Presenter Releases All confirmed speakers have been sent a presenter release for digital signature. Please ensure that each presenter has signed their release, as they will only be registered for their complimentary SXSW EDU credential once the release is signed. The presenter releases must be signed prior to the start of the session. If you are having trouble locating your presenter release, please email programming@sxswedu.com.

Headshots & Bios Speakers can upload their headshots and bios directly in the “My Credentials” section at SXSW ID, which serves as a central login for all SXSW EDU speakers and registrants. Updates speakers make here to their profile will reflect in the schedule and mobile app. Organizers may also upload headshots on behalf of their speakers through the Sessions Portal.

Linking Your Badge SXSW ID is the central log in for all speakers and registrants. By linking your badge in this platform, you can update your profile, build your schedule in the online schedule and SXSW EDU GO App, and so much more. To sign in, speakers need to locate their “link code,” which is available in the registration confirmation email. Search your inbox for “SXSW EDU 2026 REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION.” Having issues finding your link code? Email reg@sxswedu.com for assistance.

Making Updates Organizers can manage the fine details of their session with the Sessions Portal. Here organizers have access to review and edit session and speaker information. Session organizers will have received an email prompting them to set up their Sessions Portal account. To find this email, search “Welcome to the SXSW Sessions Portal!” in your inbox. The deadline to request changes to your session is Friday, January 9, 2026. If you need to make any changes, please refer to the PanelPicker Guide for helpful tips on crafting a strong session.

Don't forget to upload a session image to be displayed in the schedule and mobile app, as well as when your session listing is shared on social media.

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Badge Pickup Speakers can pick up badges in one of the below registration locations. All speakers can pick up their badge at the general registration desks.

Palmer Events Center | 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Hilton Austin Lobby | 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Fairmont Indigo Room | 101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, 4th Floor

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Day Passes Each speaker has access to one day pass that they can assign to a guest to join them at SXSW EDU during the day of their session. To request a day pass for a guest, please contact your session organizer who can submit their information via the Sessions Portal. Day passes are limited to one guest per speaker for the day of their session only. Guests can pick up their day pass with a photo ID on the day of the session at the Speaker Help Desk in the registration area of the Hilton Austin lobby. Please note that day passes only grant access to daytime conference programming and not evening events.

Presentation Support For information on your format details, room set, tech & A/V support, and audio capture, session organizers will receive an email by early February. If you do not receive this email, please reach out to programming@sxswedu.com.

Green Room Check the Sessions Portal for your specific Green Room assignment. All speakers need to arrive at their designated Green Room at least one hour prior to their session's start time. A volunteer will escort them to their session room 15-20 minutes before the start of their session. One-on-one and Roundtable Mentors do not need to report to the green room, and instead check in directly in the session room.

All Green Room locations are as follows:

• If your session is at the Hilton Austin Downtown on Floor 4, report to the Green Room in Room 416AB at the Hilton.
• If your session is at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, report to the Green Room in the Pecos Room at the Courtyard Marriott.
• If your session is at the Westin Austin Downtown, report to the Green Room in the Benson Room at the Westin.
• If your session is on Floors 3 or 4 at the Austin Marriott Downtown, report to the Green Room in Rooms 401 and 402 on Level 4 of the Marriott Downtown.
• If your session is on Floors 5 or 6 at the Austin Marriott Downtown, report to the Green Room in Room 601 on Level 6 of the Marriott Downtown.

Speakers must arrive at their Green Room wearing their SXSW EDU Badge. More information on registration location and hours can be found here.

Tips & Advice Be sure to concentrate on the content and steer clear of coming across as advertorial or self-promotional. In other words, your session is not an opportunity to promote your personal brand or company. Handouts, giveaways, and other promotional content are NOT permitted.

Social Media Marketing Toolkit Bolster your session attendance with a well-tuned promotion strategy. Browse the Social Media Toolkit to help you reach your ideal audience online. Promotion of your participation at SXSW EDU 2026 will help make your session a success!

Press Releases If your company or organization is looking to celebrate your participation at SXSW EDU 2026 via a press release or media advisory, please feel free to include the SXSW EDU boilerplate and contact information, as seen below. If you have additional questions, please contact Alex McClure, Janessa Bowen, or Liz Stein at press@sxswedu.com:

About SXSW EDU The SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival is a reflection of the world’s most critical social issues as seen through the lens of education. This year’s event will bring together the learner, the practitioner, the entrepreneur, and the visionary to share their groundbreaking stories, tackle complex issues, and build reimagined paths forward. As a community of diverse people who are united around a like-minded vision for the future, SXSW EDU serves as a place for attendees to renew their purpose in practice from both a personal and professional perspective. It is a place to reinforce the core principles of teaching and learning as well as an opportunity to express your creativity and passion for education. Join the passionate and innovative community at SXSW EDU, March 9-12, 2026.

For more information, please visit sxswedu.com.

Contact: Alex McClure, Janessa Bowen, & Liz Stein SXSW EDU Press & Publicity press@sxswedu.com

Media Recommendations If there are specific members of the media with whom you interact that you would like to invite to the event, please contact our Press & Publicity department at press@sxswedu.com, who can help facilitate. Be sure to note that recommendations and invitations do not guarantee specific media attendance at your session or the event. Media accreditation is now open for SXSW EDU 2026 through February 13, 2026. Please visit our press center for more information.