Marketing at SXSW

From startup founders, to established CEOs and investors, to artists and celebrities, SXSW is a vibrant community of creative professionals. With compelling content or activations and a wide range of influential industry leaders, you’re guaranteed to target and engage with your ideal clients and customers.

Market at SXSW

2023 SXSW TikTok at Inn Cahoots - Photo by Drew Elaine

Marketing Opportunities

Your Brand. Your Message. On One of the World’s Largest Stages, SXSW.

Over half a million attendees descend upon Austin, Texas every spring to experience our world renowned conference and festivals. Our team spends the entire year painstakingly curating every element of the event ensuring each year is unique and unforgettable.

A multitude of Sponsorships, Exhibitions, Digital Advertising, and Custom Opportunities offer the perfect marketing solution to help your business achieve its goals.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your brand with SXSW at the highest level for the greatest impact and visibility leading up to, throughout, and following the SXSW Conference & Festivals.

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2023 SXSW C4 Street Closure at 2nd Trinity - Photo by Jordan Hefler

Exhibition

Creative Industries Expo »
The convergence of all industries on the cutting-edge of technology, design, social good, health + wellness, and more. Mindfully curated, SXSW spends the year searching for brands, services and products that will take attendees into the 22nd century and beyond. Hundreds of exhibitors from across the globe meet under one roof to ignite passions, collaborate and share groundbreaking discoveries.

Flatstock »
Flatstock, curated by the American Poster Institute, brings together the world's top print and gig poster artists. Presenting and overall sponsorship opportunities are available.

XR Experience »
XR Experience is a curated expo that showcases storytelling and art in the immersive world. Presenting and overall sponsorship opportunities are available.

2023 SXSW Creative Industries Expo - Photo by Katrina Barber

Custom Opportunities

From official parties to lounges and award shows, SXSW offers a variety of customizable marketing assets that fit your brand’s needs and objectives. Contact a SXSW representative to develop a marketing plan that gets results and meets your business goals. The following are just a few of the many marketing possibilities at SXSW:

Reach targeted audiences through specialized campaigns for artists, panelists, filmmakers, press, or other demographics and industries.
Brand highly visible items like lanyards, registrant big bags and door hangers.

Host festival parties, conference lounges, meetups, receptions, and private events.

Host or participate in one of SXSW’s curated music showcases.

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2023 SXSW Audible at the Sunset Room - Photo by David Brendan Hall

Advertising Opportunities

Reach more people, build brand awareness and increase social engagement with SXSW advertising opportunities. Transform event staples like pedicabs, coffee jackets, credential lanyards and more into promotional must haves!

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