SXSW Conference & Festivals | SXSW 2022: March 11–20 | Austin, TX Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for it ... s conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event, an essential destination for global professionals, features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. read more