Apply to Speak at SXSW EDU 2025: PanelPicker is Open

Are you passionate about education and eager to help create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere? PanelPicker® is now open! Apply today through Sunday, July 21 for your chance to claim the spotlight. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a speaker at the 2025 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival taking place March 3-6 in Austin, Texas.

PanelPicker is the official online platform designed to collect session ideas from the community. Your voice matters, so use this opportunity to share your unique ideas that could transform how we teach and learn. To begin your speaking proposal in PanelPicker, visit panelpicker.sxsw.com.

“This year's PanelPicker process promises to be our most illuminating, creative, and powerful yet, as we look to celebrate 15 years of SXSW EDU in March. As we build a convening for and by the community, we're excited to dive in and see all of the ideas, topics, and conversations at the forefront of today's-- and tomorrow's-- education landscape.”

Julia Shatilo
SXSW EDU Programming Director

PanelPicker Resources

Take advantage of the available resources to help make your proposal stand out.

• Start by exploring this year’s PanelPicker Guide which offers a step-by-step walkthrough of the application, an overview of the community composition, helpful tips and more.
• Connect with the SXSW EDU team in a city near you this summer to get your questions answered in person.
• Explore the PanelPicker FAQ and browse through frequently asked questions.

Enter your speaking idea in PanelPicker by 11:59pm PT on Sunday, July 21.

Apply Now

PanelPicker Voting

PanelPicker will then reopen for public voting allowing the community to review and help select from the ideas entered from August 6-18, 2024.

PanelPicker AMA Webinar

The SXSW EDU Programming team will be hosting a PanelPicker AMA webinar on Tuesday, July 9 from 2pm - 3pm CT.

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See You at SXSW EDU 2025

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 6 when registration opens for the 2025 event. Take advantage early for the best rate and hotel options March 3-6, 2025 in downtown Austin.

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