
meaningful conversations take center stage
Through carefully curated coffee breaks, happy hours, lounges, meals, and parties, brands can center themselves at the heart of these conversations, creating memorable moments and gathering spaces for thought leaders from around the world to connect.
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Coffee Breaks & Happy Hours
Coffee breaks are the perfect remedy for a jam-packed SXSW schedule, offering attendees a moment to refuel, regroup, and get to know your brand in the process. Likewise, happy hours provide a chance to unwind, reflect, and connect with peers - all made possible by your brand! Options within this category are scalable to your needs and goals.
Clubhouse Events
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SXSW Clubhouses are the central meeting points for badged attendees looking to network, rest between events, and encounter even more of what SXSW has to offer alongside likeminded people. Whether you'd like to host a short Q&A, demo your product, be the architect of an iconic SXSW moment, or swap buzzwords during happy hour, Clubhouse events are the perfect option for companies looking to engage directly with the SXSW community! Clients can choose to host events in our Film & TV Clubhouse, Music Clubhouse, or Innovation Clubhouse.
Press Suite Sponsorship
The Press Suite is designed to support the top-tier media attending SXSW, providing a designated area for them to get work done, network, and recharge. A sponsorship of this space is the perfect way to connect with media, showcase your brand, and gain exposure in front of influential journalists.
Film & TV Filmmaker Private Dinners
Hosting a Filmmaker Private Dinner is one of the most exclusive - and delicious - ways to help your brand reach SXSW’s filmmaker community. Uniting filmmakers in one room allows for unique, one-on-one interactions that break through what may otherwise be a very busy time for both the client and guests. Given the intimate nature of these dinners, your product, services, and/or ideas are sure to reach your target audience.
Keynote & Featured Speakers Dinner
Keynote and Featured Speakers are among the most highly anticipated guests at SXSW, attracting a diverse audience of creators, influencers, and industry leaders. The Keynote & Featured Speaker Dinners offer a private setting for your brand to engage with these individuals over exceptional cuisine and conversation.
Parties
From opening celebrations to can't-miss closing-night events, SXSW parties are where connections happen and unforgettable moments are made. Spanning Music, Film & TV, Innovation, and Comedy, these signature gatherings bring together the people driving culture and creativity, giving sponsors the opportunity to engage with highly influential audiences in a relaxed, celebratory setting.
Whether you're welcoming attendees at the start of their SXSW experience or helping send them off in style, sponsoring an official SXSW party places your brand at the center of the energy. These beloved, annual events generate excitement year after year, creating natural opportunities for brand integration, social sharing, and authentic engagement with attendees, industry leaders, artists, filmmakers, creators, entrepreneurs, and media.
Choose between our Music Opening Party, Music Encore Party, Innovation Opening Party, Film & TV Opening Party, Film & TV Wrap Party, and more!
QUICK ATTENDANCE STATS
498,952
Total Participation across SXSW 2026 Conferences & Festivals
1,732
2026 Press Attendance
76
Countries Represented by Attendees
Current and recent SXSW Networking & Social Events Include
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[SXSW] continues to be invaluable, not only for generating exciting new prospects but also for deepening connections within the industry.
- Meg Gould, Executive Director & Film Commissioner, Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture
2025 Industry Happy Hour Sponsor