{"id":2919,"date":"2018-02-01T18:00:51","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T18:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/commarts.pleather.us\/2018\/02\/01\/discover-whats-next-register-to-attend-sxsw-2018\/"},"modified":"2018-02-01T18:00:51","modified_gmt":"2018-02-01T18:00:51","slug":"discover-whats-next-register-to-attend-sxsw-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/2018\/02\/01\/discover-whats-next-register-to-attend-sxsw-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover What\u2019s Next: Register to Attend SXSW 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get ready for another memorable SXSW next March 9-18 in Austin, Texas<\/strong>! Register to attend<\/strong><\/a> by Friday, February 9<\/strong> and save. Explore highlights from recent programming announcements from the Film Festival, Music Festival, and Conference below, watch our Spotlight Video above, and learn how to customize your SXSW Schedule.<\/p>\n

SXSW Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries during 10 days of sessions, screenings, showcases, exhibitions, parties, art installations, and networking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

SXSW is the premier destination for thousands of creatives from a vast and diverse range of industries to discover what’s next<\/strong>. From compelling conversations<\/a> with industry heavy weights and forging new connections<\/a>, to buzz-worthy film<\/a> screenings and fresh new sounds at showcases<\/a>, SXSW fosters creative and professional growth.<\/p>\n

This March, get ready for the perfect mix of learning, discovery, innovative visions, personal points of view, new friends, a serious amount of tacos, and beyond. This is only a sampling of the multitude of unexpected adventures to come next March… with many exciting programming announcements still on the way.<\/p>\n

Latest Programming Announcements<\/h3>\n

For the SXSW Conference<\/a>, philanthropist Melinda Gates<\/strong> joins the lineup as a Convergence Keynote<\/strong> with previously announced Keynotes<\/strong><\/a> Lyor Cohen, Sadiq Khan, Darren Aronofsky, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Barry Jenkins\u200b, Esther Perel, and whurley.<\/p>\n

In addition, the newest round of Featured Speakers<\/strong><\/a> includes Oscar-winning director, writer, and producer Spike Lee<\/strong>; Apple\u2019s Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue<\/strong>; award-winning actress, writer, and director Lena Dunham<\/strong>; actor and writer Ethan Hawke<\/strong>; Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi<\/em> director Rian Johnson<\/strong>; activist and technologist Chelsea Manning<\/strong>; executive editor of Recode Kara Swisher<\/strong>; Westworld<\/em> cast members Evan Rachel Wood<\/strong>, James Marsden<\/strong>, and Jeffrey Wright<\/strong>; YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki<\/strong>; and many more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Building on an impressive Conference lineup, these speakers represent many of the developing trends expected to come out of SXSW 2018. Explore our 12 top trends for SXSW 2018<\/strong><\/a> through the lens of tech and culture.<\/p>\n

The SXSW Film Festival<\/a> rolled out the red carpet with the announcement of the 2018 Features Lineup<\/strong><\/a> and Opening Night Film<\/strong> A Quiet Place<\/em><\/strong>. The full lineup will include 132 Features<\/strong>, 44 films from first-time filmmakers, 86 World Premieres<\/strong>, 11 North American Premieres<\/strong>, and 5 U.S. Premieres<\/strong>. Additional titles will continue to be announced up until March. Take a look back at the past 25 Years<\/strong><\/a> of the SXSW Film Festival with weekly spotlights on careers launched, artists discovered, powerful performances, and more from featured alumni.<\/p>\n

Dive into the latest round-up<\/a> of Showcasing Artists<\/strong> announcements including Sub-Pop indie-rockers Bully<\/strong>, XXL Freshman Class alumni OG Maco<\/strong>, Polyvinyl garage-rock band White Reaper<\/strong>, The Strokes\u2019 Albert Hammond Jr.<\/strong>, and funky soul singer Davie<\/strong>, as well as Mentor Sessions<\/strong> with Tiana Lewis<\/strong> (Pandora), Tom Mullen<\/strong> (Atlantic Records), Samantha Steele<\/strong> (Triple 8 Management) and many more. Listen to weekly SXSWfm<\/strong>\u2019s specialty shows<\/a> highlighting 2018 Showcasing Artists and tune into SXSW News<\/a> for weekly announcements now through March.<\/p>\n

Browse through all confirmed programming for the 2018 SXSW Conference & Festivals on the online SXSW Schedule<\/strong><\/a> and begin building your personal schedule. Check out the Schedule Help page<\/a> for further information on logging in, filtering events, and adding events to your schedule.<\/p>\n

Download the SXSW GO mobile app<\/strong><\/a> to sync your online schedule with your mobile device, so your info will always be up-to-date. Plus, get schedule recommendations based on favorited events, networking contacts, and more.<\/p>\n

For more in-depth coverage of SXSW, explore the latest issue of SXSWorld\u00ae<\/em><\/strong> magazine<\/strong><\/a> in its new online format.<\/p>\n

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Begin Your SXSW Adventure<\/h3>\n

It’s never too early to begin planning your SXSW adventure! With expanded access to events for all registrants<\/strong>, attendees will receive primary access to programming associated with their badge type but now also enjoy secondary entry to most other SXSW events. Take the<\/strong> Tracks Quiz<\/strong><\/a> to discover which badge fits your needs. The Platinum Badge<\/a> remains the key to primary access to all of SXSW.<\/p>\n

Register<\/strong><\/a> and book your hotel<\/strong><\/a> today! SXSW registrants get access to SXSW hotels at the lowest rates available by making reservations through SXSW Housing & Travel. Visit our availability page<\/a> and then book your stay today to save. If you are attending as a group (10+)<\/strong>, contact us<\/a> for more information on special savings.<\/p>\n

SXSW is also offering an exclusive “Buy One Badge, Get One Free” discount for students<\/strong><\/a> now through Thursday, March 1. If you are a currently enrolled high school or college student, fill out the application<\/a> for you and a fellow student today.<\/p>\n

Sign up for SXSW Event Updates<\/a> and follow us on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the latest SXSW happenings.<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n

Teaser photos courtesy Apple Music \/ 2017 SXSW Conference panel, Shake Up the Industry by Entertaining with Empathy \u2013 Teaser Photo by Ann Alva Wieding<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

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