SXSW

It makes sense to start with SXSW. South-by-Southwest gets its own section as one of the biggest events in Austin (and the world), since 1987. Nearly a two-week marathon of technology, music, and film, bringing together an incredible mix of people and experiences.

Original flyer. Today’s SX includes Interactive, Film, & other sub-conferences

“The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery.”

Subconferences: SX Interactive, SX Music, SX Film, SX Edu, SX V2V, SX Eco.

SXSW PanelPicker: Apply to present at SXSW.

SXSW Trade Show: “Diverse range of forward-thinking exhibitors ranging from promising startups to established industry leaders.”

SXSW Marketplace: “Local Austin boutiques and hand-selected national/global brands to create a unique shopping experience.”

🗞 News + Media

Outlets and channels to keep a pulse on Austin news, both those related to marketing and potential marketing opportunities.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Communities

Associations and groups centered on marketing or where you may find marketers or marketing content.

>Meetups

>Associations

>Coworking Spaces

🗯 Social Media

Who and where are people discussing marketing on social media.

>Facebook

>Twitter

>LinkedIn

🎤 Conferences + Events

> In Austin

> Nearby Austin

What conferences are nearby that marketers may be interested in traveling to from Austin. Some in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, etc… Coming soon. Send me any you know of!

📚 Marketing Education

💰 Recruiting, Hiring, and Job Opportunities

🏢 Marketing Companies

There’s a ton of amazing companies and incredible talent in Austin. This stack would be overwhelmingly long if we attempted to list them all.

These lists seem to be a good place to start: