At the center of the SXSW Conference, Keynotes drive the shared daily dialogue that connects the many industry professionals in attendance from around the globe.
Dr. Joy Buolamwini Keynote – SXSW 2024 – Photo by Michael Buckner
These sessions run for one hour each, showcasing some of the world's most inspired thinkers as they tackle the most timely topics of today and tomorrow. All SXSW Badges have equal access to all Keynote sessions.
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Margo Price
“I know I’m on the right path if I have haters. I don’t want everyone to get it - I’m not for everyone.”
Ryan Gellert
“I believe that people are right to be really suspicious about what they hear from business and business people.”
New Order
“One of the prime motivators of it should be to support young musicians- give them a window for their are and let them come through.” -Bernard Sumner
"I realized if I wanted things to change, if I wanted to make my voice heard, I was going to have to shift the paradigm from within."
"Ask me about something I haven’t read on or reported on, I’m not gonna say much about it. When you go into a punch your feet have got to be set."
By Jordan Roberts, August 15
By Luis Seijo, August 13
By Jordan Roberts, August 6
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