South by Southwest Conference and Festivals today announced a final round of Keynotes and Featured Speakers for the 36th annual Conference taking place in Austin, TX from March 11-20, with Ron Howard, Ted Lasso stars Brett Goldstein and Brendan Hunt, actor-filmmaker Gillian Jacobs, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. representative Beto O’Rourke, and musicians Brian Eno and Nathaniel Rateliff among the notable additions.
Buttigieg, More than Robots helmer Jacobs, O’Rourke and more will serve as featured speakers, with Howard, Goldstein, Hunt, Eno and Rateliff respectively taking part in featured sessions on Changing the Future of Food, Ted Lasso Season 2, Art & Climate and Music & The Movement.
Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters and EP and host of The New York Times podcast Together Apart, will serve as the conference’s Opening Speaker, with writer Nabil Ayers (My...
Buttigieg, More than Robots helmer Jacobs, O’Rourke and more will serve as featured speakers, with Howard, Goldstein, Hunt, Eno and Rateliff respectively taking part in featured sessions on Changing the Future of Food, Ted Lasso Season 2, Art & Climate and Music & The Movement.
Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters and EP and host of The New York Times podcast Together Apart, will serve as the conference’s Opening Speaker, with writer Nabil Ayers (My...
- 3/1/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
South by Southwest Conference and Festivals has announced that Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg; author and host of the New York Times podcast “Together Apart” Priya Parker in conversation with Anand Giridharadas; and writer and author Charles Yu as Keynote Speakers, along with a new round of Featured Speakers for SXSW Online.
The virtual event takes place from March 16-20, 2021.
Buttigieg, Parker, and Yu join the Keynote lineup that includes previously-announced sessions from entrepreneur, political leader and author Stacey Abrams in a Keynote conversation with author N.K. Jemisi; and legendary musician, philanthropist and entrepreneur Willie Nelson in conversation with Texas Monthly writer at large Andy Langer. More information about SXSW programming formats and themes can be found here.
Newly-announced Featured Sessions include:
President George W. Bush in Conversation with Evan Smith: 43rd President of the United States of America, and author of the upcoming book Out of Many,...
The virtual event takes place from March 16-20, 2021.
Buttigieg, Parker, and Yu join the Keynote lineup that includes previously-announced sessions from entrepreneur, political leader and author Stacey Abrams in a Keynote conversation with author N.K. Jemisi; and legendary musician, philanthropist and entrepreneur Willie Nelson in conversation with Texas Monthly writer at large Andy Langer. More information about SXSW programming formats and themes can be found here.
Newly-announced Featured Sessions include:
President George W. Bush in Conversation with Evan Smith: 43rd President of the United States of America, and author of the upcoming book Out of Many,...
- 2/24/2021
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
SXSW Adds Pete Buttigieg As Keynote; Ava DuVernay, George W. Bush And More Set For Featured Sessions
South by Southwest (aka SXSW) has revealed its final round for its already robust lineup of keynotes and featured sessions. The online iteration of the SXSW conference and festival is set to take place March 16-20.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, host New York Times podcast Together Apart Priya Parker, and Interior Chinatown author Charles Yu join the Keynote lineup that includes previously-announced sessions from political leader and game-changer Stacey Abrams as well as music icon Willie Nelson.
“The three Keynote Speakers we’re announcing today are a perfect complement to our Conference lineup for SXSW Online 2021,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “Charles Yu’s amazing novel Interior Chinatown brings a completely unique perspective to the immigrant experience in the United States. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will emphasize SXSW’s continued focus on how technological innovations are transforming mobility. And no one understands the importance of gatherings, and...
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, host New York Times podcast Together Apart Priya Parker, and Interior Chinatown author Charles Yu join the Keynote lineup that includes previously-announced sessions from political leader and game-changer Stacey Abrams as well as music icon Willie Nelson.
“The three Keynote Speakers we’re announcing today are a perfect complement to our Conference lineup for SXSW Online 2021,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “Charles Yu’s amazing novel Interior Chinatown brings a completely unique perspective to the immigrant experience in the United States. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will emphasize SXSW’s continued focus on how technological innovations are transforming mobility. And no one understands the importance of gatherings, and...
- 2/24/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
South by Southwest has added U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as a keynote speaker.
The virtual festival, which will take place March 16-20, will feature the former presidential candidate as part of a keynote lineup that also includes Stacey Abrams and Willie Nelson. The other keynote speakers announced Wednesday were Interior Chinatown author Charles Yu and Together Apart host Priya Parker, in conversation with Winners Take All author Anand Giridharadas.
The keynote speakers will lead a slate of programming that will also feature former President George W. Bush, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Chance the Rapper, Kenan Thompson, Don Lemon and Jemele Hill.
“The ...
