The CxO Experience
SXSW, Refined for the C-Suite
Where the vangaurd of the creative economy meets executive clarity.
$6,095
Opening rate
Limited Supply
Available until Sold Out, Applications only
The worlds of tech, culture, and business move fast, but leadership moves faster. The CxO Badge is a highly curated premium experience designed for CEOs, CMOs, CTOs, and founders who need to capture the full inspiration of the festival without missing a beat.
Not just a pass, but an invitation to a refined environment built to elevate your perspective and your network.
Unmatched Access. Zero Friction.
Your logistics handled from the moment you arrive.
Your CxO experience begins with your badge hand-delivered directly to your hotel. Once on site, bypass the wait with priority access to select conference sessions. When you need a moment to decompress, handle business, or recharge between events, the private CxO Lounge serves as your premium sanctuary in the heart of downtown Austin.

EXCLUSIVE TO CXO BADGES
Direct-to-hotel Badge Delivery
Selection of Film Premiere tickets and Music Guest List access
The CxO Lounge — your premium sanctuary in the heart of downtown
Priority access to select Conference Sessions
Private CxO conversations and exclusive spaces
VIP, behind-the-scenes tours of our top brand activations
Conversations that Matter
Step inside the room where the future is shared, off the record.
True leadership calls for candid conversation. The CxO Badge grants you exclusive access to private CxO conversations—a secure, filming-free environment where industry titans reveal unfiltered perspectives.
Beyond the stages, enjoy intimate spaces with executive peers, behind-the-scenes tours of our most popular brand activations, and curated allocations for Film Festival premieres + exclusive Music Festival guest lists.
SXSW Approval & Verification Required. Must meet certain senior executive requirements.

“SXSW is where culture, technology, and creativity don’t just intersect—they accelerate each other. It’s one of the few environments where ideas don’t stay ideas for long; they become movements, partnerships, and companies. SXSW is a rare signal amplifier—taking what’s emerging across culture and technology and broadcasting it to the world in real time, with a speed and intensity that makes the future feel immediate.”
—MICHAEL BIONDO
PRESIDENT @ IHEARTMEDIA | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
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SXSW Approval & Verification Required. Must meet certain senior executive requirements.
*Jump the line for Conference Sessions for badgeholder only; subject to capacity, please arrive 15 minutes early.
SXSW Conferences & Festivals
Where Creative Thinking Meets World-Impact
This March 15–21, 2027, the global crossroads of ideas, industries, and culture are set to converge in Austin, Texas. Spanning three distinct conferences and three world-class festivals, SXSW brings together the brightest minds across industries to shape the future of what’s next. It is a massive, inspiring landscape—and for senior executives, we have created an entirely new way to navigate it.
The CxO Experience distills the sprawling energy of SXSW into a curated, friction-free environment, allowing you to capture the festival’s full inspiration while maximizing your time and impact.
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