Help Shape the Future: Cast Your Vote for SXSW 2026

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The countdown is on SXSW 2026 is already taking shape, and the community has a say in what’s next. 🗳️

Through PanelPicker Community Voting, creatives, founders, and curious minds from around the globe submit bold ideas spanning AI, climate, film, startups, wellness, and more. Now, it’s your turn to decide which conversations will set the tone in Austin next March.

Here’s how to get involved:
✔️ Log in (or create) your PanelPicker account
✔️ Explore proposals across industries and themes
✔️ Vote for the sessions that inspire you most

Voting closes Sunday, August 24 at 11:59pm PT. Don’t miss the chance to influence the talks, debates, and discoveries that will shape the stage at SXSW 2026.