Bold, Inspiring Vision for Festival Programming Unveiled Providing a Global Platform for Maverick Thinking and Unconventional Ideas
The worlds of technology, business, society, music, screen and more will be reflected in SXSW London's wide ranging Conference programming with 23 tracks across four broad categories: Technology, Society, Culture & Creative, and Business. The Conference Programme will be comprised of over 400 sessions across four days in a mix of formats ranging from keynotes and presentations to mentor hours, meet-ups and book readings.
SXSW London invites thought leaders, mavericks and experts to share insights and foster debate - converging tech, innovation and creativity to forge meaningful connections. The Conference Programme will also feature a dynamic Pitch Competition for companies from around the world to compete and showcase their leading tech and business innovations.
SXSW London's Music Programme will feature cutting-edge music, culture and creativity from London, Europe and beyond. 78 individual events across 20 music venues are being planned, offering more than 600 individual performances. The main music hubs will include Shoreditch Town Hall, Village Underground and 93 East as well as many smaller, grassroots venues.
The adventurous Music Programme will spotlight international music scenes that transform the culture of their communities through the lens of London and focus on what's new and what's next - highlighting iconic moments where music and technology collide with culture coming from diasporic communities and underground movements
The Screen Programme will incorporate the best parts of SXSW and infuse it with a brand new, distinctively European and uniquely London flavour. With over 250 sessions featuring 80-90 international premiers, the Screen Programme will feature a heavy European focus pulling in UK premieres from neighbouring countries.
The Screen Programme will be imbued with the transgressive, boundary-pushing and creative force that East London has become globally known for.
The Visual Arts & Fashion Programme will reflect London's position as a centre of creative excellence, celebrating the convergence of art forms– visual art, performance, fashion, sound, moving image and technology. There will be unexpected bespoke and never-before-seen projects from internationally renowned artists and local emerging talents
“SXSW London provides a global platform for creative and innovative voices to showcase their unconventional and alluring talents. Convergence in tech and creativity is often where we see the most exciting discoveries emerge, and we can't wait to see the submissions we'll receive for this theme.Today marks an exciting step closer to our inaugural festival in Shoreditch in June 2025.”
Director of Programming for SXSW London