Explore Partner Programming, Lounges, and Events at SXSW EDU 2024
We are so grateful to our partners for their never-ending support for our community. Without them, SXSW EDU would not be possible. This year, we are proud to share that there are more than 40 programming sessions, two lounges, and an exciting array of social events hosted by our partners.
Explore the inspiring work our partners are doing in education on topics such as how state policy changes the way you help students learn about careers, presented by American Student Assistance, how the future of education is full of reimagined spaces of learning, presented by Stand Together Trust, understand the long-term advantages of investing in promoting healthy masculinity, presented by The Allstate Foundation, and more.
Experience discovery and networking in one of the two lounges presented by Siegel Family Endowment and Stand Together Trust. Use these opportunities to connect with and learn more about these powerful organizations in custom spaces.
Plus, check out the many compelling social events happening over the four days of SXSW EDU — and even when you arrive on Sunday too!
Check out the impactful programming this year’s partners are bringing to SXSW EDU 2024:
Partner Programming
Community Initiatives
Driving Equitable Prosperity: Tackling Systemic Challenges presented by Intuit
Innovating Youth Service: Resources & Roadmaps for the Future presented by The Allstate Foundation
Promoting Healthy Masculinity & Authenticity in Our Youth presented by The Allstate Foundation
Resources for Healthy Relationships presented by The Allstate Foundation
The Future of Education: I’ll Build It Myself presented by Stand Together Trust
Equity & Justice
Empowering Incarcerated Learners Through Technology Solution presented by Ascendium Education
For The Culture: Honoring The Legacy To Build The Future presented by EdChoice
How Colleges Can Overcome Anti-Diversity Headwinds presented by The Chronicle of Higher Education
Professional Learning & Justice Seeking in Our Classrooms presented by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Future of Tech
Advising for PS Access: Powered by AI + Human Intelligence presented by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bring the Real World to Your PBL Programming presented by NAF
Equity Concerns in AI & Education presented by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Reimagined STEM Courseware: Equity-Centered Digital Learning presented by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Health & Wellbeing
How Youth Sports Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis presented by Susan Crown Exchange
Overlooked Threat to Student Success – Economic Abuse presented by The Allstate Foundation
Leadership for Tomorrow
Career Planning Meet Up for Higher Education Professionals presented by EDUCAUSE
How Educators Can Help Fix What's Wrong with Our Society presented by The University of Austin (UATX)
Navigating a New Era in Higher Ed: Facts About the Future presented by Western Governors University
Policy & Civic Engagement
Career Education: Policy & Practice to Best Serve Learners presented by American Student Assistance
EWA Radio: Considering Concentrated Poverty in K-12 Funding presented by Education Writers Association
Is the Education System Broken or Working as Intended? presented by Stand Together Trust
Making the World Better with Civics-Focused Media for Kids presented by PBS KIDS
Tapping Tech to Solve the Student Debt Crisis presented by Western Governors University
The Rise of Surveillance Technology in Schools presented by Education Writers Association
Startups & Investment
Shark Tank: Edu Edition presented by The Chronicle of Higher Education
Small Organizations, Big Impact: Redefining Success & Scale presented by Siegel Family Endowment
Venture Studios: A New Approach to VC Models presented by Western Governors University
Teaching & Learning
Catalyzing Connections in Career-Connected Learning presented by Catalyze
Math Instruction & AI: the Future of Content & Assessment presented by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Personalized Competency-Based Education Meet Up presented by Aurora Institute
So You Have to Teach Computer Science? presented by Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
Teaching Students to Tell Stories with Data presented by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The State of Teaching: Empowering an Essential Profession presented by Education Week
Why Education Needs More Big Bets presented by Walton Family Foundation
Work Reimagined sponsored by ECMC Group
Creating a Data-Driven, Personalized Education System presented by Walton Family Foundation
Creating STEM Champions: Forging Futures Beyond the Classroom presented by EXPLR
Hide & Seek: Find, Train, Place & Support Hidden Workers presented by ECMC Group
Mapping a Purposeful Career-Connected Learning Ecosystem presented by Catalyze
Solving for 'P': Empowering the Pandemic Generation presented by ECMC Group
Supporting Upward Mobility for Deskless Workers presented by Western Governors University
The Cusp, a Work Shift Podcast: Leveraging AI to Benefit Learners & Workers presented by GitLab Foundation
Using Youth-centered Design to Improve Racial Equity Gaps presented by ECMC Group
Coffee Breaks & Snack Breaks
Coffee Breaks presented by The Allstate Foundation
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday
Snack Break presented by The University of Austin
Monday
Lounges
Futures Studio, powered by d.School and Siegel Family Endowment
Stand Together Trust Lounge
Socials & Special Events
Sunday
Early Bird Social presented by The Allstate Foundation
Monday
Happy Hour Trivia presented by Western Governors University
PCG Happy Hour presented by Public Consulting Group
SXSW EDU Opening Party
Tuesday
Introducing The Cusp, with Paul Fain presented by Work Shift
Launch Spotlight presented by Walton Family Foundation
Technology, Innovation, and the Teacher Shortage presented by Texas State University System
Work Reimagined Happy Hour presented by ECMC Group
Wednesday
EdWeek's ‘State of Teaching’ Launch Reception presented by Education Week
Futures Unplugged, powered by Siegel Family Endowment and Stanford d.School presented by Siegel Family Endowment
Student Impact Ice Cream Social presented by The Allstate Foundation
Thursday
Beats & BBQ Social presented by The College Board
Don’t Miss Out On SXSW EDU 2024
Register and book your hotel today to break new ground in education through compelling sessions, in-depth workshops, mentorship, film screenings, trailblazing competitions, a dynamic expo, networking opportunities, and so much more at SXSW EDU from March 4-7, 2024.
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Photo by Tico Mendoza.
By Auva Saghafi
02/21/2024
