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SXSW
Overview
SXSW (South by Southwest) is a private company based in Austin, Texas, known for organizing the SXSW Festival and Conference, which began in 1987. The company produces a variety of festivals and conferences that focus on music, film, and interactive media, held annually in mid-March. SXSW has expanded its offerings to include events like SXSW EDU, SXSW Sydney, and the upcoming SXSW London, as well as co-running other festivals such as North by Northeast in Toronto.
Founded by Roland Swenson, Louis Black, and Nick Barbaro, SXSW started as a platform to showcase local Austin musical talent and has grown to include a wide range of creative and technological disciplines. The SXSW Festival & Conference features music showcases, film screenings, interactive media presentations, and networking opportunities. SXSW EDU focuses on innovation in education, bringing together educators and entrepreneurs to explore new ideas. The company aims to connect diverse audiences, including musicians, filmmakers, tech innovators, and educators, fostering collaboration across various sectors.
Basic Information
| Industry | entertainment |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Revenue | 22M |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Languages | English |
| Alexa Ranking | 25708 |
Contact Details
- Phone: +1 512-467-7979
- Website: sxsw.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sxsw
Key Focus Areas & Initiatives
- music
- film
- interactive
- entertainment
- conference
- technology
- design
- festival
- gaming
- virtual reality
- marketing
- health
- coding
- journalism
- style
- entrepreneurship
- startups
- networking
- awards
- meetups
- entertainment providers
- b2c
- tech startups
- technology conference
- conference organization
- technology innovation
- professional development
- services
- event promotion
- tech competitions
- music festival
- exhibitions
- international expansion
- health tech
- media and entertainment
- education
- transportation
- music showcases
- panel discussions
- events
- keynote speakers
- media partnerships
- film industry
- networking platform
- innovation
- b2b
- brand activation
- startup showcase
- food
- cultural festivals
- media innovation
- creative economy
- community
- startup accelerators
- mental health
- digital media
- educator engagement
- film screenings
- fashion
- festival production
- industry networking
- awards ceremonies
- interactive media
- convention and trade show organizers
- sustainability
- culture convergence
- media showcase
- creative industries
- music industry
- global festivals
- digital transformation
- educational conference
- film festival
- event management
- international festivals
- sxsw
- festivals
- television
- keynotes
- workshops
- creativity
- art
- dedication
- cultural convergence
- live performances
- showcasing
- screenings
- sessions
- global professionals
- sponsorship
- registration
- badges
- access
- lead retrieval
- comedy
- government engagement
- creator economy
- public policy
- xr experiences
- premium access
- media
- games
- information technology & services
- news
- consumer goods
- consumers
- communities
- hospital & health care
- environmental services
- renewables & environment
- events services
Technologies Used
- AI
- Amazon AWS
- Amazon CloudFront
- Amazon SES
- Brightcove
- Campaign Monitor
- Circle
- Gmail
- Google Apps
- Google Tag Manager
- Hubspot
- Mailchimp Mandrill
- Mobile Friendly
- Nginx
- Phusion Passenger
- React Redux
- Remote
- Route 53
- Ruby On Rails
- WordPress.org
- Zendesk
- reCAPTCHA
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