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SXSW LONDON CONFERENCE

Amplify your learning at the SXSW London conference. Unexpected conversations will unlock innovation for companies and professionals, across 24 content tracks. From the future of AI and robotics, to fintech and the creator economy, keynote speakers will spark debate to reimagine the future. 

Apply To Talk

Join us in front of our audience of thought leaders and senior professionals in tech, business and the creative industries who are drawn to the idea of unexpected discovery.

Pick one of our 15 tracks and one of the session formats outlined below. Then put together a concise, clear and creative submission to help us understand your proposal.

Submissions Open: 22 September 2025

Submissions Close: 7 December 2025

Community Voting: 8 December to 23 December 2025

Applicants Notified: 28 February 2026

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Apply To Play

This is your chance to break through, get seen by the global music industry, and put your sound in front of fans, media, and brands from around the world. Showcase your music, make career-changing connections, and be part of the next wave of international talent.

Submissions Open: 22 September 2025

Submissions Close: 24 November 2025

Apply To Play

Apply To Curate

We’re inviting promoters, DIY disruptors, labels, and grassroots collectives to present the future of music from your perspective. Co-curators shape showcases that spotlight the most exciting new artists, amplify their scenes, and connect with worldwide industry. This is your chance to put your community on the global stage. We welcome submissions from anywhere in the world featuring artists of every genre and background, whether emerging or established, independent or signed.

Submissions Open: 22 September 2025

Submissions Close: 24 November 2025

Apply To Curate

Apply to Screen

We welcome work that entertains, provokes and inspires, showcasing new perspectives and original storytelling from around the world. Whether you are an emerging director or an established creator, this is your chance to share your vision with a new audience.

Submissions Open: 22 September 2025

Early Bird Deadline: 30 September 2025

Regular Deadline: 31 December 2025

Late Deadline: 31 January 2026

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Session Formats & Styles

Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat
A conversation between two speakers, discussing a specific industry topic.
Panel
Panel
A discussion between four diverse speakers maximum including a moderator.
Presentation
Presentation
Deepdive into a specific industry topic, visual presentation recommended. Sales pitches won’t be considered.
Workshops & Experiences
Workshops & Experiences
Hands on learning activities and experiences, anything from coding through chess playing to cocktail making, length can vary.
Book Reading
Book Reading
Book reading 45 minutes focusing on a launch of a new book published in September 2024 or later, giving the author a platform to present their work and audience to ask questions.
Meet Up
Meet Up
(Round Table) Informal meeting of like minded attendees discussing particular industry issues where you are the host

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

Short Films
Short Films
SXSW London welcomes short films - up to 30 minutes long including credits - spanning drama, animation, documentary and artists' films of all production techniques, forms and budgets. Projects must have been completed after 1 December 2023 and should not be available online for streaming (either free or via an on-demand service) in the UK prior to SXSW London 2025.
Music Videos
Music Videos
We welcome music videos of all genres and styles and there is no restriction on the length. Projects must be the official music video for the song, and the artist or label must have approved its creation. Projects must have been completed in 2023, 2024 or be on track for completion by March 2025 and can already be premiered online prior to the festival

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