The phenomenon known as SXSW was launched in Austin, Texas, USA, back in 1987. Starting on 12 March, the 2026 SXSW Conferences & 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
- 13 Jan. – 24 Feb. | AMA Digital Marketing Copywriting, Virtual
- 15 Jan. – 7 Feb. | Igloofest, Montreal
- 21 Jan. – 1 Feb. | Sundance Film Festival, Park City & Online
- 23 Jan. – 1 Feb. | DesignTO, Toronto & Online
- 29 Jan. – 8 Feb. | International Film Festival Rotterdam
- 30 Jan. – 28 Feb. | Copenhagen Winter Jazz Festival
- 1-3 | NY NOW Winter Market, NYC
- 2-4 | AI Horizons Conference, Ft. Lauderdale
- 2-6 | RealScreen Summit, Miami
- 3 | Close the Trust Gap: Tactics for Brand Credibility, Virtual
- 3-4 | IIEX Asia Pacific, Bangkok
- 3-6 | Integrated Systems Europe, Barcelona
- 3 | Prompt Writing 101, Virtual
- 3-6 | Surface Design Show, London
- 3 | The Digital Growth Lab with Wael Esmair, Virtual
- 3 | Vibe Coding 101, Virtual
- 4 | AI-First Product Management Info Session, London & Paris
- 4 | Copyright Essentials for Filmmakers, Virtual
- 4-6 | NATPE Global, Miami & Online
- 4-14 | The Santa Barbara International Film Festival
- 5 | Connect with Younger Generations through Meaningful Marketing, Virtual
- 6 | Adweek House, SF
- 6 | FilmHelpDesk #26, Tilburg
- 6-8 | Gem & Jam, Tucson
- 6 | LeBook Connections Dubai
- 6-8 | Excision Presents: The Thunderdome, Tacoma
- 6-7 | Super Bowl Music Fest, Santa Clara
- 7-17 | Carnevale di Venezia
- 8 | Super Bowl LX, Santa Clara
- 10 | Future of Food Summit, London
- 10 | Prompt Writing 101, New York City, London & Paris
- 11 | 4A’s Decisions, Washington, D.C.
- 12 | 2026 AMA Better Marketing for a Better World Symposium, Virtual
- 12-22 | 75th Berlin International Film Festival, Berlin
- 12 | Cultural Insights Conference 2026, London
- 12-18 | European Film Market, Berlin
- 12 | Front-End Web Development Short Course Info Session, London & Paris
- 12-14 | Igloofest, Gatineau
- 12 | The World Ahead 2026, Sofia Gala Dinner
- 13-15 | Carnaval de Bahidora, Moreles
- 13 | EMARKETER Creator Economy Summit, Virtual
- 14-15 | St Kilda Festival
- 15-17 | Carnaval de Binche
- 16-18 | Landing the Plane in 2026, Atlanta
- 17 | Data Analytics Short Course Info Session, London & Paris
- 17-19 | GreenBiz 26, Phoenix
- 18-21 | Brand Insider Summit: Travel & Hospitality, Naples
- 18-21 | MOVE Summit, Pleasance
- 19-28 | Bristol Light Festival
- 19-21 | Creative Leaders Retreat, Scottsdale
- 19-22 | Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Miami Beach
- 19-23 | London Fashion Week
- 19 Feb. – 1 March | Noise Pop Festival, SF
- 19-22 | Wintergrass Festival, Bellevue
- 20-22 | EDC Mexico, Mexico City
- 20-22 | Innings Festival, Tempe
- 21 | Cheltenham Travel Festival
- 22-25 | Brand Insider Summit: Pharma & Health, Clearwater Beach
- 22-24 | MIP London
- 23-26 | On Air Fest, Brooklyn
- 24 | LeBook Connections San Francisco
- 25-26 | Green Museums Summit, Virtual
- 25 | Bootcamps: Ask Admissions Anything, Singapore
- 25 | The Art & Science of AI In Marketing, NYC
- 26 Feb. – 1 March | Frieze Los Angeles, Santa Monica
- 26 | Generation A-Z Conference 2026, London
- 26 | LeBook Connections Los Angeles
- 26-27 | New Media Summit, Austin
- 27-28 | Extra Innings Festival, Tempe
- 27 Feb. – 15 March | New York Intl. Children’s Film Fest, NYC & Online
- 27 Feb. – 1 March | WinterWonderGrass Steamboat
- 28 | shift Design Symposium, Houston
- 28 Feb. – 1 March | Skyline, LA
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