The SXSW EDU Attendee Guide is your one-stop-shop to all things SXSW EDU with navigation tools and resources to help you prepare. Joining us this March? Start here and we'll see you soon!
The Attendee Guide is your guide to SXSW EDU with a suite of navigation tools and resources to help prepare you for the adventure ahead.
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Registration for SXSW EDU 2027 opens later this summer.
After your SXSW EDU badge has been purchased, you will receive a registration confirmation email. Access your unique link code in your email or your Shopping Cart’s “Purchase History.” Sign into your SXSW ID account at id.sxsw.com and paste your link code. Detailed instructions can be found in our Registration FAQs.
After linking your credential, you can create your profile by adding a headshot, bio, and more in the “My Credentials” section of SXSW ID. Any information you add here to public fields will automatically be synced to the attendee directory in the SXSW EDU Schedule and SXSW EDU GO app where you can find other attendees — and they can find you too!
Stay tuned for opportunities to book your hotel room with SXSW EDU Housing, where you can access exclusive rates at the best downtown hotels closest to official SXSW EDU venues.
Stay tuned for the SXSW EDU 2027 Schedule, launching this fall. Get ready to customize your own list of must-see events and continue to browse as programming is added leading up to March. Date, time, and venue details will automatically update when that information is available closer to the event.
SXSW EDU GO is the official mobile app for the annual SXSW EDU Conference & Festival. With SXSW EDU GO, you can build your schedule, sync your favorites, get event recommendations, network with other attendees, and more.
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Family Room
Stay tuned for more information on the Family Room. The Family Room is available for parents and families needing a place to care for children, change diapers, or have a quiet space to get away. Breastfeeding mothers can find privacy in a screened-off area within the Family Room with fridges available.
Sensory Room
Stay tuned for more information on the Sensory Room. This is a calm, quiet space where attendees can take a break from the noise, lights, and crowds designed to help people who might feel overwhelmed by providing a peaceful environment and the chance to recharge during the event.
Safety is a top priority for SXSW EDU. We work closely with local, state, and federal agencies year-round to plan for a safe event.
Please review SXSW EDU Attendee Safety Resources for a list of general safety resources including emergency and non-emergency contact information, bag policies, code of conduct, Austin street closures, and more.
SXSW EDU provides reasonable accommodations to make our events accessible for all attendees and participants. Explore the SXSW EDU Accessibility page for more information.
SXSW EDU is not a place for behavior that is inappropriate, off-topic, disruptive, abusive, or illegal. Review the SXSW Code of Conduct and report any inappropriate behavior by emailing conduct@sxsw.com.
