
This programming showcases the promise and potential pitfalls of these innovations and trends. Music & Techįrom artificial intelligence and virtual pop stars to next-generation streaming services, technology has re-invented the way we create, discover, distribute and experience music. Health & MedTechĪddressing how technological and social changes are impacting one of the world’s largest industries, sessions cover everything from patient-centric care and brain-computer interfaces to health equity and 3D-printed human organs. Government & Civic Engagementĭiscussing programs, policy directions, and new ideas for pushing positive change, conversations will also cover the upcoming US elections and different angles on how the media tackles the issues. With a focus on the game industry’s continued ascent to dominance as an entertainment platform, programming will emphasize how traditional media and music content is increasingly migrating to these systems. FoodĮxplores how technology and innovation can be leveraged to change the way societies grow, process, cook, consume, and experience food while finding more sustainable and healthy ways to feed the world. With a focus on the business side of the industry, content will cover distribution, financing, representation, and the ever-changing nature of film and television.

View the current and future states of film and television through the independent lens of SXSW. Fashion & Beautyįrom research, design and manufacturing to logistics, retail and end use, these sessions examine the journey and impact of these industries on our lives. From rethinking infrastructure to the continued development of alternative energy sources like thermal and fusion, sessions will tackle different approaches to improve access and equity for communities. EnergyĪn exploration of solutions to energy production and delivery at every scale. Designįocusing on the philosophical as well as technical, these sessions present the methods which top developers and creatives use to build our digital, virtual, and physical worlds with purpose through intentional design thinking. This programming, which covers what’s shaping modern society, is a foundation of SXSW and runs for the entire eight days of the Conference. The relationships and engagements we experience from a local to a global scale make our lives more profound and meaningful. Creator Economyĭive into the most intriguing new ideas in self-produced content, as well as ahead-of-the-curve distribution, monetization strategies and brand alignments for this cutting-edge media sector.


Topics include screenwriting, production, casting, editing, sound design, and virtual production. Investigate the creative process behind film and episodic content with an emphasis on the collaborative nature of the medium. Climate ChangeĮxplore the most promising ideas on mitigating (or sometimes living with) the effects of global warming and in-depth coverage of the consequences of unpredictable weather patterns and rising ocean levels. Content will focus on the future role AI will play within the workforce as well as the ethics around its use.

With AI expanding into all industries, explore the development of these technologies and where they’re headed next. Geared towards agencies and organizations that want to better understand new ways of connecting with their communities, this programming examines compelling strategies to engage audiences through traditional, digital, and experiential marketing practices. Showcasing long-range, big-picture thinking across interplanetary exploration and quantum to new science discoveries and nano-tech breakthroughs, these sessions sneak a peek into the not so distant future.
