SXSW President and Chief Programming Officer, Hugh Forrest, officially opens the seven days of engaging conference content with his welcoming remarks. This brief address highlights new features for 2025, while celebrating the core values of creativity and community that have defined the event’s rich history and continue to shape its exciting future.

Speakers: Hugh Forrest

SXSW 2024 takes place March 08 - 15, 2024.

SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.

SXSW 2024 takes place March 08 - 15, 2024.
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.

SXSW 2024 takes place March 08 - 15, 2024

SXSW

SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, the event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW takes place every March in Austin, Texas.

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SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, the event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW takes place every March in Austin, Texas.
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