The phenomenon known as SXSW was launched in Austin, Texas, USA, back in 1987. Starting on 7 March, the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals will introduce what's next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology, providing rich opportunities for professionals at all levels to participate, network, and supercharge our careers. Aiming to shake up your world even sooner? Feast your eyes on these upcoming events, and step right up.
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February Events
- 16 Jan. – 8 Feb. | Igloofest, Montreal
- 23 Jan. – 2 Feb. | Sundance Film Festival, Park City & Online
- 24 Jan. – 2 Feb. | DesignTO, Toronto & Online
- 25 Jan. – 1 Feb. | Snowattack Ski, Snowboard & Music Festival, Epleny
- 30 Jan. – 2 Feb. | Copenhagen Winter Jazz Festival
- 30 Jan. – 9 Feb. | International Film Festival Rotterdam
- 31 Jan. – 9 Feb. | Bristol Light Festival
- 2-4 | NY NOW Winter Market, NYC
- 3-5 | RealScreen Summit, Miami
- 4 | Ad Age Super Bowl Playbook, Virtual
- 4-7 | Integrated Systems Europe, Barcelona
- 4 | Project Management Skills for the Speed of Marketing, Virtual
- 4-6 | Surface Design Show, London
- 4-15 | The Santa Barbara International Film Festival
- 5 | Climate Change & Sustainability Discussion & Connecting, Virtual
- 5-7 | NATPE Global, Miami & Online
- 6 | Carbon Capture Summit, Amsterdam
- 6 | Interpreting and Presenting Your Social Media Analytics, Virtual
- 6 | LeBook Connections Dubai
- 6 | MRS Leaders Forum – Growth & Innovation, London
- 7-9 | Excision Presents: The Thunderdome, Tacoma
- 7 | FilmHelpDesk #14, Tilburg
- 9 | Super Bowl LIX, New Orleans
- 10 | Digital Entertainment World, Virtual
- 10-12 | GreenBiz 25, Phoenix
- 12 | 4A’s Decisions, Atlanta
- 12 | Generative AI: Revolutionizing Creativity Across Industries, Virtual
- 12 | The Ethics of AI in Healthcare, Virtual
- 13 | 2025 AMA-Sheth Foundation Early Career Consortium, Phoenix
- 13-14 | 2025 Organizational Frontline Research Symposium, Phoenix
- 13-23 | 75th Berlin International Film Festival
- 13-19 | European Film Market, Berlin
- 13 | Semiotics and Cultural Insights, Virtual
- 14-16 | Carnaval de Bahidora, Moreles
- 14 Feb. – 4 March | Carnevale di Venezia
- 14-16 | Gasparilla Music Festival, Tampa
- 14 | Virtual Job Fair For Early and Mid-Career Professionals, NYC
- 15-16 | Skyline, LA
- 15-16 | St Kilda Festival
- 16 | Womxn Lead: Sketches & Coffee, Portland
- 18 | Using AI In Your Design Workflow, Mesa
- 18-19 | IIEX Asia Pacific, Bangkok
- 18-23 | SPRING/BREAK Art Show, LA
- 19-25 | MOVE Summit, Edinburgh
- 19-21 | On Air Fest, Brooklyn
- 19 | Typography After Dark, NYC
- 20 | Charming character design workshop, LA
- 20-22 | Creative Leaders Retreat, Scottsdale
- 20-23 | Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Miami Beach
- 20-23 | Frieze Los Angeles, Santa Monica
- 20 | Large and Small, a branding workshop, Hartford
- 20 | LeBook Connections Miami
- 20-24 | London Fashion Week
- 20-21 | Marketing Exchange Forum Asia, Singapore
- 20 Feb. – 2 March | Noise Pop Festival, SF
- 20-21 | TheJam.Dev 2025, Virtual
- 20-23 | Wintergrass Festival, Bellevue
- 21-23 | EDC Mexico, Mexico City
- 21-22 | Innings Festival, Tempe
- 23-26 | Brand Insider Summit: Pharma & Health, Bonita Springs
- 24-26 | AI Horizons Conference, Miami
- 24-25 | CMO Insight Summit, Boston
- 26-27 | Security Summit, Boston
- 26-27 | Green Museums, Virtual
- 27 Feb. – 2 March | Outsider Art Fair, NYC & Online
- 27 | Next Talk: Storytelling in Film and Animation, Eindhoven
- 28 Feb. – 2 March | WinterWonderGrass Steamboat
- 28 | FilmHelpDesk #15, Tilburg
- 28-29 | cinec Expo, Munich
- 28 Feb. – 1 March | Extra Innings Festival, Tempe
- 28 Feb. – 16 March | New York Intl. Children’s Film Fest, NYC & Online
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