Want to go to SXSW 2027?
Let’s Get Your Boss on Board
Turn 7 days in Austin into endless ideas, fresh insights, and lasting impact.
A whole week of endless ideas, fresh insights, and lasting impact.
SXSW is set to transform Austin into the global epicenter of discovery, creativity, and professional growth, March 15–21, 2027. Thousands of forward-thinking leaders across tech, film & TV, music, and culture gather to spark ideas that will shape the future.
This page serves as your toolkit to convince your boss (and their budget) to support your SouthBy experience— it's an investment in you and your entire team.
Why Your Company Benefits When You Attend SXSW
Fresh Ideas, Real Impact
Gain insights from Keynotes, Featured Speakers, sessions, and workshops that you can bring back to your team.
Build Global Connections
SXSW offers a concentrated, high-value networking environment. Meet hundreds of entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry leaders in a single week.
Spot What’s Next Before Anyone Else
Get an early insight into emerging tech trends, cultural shifts, and market disruptions before they hit the mainstream.
Competitive Advantage
Rapidly gather inspiration on competitors’ strategies and innovations, all in one place.
Partnerships & Talent
Connect directly with potential collaborators, clients, and future hires. One handshake at SXSW can deliver ROI that lasts for years.
Career Growth
Accelerated learning, mentorships, skill-building workshops, and tailored tracks make you a more effective leader the moment you return.
Your 3-Step Plan
Step 1: Choose the Right Badge
Select the credential that aligns with your goals: Innovation Conference, Film & TV Festival & Conference, or Music Festival & Conference. Each badge provides access to its core programming.
Alternatively, select a Platinum Badge to unlock access to all SXSW 2027 Conferences & Festivals.
Step 2: Add it Up
Badge, hotel, travel. Registering early saves the company money with the lowest badge rates and best hotel options.
Step 3. Send the Email
We’ve made it easy. Download our pre-filled template, personalize it with the right details, and send it to your boss.
Ready to Make Your Case?
Get way ahead of the game by convincing your boss now—the countdown to March 15–21, 2027 has started.
SXSW 2027 Badges go on sale soon, but you don’t have to wait until then to make your move. Sign up today to secure your Insider Perk and save 10% off your badge as soon as registration opens.
Take the Stage at SXSW 2027
Applications for SXSW Conferences & Festivals are now open. Every year, thousands of creators, industry leaders, and changemakers from around the world come to SXSW to help shape what’s next—will you be part of it?
Whether you’re looking to launch a startup, premier a film or television project, perform as an official showcasing artist, or bring a fresh perspective to the conference stage, there’s a place for your voice at SXSW, March 15–21, 2027.