SXSW EDU GO, presented by NAF, is the official mobile app for the annual SXSW EDU Conference & Festival.

With SXSW EDU GO, you can upload your badge photo, build your schedule, and network with other attendees.

Get the most out of SXSW EDU with our official mobile app to amplify your experience. Learn more about SXSW EDU GO below. Check out the Attendee Services Hub for more event access and navigation information.

Stay tuned for more SXSW EDU GO features, coming soon.

With SXSW EDU GO, you can browse our continuously updated programming lineup and build your SXSW EDU Schedule directly on your mobile device. Plus, get schedule recommendations, helpful event navigation information, and discover new ways to make the event your own.

Check out mobile app Features and Pro Tips including linking your badge, checking event capacity statuses, and more.

Download for iOS and Android to get started. Sign in with your SXSW ID to unlock the following features.

SXSW EDU GO Features

• Event Status — We've made it easy for you to check the current status of a room to see the remaining capacity for sessions. A Green-Yellow-Red system appears on the app, the online SXSW EDU Schedule, and on the digital Event Status Boards located around the ACC and Hilton.

Green = GO


Yellow = HURRY


Red = FULL


• Attendee Networking — Search the directory for other SXSW EDU attendees and send direct messages. Boost your networking with personalized recommendations from SXSW EDU Recommends.
• Schedule — Browse the entire SXSW EDU schedule and plan your week. Star events as "My Favorites" and easily sync your favorites between devices. Toggle easily between the full schedule and My Schedule of your saved favorites.

SXSW EDU GO Pro Tips

Login

To start, make sure that you have logged into SXSW EDU GO. If you haven't created an account yet, you can do so by going to id.sxsw.com. This will allow you to build your SXSW EDU Schedule and sync your favorites between different devices.

Link Your Badge

To get the most out of SXSW EDU GO, link your SXSW EDU Badge.

Link your SXSW EDU Badge by going to "My Profile" in SXSW EDU GO or on id.sxsw.com. Your SXSW Link Code can also be found in your registration confirmation email.

Once this is done you'll be able to:

• Connect with attendees
• Receive personalized recommendations
• Get onsite schedule updates
• Adjust your profile visibility to align with your goals
• Verify privacy settings

If you have any issues linking, feel free to reach out for help by emailing techsupport@sxsw.com

Set Location to "Always"

Have you enabled your location settings? You'll need to opt-in to receive curated recommendations of events happening around you during the event.

Follow these directions to opt-in:

• Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services (Make sure that Location Services are on)
• Scroll down to find the app
• Tap the app and select the "Always" option

"Always" will allow access to your location even when the app is in the background to get the most out of your SXSW EDU adventure. Now you're all set!

Finalize Your Profile

If you haven't finished setting up your profile, we recommend you take a minute to do so by following these steps to get the most out of your networking capabilities and your own SXSW EDU Experience:

1. Upload a profile photo
2. Update your bio

Favorite and Message Attendees

Don't forget to network. You can use the SXSW EDU GO app to search the directory for other SXSW EDU attendees in the Attendee Directory section with similar interests/goals and send direct messages. You'll be able to boost your networking this SXSW EDU season even further by receiving personalized recommendations from SXSW EDU Recommends on the best people to connect with.

Opt-in for Attendee Lists to see who's around you. You can verify if you've opted into the Attendee List by going to the SXSW EDU GO App > Settings > Attendee List and Messaging to make sure the networking options are turned on.

Once you've discovered attendees to connect with, reach out by sending a direct message. Many attendees meet their next creative collaborator, mentor, business partner, investor, and more at SXSW EDU.