Dive Into Partner Programming, Lounges, and Socials at SXSW EDU 2025
Without our partners, SXSW EDU would not be possible, and we are so thankful for their support for our community. We are proud to share more than 45 programming sessions, three lounges, and a variety of exciting socials put on by our partners for you at SXSW EDU 2025.
Explore some of the inspiring work our valued partners are doing to tackle topics including empowering youth at home, in classrooms, and their communities with The Allstate Foundation, how AI is being used to help enhance colleges working to provide direct student support with Gates Foundation, preparing students for a world that will look nothing like today with Stand Together Trust, how education systems are equipping learners for the STEM workforce of tomorrow with Walton Family Foundation, and many more.
Additional opportunities for programming and networking can be found in three lounges across programming venues presented by Lego Education, Stand Together Trust, and Stanford d.school, with support from Siegel Family Endowment. These spaces provide more customized experiences to connect and learn, as well as opportunities to connect with their teams.
Plus, discover several social events taking place throughout the week, starting on Sunday, March 2!
Check out the full list of the powerful programming brought to you by our partners:
Partner Programming
Accessibility & Inclusion
Equity-Centered AI in Holistic Student Support Functions presented by Gates Foundation
Leading with Inclusion: EdTech for Every Learner presented by Walton Family Foundation
Community Initiatives
Empowering Youth-Led Service: Research, Resources & Roadmaps presented by The Allstate Foundation
The Higher Ed Headlines that More Americans Need to Read presented by Lumina Foundation
Equity & Justice
Engaging Men & Boys to End Gender-Based Violence presented by The Allstate Foundation
Learning from Learners’ Perspectives on Postsecondary Value presented by Gates Foundation
Redefining Success: Dismantling College Readiness Standards presented by Gates Foundation
Voices for Justice: Navigating Priorities & Realities on US College Campuses presented by Gates Foundation
Future of Tech
AI, Education & Real Classrooms presented by Gates Foundation
Helpful Assistant to Expert Partner: Shaping Smarter EdTech presented by The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
How Much is Too Much? Navigating AI Usage in the Classroom presented by Turnitin
Mental Health + Money + AI presented by Groove | Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship
Using Technology to Shine a Light on College Transfer Data presented by Gates Foundation
Health & Wellbeing
Capacity, Care & Community for Educators presented by Western Governors University
Digital Citizenship for Today's Digital Generation presented by Discovery Education
Homework that Fights Anxiety in Students AND Parents presented by Stand Together Trust
How Educator Wellness Positively Impacts Student Outcomes presented by Equitable Foundation
Phone-Free Their Minds: The Return of Curiosity & Creativity presented by Yondr
Leadership for Tomorrow
Behind the Wheel: Youth Driving Tech & Media presented by Siegel Family Endowment
Engaging & Equipping Youth to Serve Communities presented by The Allstate Foundation
Policy & Advocacy
College Matters from The Chronicle: Why is the GOP Gaga for Higher Ed’s Western Civ Centers? presented by The Chronicle of Higher Education
Do Students & Society Still Value Higher Ed? presented by Lumina Foundation
Funding the Future: Investing in Innovative Public Choice presented by Education Reform Now
Utilizing Data to Drive Real Results in Academic Recovery presented by Education Writers Association
Startups & Investment
Early-Stage Funding for K-12 Schools presented by Walton Family Foundation
Teaching & Learning
Building Education for a Radically Different Future presented by Stand Together Trust
Catalyzing Connections in Career-Connected Learning presented by Catalyze
Digital Divide & Conquer: Closing Equity Gaps in Education presented by Forward Edge
EVOLVE Together: Fostering Student & Educator Wellbeing presented by Youth Guidance
Expanding Career Exploration for All Learners presented by Catalyze
Exploring Teacher Morale State by State presented by Education Week
Family Creative Learning - Scratch Home Project presented by Panasonic
Free Work-Based Learning for High Schoolers the KnoPro Way presented by NAF
From Daunting to Doable: How to Empower the Next Generation presented by EXPLR
Jupyter Everywhere - A Modern Tool for K12 Data Science presented by Gates Foundation
Pairing Learning Science & AI Tools to Drive Student Success presented by Chegg
Personalized Competency-Based Education Meet Up presented by Aurora Institute
Reinventing High School for the 21st Century & Beyond presented by Walton Family Foundation
The Real MVP of Money: You! presented by Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship
Think Like a Scientist with Hands-On Learning presented by LEGO
Voices from the Field: Building Data Science Success in K-12 presented by Gates Foundation
Work Reimagined
Closing the Outcomes Gap for Non-Degree Credentials presented by Strada Education Network
Cultivating Entrepreneurial Skills for Career Mobility presented by Blackstone LaunchPad
Igniting a Spark Globally: Bridging Gaps into Health Tech presented by Medtronic
Industry-Aligned K-12 Pathways & the STEM Jobs of Tomorrow presented by Walton Family Foundation
Putting Students on the Path to Good Jobs presented by Education Writers Association
Skills IRL: Transforming Education & Employment presented by The University of Phoenix
The Major Doesn’t Matter. What Does? presented by The Chronicle of Higher Education
Lounges
LEGO® Education Curiosity Park: Science Adventures Await
Explore Stand Together Trust’s Vision for the Future of Education
The Public House: Shaping the Intersection of Technology and Humanity
Socials & Special Events
Sunday
Early Bird Social presented by Teach For America
Monday
SXSW EDU Opening Party presented by Western Governors University
PCG Happy Hour presented by Public Consulting Group
Tuesday
Launch Spotlight presented by Walton Family Foundation
The Solvers’ Social: How Math Makes Game Night Go! presented by The Collaborative for Student Success and the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY)
Work Reimagined Track Reception presented by Blackstone Charitable Foundation
Wednesday
Leadership Journeys presented by Big Picture Learning
Student Impact Challenge Ice Cream Social presented by The Allstate Foundation
Thursday
Beats & BBQ Social presented by Alpha Schools
SXSW and SXSW EDU Crossover Day Mixer presented by Imaginable Futures
Don’t Miss Out On SXSW EDU 2025
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 3-6, 2025.
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Photo by Andy Wenstrand.
By Auva Saghafi
02/26/2025
