mild-mannered moonwalker named Leslie Kindall. Will Dylan find his sweet thang, Tanisha? Will he be able to also take down the Syndicate? Can Moon & Leslie go the entire length of this film without killing one another? Find out more on New Jack Fury! | Lanfia Wal | FS18398 | |
| Screening | Together | Paramount Theatre | Paramount Theatre | Narrative Feature | 23:55 | 01:37 | Purchase Public Presale Tickets Here: "Together"
Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh. | Michael Shanks | FS18043 | |