January 20, 2026
From technology to media, these thought leaders explore how we move forward in a rapidly changing world without losing what makes us human. From author and journalist Aaron Ross Sorkin to trailblazing CEO Lucy Blakiston, meet the newly announced Keynotes and Featured Speakers for the SXSW 2026 Innovation Conference. Read the full list of speakers and start planning your schedule
December 9, 2025
SXSW is proud to announce our second Keynote speaker Aza Raskin, and chef José Andrés as the 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee. Other newly announced sessions include content creators Rhett & Link and AI expert Li Fan. All of the new additions can be found on the updated schedule.
December 2, 2025
Big news! Announcing our first Keynote speaker for SXSW 2026, Jennifer B. Wallace. She joins over 400 exciting sessions across all twelve tracks. Check out all the new additions, including Crossover Day Sessions where SXSW attendees can SXSW EDU programming on the schedule.
October 1, 2025
The All-American Rejects, President and CEO of PBS Paula Kerger, Futurist Amy Webb, AI expert Timnit Gebru, and twenty more voices on the cutting edge of Innovation, Film & TV, and Music join our SXSW 2026 main stage. Visit the schedule for the latest speaker announcements and start planning your SXSW 2026 experience now.
SXSW 2026 Keynote & Featured Program is sponsored by Rivian
Rivian is an American automotive manufacturer that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. These innovative and technologically advanced products all share a common goal: preserving the natural world for generations to come.