Want to Go to SXSW 2027?
Here's how to get your boss on board.
Turn 7 days in Austin into endless ideas, fresh insights, and lasting impact.
Now’s the perfect time to plan ahead. SXSW 2027 Presale is open—don’t miss your chance to secure the season’s biggest savings.
SXSW isn’t just an investment in you—it’s an investment in your whole team. This page is your toolkit to convince your boss (and their budget) to support your SXSW experience.
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.
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. Select a Platinum Badge to unlock access to all of SXSW 2026.
Step 2: 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.
Badge Prices
Invest in the badge that matches your goals and your savings. The SXSW 2027 Presale is live! Secure the lowest badge rates of the season and get early access to hotels at the best rates—available for a limited time, while supplies last.
(Group rates, student, and early career discounts available).
Platinum Badge
$1,285
Access to all SXSW Conferences & Festivals.
Innovation Badge
$750
Access to SXSW Innovation Conference events.
Film & TV Badge
$700
Access to SXSW Film & TV Conference & Festival events.
Music Badge
$475
Access to SXSW Music Conference & Festival events.