2021 SXSW Online Announces Powerhouse Virtual Lineup

AUSTIN, TX—SXSW, Austin's premier music, film and interactive media showcase, will be held as a virtual experience in 2021, and will feature exclusively online keynotes, Conference sessions, Music Festival showcases, Film Festival screenings, world-class networking, and more. The internationally-recognized event merges the latest in the ever-evolving worlds of film, culture, music and technology, with the digital experience taking place from March 16-March 20.

Attendees may register online via the event's registration portal, with opportunities to explore over 230 sessions sourced from the SX community and curated by SXSW staff. One pass covers the entire event, and attendees can gain access to exclusive programming and connect with others throughout the SX community. The Film Festival* offers exclusive Premieres, Screenings, and Q&As.

2021 Conference Keynotes

• Stacey Abrams in Conversation with N.K. Jemisin
• Willie Nelson

2021 Featured Speakers

Across the many themes and industries that come together at SXSW, the 2021 lineup of creatives and thought leaders includes Elizabeth Banks, Mary J. Blige, Erin Lee Carr, James Cameron, The Chainsmokers, Mark Cuban, Dominique Crenn, Cynthia Erivo, Melinda Gates, Bill Hader, Yuval Noah Harari, Taraji P. Henson, Barry Jenkins, Amy Klobuchar, Queen Latifah, Matthew McConaughey, Mark Mothersbaugh, Desus Nice and the Kid Mero, Alexis Ohanian, Amber Ruffin, The Russo Brothers, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Baratunde Thurston, Chris Webber, and many more.

For more complete details, including updates and announcements to the festival's lineup and schedule, click HERE.