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THE FUTURE
OF LEARNING
STARTS HERE

March 9–12, 2020
Austin, Texas
THE FUTURE OF LEARNING STARTS HERE - March 9-12, 2020 Austin, Texas - SXSW Edu
ABOUT
                              SXSW EDU
                              The tenth annual SXSW EDU will return to Austin,
                              March 9-12, 2020, for four days of compelling

“refreshing
   SXSW EDU was a
            and energizing
                              sessions, in-depth workshops, engaging learning
                              experiences, mentorship, film screenings, startup
                              events, policy discussions, competitions, an
learning experience. This     exhibition, networking, and so much more.
conference provided
experiences to relevant
and applicable content        Community Numbers
of current educational
trends, initiatives,
and innovations. With            12,927            8,274         4,653 1,202                     492        171              41
                                 Total             Registrants   Public          Speakers        Sessions   Media in         Countries

the broad content                Attendance                      Attendees                                  Attendance

availability...there is
something for everyone
woven in a tapestry of
sharing, collaborating,       Community Composition
and learning.
             ”                                            3%           3%
– SXSW EDU
                                               GOVERNMENT              STUDENT

2019 attendee
                                    20%
                             NON-PROFIT

                                                                                 44%
                                                                                 PRACTITIONER                            18%
                                                                                 & ADMINISTRATOR                         Higher Ed
                                                                                                                         Administrators

                                                                                                                               17%
                                       30%                                                                                     Higher Ed
                                 BUSINESS                                                                                      Professors
                               & INDUSTRY                                                 36%
                                                                                 K–12 Teachers

                                                                                                                         29%
                               *Data from SXSW EDU 2019                                                                  K–12 Administrators
THE FUTURE OF LEARNING STARTS HERE - March 9-12, 2020 Austin, Texas - SXSW Edu
PROGRAM
The program is organized by thematic tracks designed
                                                                                            Formats
                                                                                           Book Signing
                                                                                           Campfire
to illuminate overarching focus areas with a variety of                                    Case Study
session formats to cater to individual learning styles.                                    Featured
                                                                                           Future20
                                                                                           Hands On
                                                          Higher Education                 Keynote
  Tracks                                                  Content addressing
                                                          higher education
                                                                                           Meet Up
  Accessibility & Inclusion                               instruction and pedagogy,        Mentor
  Exploring initiatives and programs that focus           administration, program
  on special education, learning differences, and         and tech implementation,
                                                                                           Panel
  disabilities across the learning lifecycle including    and issues surrounding           Performance
  instructional strategies, assistive technology,         access, assessment,
  universal design, and more                              funding and affordability,       Podcast
                                                          career readiness, school
                                                                                           Policy Forum
  Adult Learning                                          design, and more
  Programs and practices for continuing education,                                         Show & Tell
  workforce training, and professional development        Informal Learning
                                                          Programs and projects
                                                                                           Talk
  as well as initiatives for mature learners and non-
  traditional students                                    furthering learning              Workshop
                                                          outside of traditional
  Arts                                                    classrooms and lecture
  Exploring arts-based pedagogies and practices           halls including work based in libraries, museums,
  including the performing and visual arts, arts          makerspaces, community centers, after-school and
  integration and funding, and the intersection of        summer programs, and more
  STEM and STEAM
                                                          K-12 Education                                            PHOTO BY STEVEN SNOW

  Business & Investment                                   Content focused on primary and secondary school
  Content focused on the business of education            instruction and pedagogy, administration, program
  including entrepreneurship and startups, investment
  and funding, marketing strategies, corporate
                                                          and tech implementation and issues surrounding
                                                          public and private education, assessment, funding,
                                                          school design, college and career readiness, and more
                                                                                                                    Speak at SXSW EDU
  initiatives and partnerships, market trends and
  analysis, and more                                                                                                The majority of conference programming is fueled by PanelPicker®, a two-
                                                          Leadership
  Early Learning                                          Exploring leadership and development in management
                                                                                                                    part, online process that enables the community to lend their voice to the
  Content centered on early learning instruction          and administration across all facets of the educational   event. Step one encourages the community to enter a session proposal to
  and pedagogy, administration, program and tool          ecosystem from school, district, and institutional
  implementation and topics surrounding access, child     leadership, to business and executive management,         speak at SXSW EDU 2020. Step two allows the community to browse all of
                                                          and groundbreaking insights
  development, funding, school design, and more                                                                     the ideas, leave comments, and vote for their favorite proposals.
  Emerging Tech & Development                             Policy & Civic Engagement
  Exploring what’s next in educational technology         Addressing education policy issues across local,          Application entry: July 1 – July 19
                                                          regional, national, and international governance
  and implementation including artificial intelligence,
                                                          including student data use, funding, school safety,
                                                                                                                    Community voting: August 5 – August 23
  XR, blockchain, cybersecurity, and more, as well
                                                          and standards, as well as economic development,
  as a look at technology development, coding, and
  data interoperability                                   advocacy and activism, and government partnerships        sxswedu.com/panelpicker
  Equity                                                  Science of Learning
  Addressing issues related to equity, access, and        Encompassing cognitive development, brain science,
  diversity in education including social and economic
  factors, culturally responsive teaching, anti-racism
                                                          and research into how we think and learn

                                                          SEL & Wellness
                                                                                                                    Film
  practices and pedagogy, LGBTQ+ issues, and more to
  ensure equitable outcomes and opportunities for all     Furthering social emotional learning and whole-child      The Film program celebrates the power of film for exploring critical topics
                                                          education including initiatives addressing mental and
  Global Education                                        physical wellness, trauma-informed practices, and         and issues impacting education with screenings and Q&A discussions. From
                                                          health education
  Programs and initiatives surrounding global                                                                       narratives to thought-provoking documentaries, the film program presents an
  collaboration in education including international
  instructional approaches and business ventures,         Student Agency                                            entertaining and compelling addition to the event.
  language acquisition and ESL/ELL instruction,           Celebrating student initiative and advocacy
  program implementation across borders, global           by highlighting student voices, viewpoints, and           Application entry: July 1 – December 3
  partnerships, cross cultural initiatives, and more      achievements
                                                                                                                    sxswedu.com/film
THE FUTURE OF LEARNING STARTS HERE - March 9-12, 2020 Austin, Texas - SXSW Edu
COMPETITIONS
Each year, SXSW EDU celebrates and honors trailblazers who are doing
innovative and creative work by hosting a series of live pitch competitions.

