Kickstart Your Post-College Career at SXSW EDU with the Early Career Discount

Have you graduated from an accredited post-secondary school in the past two years? Now is the time to connect with industry leaders, gain insights into the latest trends, and explore innovative solutions in education. The world is your oyster and SXSW EDU is here to broaden your horizons and help you make new connections as you kickstart your career path, without breaking the bank.

New for 2025: Take advantage of the Early Career Discount and attend SXSW EDU 2025 at a discounted rate. Receive 40% off the current registration rate during your first year out of school, and 30% off throughout your second year in the professional world.

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Attending SXSW EDU as a recent college graduate can offer numerous benefits. Explore five reasons this could be a great opportunity for you:

1. Enhance Your Professional Skills

The cutting-edge programming at SXSW EDU tackles the future of teaching and learning and will help you gain valuable skills and professional development in education. Hundreds of sessions are accredited by the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) each year for CPE credits. Keep an eye out closer to March for a list of this year's accredited sessions.

2. Build Your Network

The people in your network can be so helpful, especially at the start of your career. Thought leaders from all over the world convene in Austin, Texas for SXSW EDU. From Meet Ups to Walking Tours, social events, and more there is no shortage of opportunities to connect with fellow attendees. You can also take advantage of mentorship opportunities and attend one-on-one or roundtable mentor sessions tailored to your needs.

3. Find Inspiration and Motivation

The majority of our programming is crowdsourced for our community and driven by the voices of passionate thought leaders in education. You are guaranteed to discover sessions that resonate with you and spark new inspiration.

4. Gain Entrepreneurial Insights

Are you interested in starting your own business or working for a startup? Business and Industry folks are a big part of the SXSW EDU community making up about 25% of the total community. To get started, stop by sessions in the Startups & Investments track and attend the two startup-focused competitions to learn new insights and strategies and connect with education’s top trailblazers.

5. Explore Career Development Opportunities

Learn about different career paths and connect with potential employers in the education, edtech, or related fields.

Apply to attend SXSW EDU 2025 with the Early Career Discount and save big on registration. Keep in mind, when registration rates increase, so do the Early Career rates. Act fast to save big!!

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See You at SXSW EDU 2025

Registration is open for SXSW EDU 2025! Take advantage early for the best rate and hotel options March 3-6, 2025 in downtown Austin.

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