PanelPicker Voting Opens August 6 – August 18: Vote on Your Favorite Sessions

Help select SXSW EDU 2025 programming! PanelPicker® community voting opens August 6-August 18. Cast your vote on your favorite session ideas you want to see in March.

Participating in PanelPicker voting gives you a unique opportunity to shape the 2025 program. Your vote can influence which innovative and insightful proposals make it to the stage in March. Don’t miss this chance to have your say in this year’s event. A diverse range of perspectives helps curate a truly enriching experience for all attendees, so help spread the word and get your community involved with these graphics.

Final sessions are decided by the public (30%), the SXSW EDU Advisory Board (40%), and SXSW EDU staff (30%). Be sure to submit your votes before the deadline on Sunday, August 18 at 11:59pm PT.

How to Vote

To participate in the voting process, sign in or create an account for free at panelpicker.sxsw.com.

• Select SXSW EDU 2025 from the conference dropdown box
• You can filter proposals by using the session track, format, and level dropdown boxes
• Use the search field to find specific proposals using the title, description, tags, and speakers
• "Arrow up" for yes or "arrow down" for no
• Vote once per proposal
• Comments are optional, but the comments section is a great place to post questions and leave feedback. Comments are available to view by the public.

Tips for Voting

• Get familiar with tracks and formats – Understanding the tracks and formats can be an essential tool for voting. Tracks can help you categorize and better understand the thematic topic, while the format visualizes how the session will unfold.
• Pay attention to diversity – Sessions with many different perspectives can be the most interesting. When reviewing the sessions, consider varying genders, ethnicities, locations, employments, and opinions.
• Watch the accompanying video – The videos submitted with sessions often provide valuable insights and a better understanding of the session's content and presentation style.
• Leave feedback – You can provide valuable feedback, suggestions, and support for the sessions you find most compelling in the comment session, and organizers and other voters can view them.

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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