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The Next Generation of Artists & Innovators

Keep an eye toward the future by investing in the next generation of artists and innovators. SXSW champions fresh talent and bold ideas, and your brand could play a key role in helping us recognize and reward such efforts. Through mentorship programs, awards, and competitions, we provide emerging voices with the tools and platforms they need to thrive, while giving your brand the chance to align with the changemakers of tomorrow.

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SPONSOR THE NEXT GENERATION 

SXSW is committed to supporting the next generation of talent. In addition to our signature Innovation and Film & TV Awards, we offer mentorship sessions, a pitch competition for entrepreneurial and technological ideas, and a songwriting conference and studio program for emerging artists - all of which present unique opportunities for your brand to play a direct role in nurturing and celebrating rising stars across various industries. 

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NExt generation offerings

Film & TV Awards & Prizes Package

20250312Paramount_SXSW 2025 Film & TV Awards_Amanda Stronza-20The SXSW Film & TV Awards honor remarkable creativity and unparalleled talent demonstrated by filmmakers and artists worldwide. The ceremony brings together filmmakers and attendees for a night of celebration. Aligning your brand with these awards and prize packages offers exposure to today’s film industry giants and tomorrow’s stars.

 

Film & TV Award Show Sponsorship

03-09-25_SXSW Pitch Award Ceremony_Justin Zamudio_34The SXSW Film & TV Awards honor remarkable creativity and unparalleled talent from filmmakers and artists worldwide. The ceremony itself is a night of pure celebration, bringing together filmmakers and attendees. Aligning your brand with these awards and prize packages creates a lasting impression at the ceremony and offers exposure to today’s film industry giants and tomorrow’s stars, both at the event and beyond.

 

Mentor Sessions Category Sponsorship

3.07_Mentor Session- Erin Mote_Miguel Esparza-8Mentor Sessions offer registrants a unique opportunity to schedule one-on-one conversations with industry professionals for advice and guidance in their specific fields. By sponsoring Innovation, Music, or Film & TV mentor sessions, you can increase brand awareness while inspiring the next generation of leaders, creatives, and professionals.

 

Pitch Category Presenter Package

03-09-25_SXSW Pitch Award Ceremony_Justin Zamudio_05SXSW Pitch is where passionate competition meets creative ingenuity, providing entrepreneurs a platform to present their startups before a panel of industry experts, early adopters, and venture capital representatives. This unique presenter package aligns your brand with innovative startups as they pitch their ideas to thousands and forge potentially life-changing connections.

 

Pitch Presenting Sponsorship

03-09-25_SXSW Pitch Award Ceremony_Justin Zamudio_12The SXSW Pitch competition is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for entrepreneurs to showcase their startups before a panel of industry experts, early adopters, and venture capital representatives. Align your brand with these innovative startups as they pitch their ideas to thousands and forge potentially life-changing connections.

 

SXSW Songs Supporting Sponsorship

03-12_Ascap_Lauren Lindley-1 (1) (1)More than just a songwriting camp, SXSW Songs is a premier songwriting summit and studio program featuring established producers, songwriters, and artists selected by an advisory board of industry professionals. The studio sessions are followed by a Listening Playback Party and an Official SXSW Songs Showcase, to listen to and celebrate the newly created songs and present select artist projects. This sponsorship opportunity connects your brand with leading creators and emerging writers.

 

SXSW Songs Presenting Sponsorship

03-13_Ascap_LaurenLindley-24 (1)More than just a songwriting camp, SXSW Songs is a premier songwriting summit and studio program featuring established producers, songwriters, and artists selected by an advisory board of industry professionals. The studio sessions are followed by a Listening Playback Party and an Official SXSW Songs Showcase, to listen to and celebrate the newly created songs and present select artist projects. This sponsorship opportunity connects your brand with leading creators and emerging writers.

 

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QUICK ATTENDANCE STATS

240,000+

In-Person Attendees across the 2025 Conference and Festivals

24%

Of Attendees are C-Suite Executives & Leaders

47%

Of Attendees are Interested in Networking & Building Connections

Current and recent SXSW Next Generation Sponsors Include

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"Tulsa always leaves SXSW with fresh opportunities and meaningful relationships, while also reconnecting with familiar faces and strengthening past collaborations."

- Meg Gould, Executive Director & Film Commissioner, Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture
2025 Industry Happy Hour Sponsor

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