            Launch
            Launch highlights emerging innovations in learning
            and provides a platform for early-stage startups
            who are seeking feedback, investment, strategic
            partnerships, and exposure.

            Application entry: July 1 – November 1
            sxswedu.com/launch

            Learn by Design
            Learn by Design celebrates the collaboration of
            designers and educators in the pursuit of
            design-based solutions to challenges within
            education through the use
            of physical space.

            Application entry: July 1 – November 1
            sxswedu.com/learn-by-design
                                                                               “soLearning takes shape in
                                                                                   many different formats
            Student Startup                                                    and with our commitment to
            The Student Startup competition celebrates the
            innovative business ideas of high school students and
                                                                               experiential education and
            gives attendees an opportunity to hear from the best               personalization, SXSW EDU
            and brightest.                                                     was a beautiful intersection of
            Application entry: July 1 – November 8                             diverse topics that provided
            sxswedu.com/student-startup                                        a truly high-quality Learner
                                                                               Experience (LX).
                                                                                               ”– Getting Smart
                                                                                                                  PHOTO BY HOLLY JEE
THE FUTURE OF LEARNING STARTS HERE - March 9-12, 2020 Austin, Texas - SXSW Edu
“andAcross expo halls
                                       workshops, panels
                                                           EXPO
                                 and keynotes, happy
                                                           The SXSW EDU Expo captures the energy and imagination of the future
                                 hours and pitchfests,     of learning through varying dynamic spaces. Some of these components
                                 the annual gathering      include a discovery-based learning playground, curated programming, and
                                 continues to be a         networking, alongside interactive exhibits showcasing what’s next and
                                                           new in education. The Expo also hosts a community day when thousands of
                                 hotspot for education’s   Central Texas students and educators have an opportunity to engage.
                                 movers and shakers.
                                                     ”
                                               – EdSurge
                                                                      Playground
                                                                      The Playground is a unique space featuring interactive
                                                                      displays showcasing new strategies to activate
                                                                      students’ learning along with Hands On and Talk
                                                                      programming on the Playground Stage.

                                                                      Next Stage
                                                                      The Next Stage showcases short-form presentations
                                                                      and conversations around the leading issues in
                                                                      education innovation.

                                                                      Meet Up Pavilion
                                                                      Throughout the show, meet ups are programmed
                                                                      in the Expo to provide more focused and casual
                                                                      opportunities to connect on topics that span the
                                                                      breadth and diversity of the community.

                                                                      Wellness Studio
                                                                      Stop by the Wellness Studio to refresh and
                                                                      rejuvenate during SXSW EDU with short meditation
                                                                      and yoga classes throughout each day.

PHOTO BY ALEXA GONZALEZ WAGNER
NETWORKING
                                                                                                             “atEvery
Inspiration and discovery abound at SXSW EDU with so many
opportunities to network. Whether you’re seeking mentorship, new
                                                                                                                      conversation
connections, or friends who share your interests, there is no shortage                                           SXSW EDU
of convenings to look forward to at SXSW EDU.                                                                challenged those in
                                                                                                             attendance to do
                                                                                                             more than pivot, but to
Lounges                                   Pop-Up Dinners                                                     leap, towards intense
Scattered throughout the SXSW EDU         Connect with fellow attendees while                                learner-focused and
venues, custom lounges supported by       enjoying a taste of Austin at pop-up
sponsors offer a unique space to relax,   dinners across downtown. Dinner                                    human-centered
recharge, and connect with others.        reservations have already been made,
                                          just show up hungry to be seated                                             ”
                                                                                                             innovation.
                                          with other attendees interested in                                       – KnowledgeWorks
Wellness Events                           meeting new people.
Wellness events offer an
opportunity to get grounded,
focus on you, and meet like-minded        Mentors
wellness enthusiasts.                     The mentor program facilitates
                                          purpose-driven, one-on-one
                                          connections between experienced
Meet Ups                                  professionals and attendees.
                                          From classroom teachers and
Topic-focused meet ups connect
                                          professors, to industry insiders
those who share similar passions
                                          and CEOs, the mentors at SXSW
or interests. They take a variety
                                          EDU are excited to share their
of forms including group activities,
                                          insights with the community.
facilitated networking, or
focused discussions.

                                          Walking Tours
Socials                                   Guided, hour-long walking tours
                                          around downtown provide a unique
Mix and mingle at a number of special
                                          opportunity to experience Austin like
events including coffee breaks, happy
                                          a local, meet fellow attendees, and
hours, parties, and more.
                                          connect with the vibe and culture on
                                          a new level.

                                                                                  PHOTO BY DENISE ENRIQUEZ
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                 January 17       $485
                February 14       $540
                     Walk-up      $595

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                                  and others who would
                                  benefit from attending
Student Rate                      SXSW EDU but demonstrate
Currently enrolled students       a financial barrier.
are eligible to register at the   sxswedu.com/scholarships
student discount rate of $225.
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