1. Expand Your Network

Thousands of individuals from around the world flock to SXSW each year looking for the next big thing, and this year SXSW Startup Village is a major part of the excitement. Participating in Startup Village through sponsorship, programming or showcasing your idea attracts the attention of more than an estimated 5,000 plus attendees. It’s an incredible opportunity to establish a network of professionals to work with on current and future projects.

2. Learn From Industry Leaders

One of the greatest values of SXSW Interactive is the diverse mix of industry leaders, technology innovators, investors, fresh startups, online authors, cutting-edge developers, and independent talent attracted to the event. The ample opportunities to attend panels with top-notch VCs, angel investors, and serial entrepreneurs at SXSW Startup Village make it easy to get in front of a community that can help take your concept to the next level.

3. Experience the Excitement of SXSW Accelerator

In its fifth year at SXSW, Accelerator will be a marquee event within Startup Village. For two days of Interactive programming, Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12 (three days if you include Music Accelerator on Wednesday, March 13) early stage technology startup companies will be presenting their products and/or services in front of a live audience, as well as a panel of expert judges.

4. Take Advantage of Media Exposure

SXSW attracts a mountain of media attention, and SXSW Startup Village is particularly interesting to press outlets looking to break the next exciting technology story and big deals that are happening. In addition to traditional media exposure, Startup Village attendees & companies can use an array of social media tools and leverage that attention to place their companies in the spotlight.

5. Experience All That You Are Looking for in One Stop

The beauty of Startup Village is that it will consolidate much of what already happens at SXSW Interactive into one location. Current and future entrepreneurs will enjoy the convenience of a space for learning and networking with investors, technology trailblazers and other entrepreneurs. Startups are an important part of the world economy, as well as an important element of SXSW Interactive -- we are very excited to showcase them within Startup Village.