The virtual festival, which will take place March 16-20, will feature the former presidential candidate as part of a keynote lineup that also includes Stacey Abrams and Willie Nelson. The other keynote speakers announced Wednesday were Interior Chinatown author Charles Yu and Together Apart host Priya Parker, in conversation with Winners Take All author Anand Giridharadas.
The keynote speakers will lead a slate of programming that will also feature former President George W. Bush, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Chance the Rapper, Kenan Thompson, Don Lemon and Jemele Hill.
“The ...
- 2/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
South by Southwest has added U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as a keynote speaker.
The virtual festival, which will take place March 16-20, will feature the former presidential candidate as part of a keynote lineup that also includes Stacey Abrams and Willie Nelson. The other keynote speakers announced Wednesday were Interior Chinatown author Charles Yu and Together Apart host Priya Parker, in conversation with Winners Take All author Anand Giridharadas.
The keynote speakers will lead a slate of programming that will also feature former President George W. Bush, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Chance the Rapper, Kenan Thompson, Don Lemon and Jemele Hill.
“The ...
The virtual festival, which will take place March 16-20, will feature the former presidential candidate as part of a keynote lineup that also includes Stacey Abrams and Willie Nelson. The other keynote speakers announced Wednesday were Interior Chinatown author Charles Yu and Together Apart host Priya Parker, in conversation with Winners Take All author Anand Giridharadas.
The keynote speakers will lead a slate of programming that will also feature former President George W. Bush, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Chance the Rapper, Kenan Thompson, Don Lemon and Jemele Hill.
“The ...
- 2/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Hello Sunshine and Together Live are partnering to bring a live touringlfeaturing storytelling from intersectional, intergenerational women to cities across North America.
Tickets for events in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Toronto, Cincinnati, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Minneapolis, Fayetteville, Ar, and Austin will go on sale Sept. 28.
Customers interested in purchasing the presale tickets can register Sept. 10-16 at http://www.TogetherLive.com to receive an invitation along with the presale password to purchase tickets before the general public goes on sale Sept. 28.
Hello Sunshine x Together Live will feature authors, thought leaders, musicians, comedians, celebrities and ordinary people sharing stories from their own lives. Confirmed participants include Reese Witherspoon, Brené Brown, Cheryl Strayed, Yara Shahidi, Ruthie Lindsey, Cleo Wade, Luvvie Ajayi, Abby Wambach, Glennon Doyle, Maysoon Zayid, Priya Parker, Melissa Villasenor, Nicole Byer and Milck (Connie Lim). The Hello Sunshine x Together Live Tour will visit ten cities across the United...
Tickets for events in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Toronto, Cincinnati, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Minneapolis, Fayetteville, Ar, and Austin will go on sale Sept. 28.
Customers interested in purchasing the presale tickets can register Sept. 10-16 at http://www.TogetherLive.com to receive an invitation along with the presale password to purchase tickets before the general public goes on sale Sept. 28.
Hello Sunshine x Together Live will feature authors, thought leaders, musicians, comedians, celebrities and ordinary people sharing stories from their own lives. Confirmed participants include Reese Witherspoon, Brené Brown, Cheryl Strayed, Yara Shahidi, Ruthie Lindsey, Cleo Wade, Luvvie Ajayi, Abby Wambach, Glennon Doyle, Maysoon Zayid, Priya Parker, Melissa Villasenor, Nicole Byer and Milck (Connie Lim). The Hello Sunshine x Together Live Tour will visit ten cities across the United...
- 9/11/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and Wme are teaming on Together Live, an all-female live storytelling event that will travel to cities across North America.
Organizers say the event will feature authentic storytelling and inspiring conversations for and by intersectional, intergenerational women, including Witherspoon, Yara Shahidi and Abby Wambach, among others. Hello Sunshine will then produce digital content drawn from the events’ speakers and performers for YouTube, Facebook and original podcast series.
Appearances in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Toronto, Cincinnati, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Minneapolis, Fayetteville, Ar, and Austin will go on sale September 28th.
Together Live will feature authors, thought leaders, musicians, comedians, celebrities and ordinary people alike who will share raw, real stories from their own lives, according to organizers. In addition to Witherspoon, Shahidi and Wambach, confirmed participants include Brené Brown, Cheryl Strayed, Ruthie Lindsey, Cleo Wade, Luvvie Ajayi, Glennon Doyle, Maysoon Zayid, Priya Parker, Melissa Villasenor, Nicole Byer...
Organizers say the event will feature authentic storytelling and inspiring conversations for and by intersectional, intergenerational women, including Witherspoon, Yara Shahidi and Abby Wambach, among others. Hello Sunshine will then produce digital content drawn from the events’ speakers and performers for YouTube, Facebook and original podcast series.
Appearances in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Toronto, Cincinnati, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Minneapolis, Fayetteville, Ar, and Austin will go on sale September 28th.
Together Live will feature authors, thought leaders, musicians, comedians, celebrities and ordinary people alike who will share raw, real stories from their own lives, according to organizers. In addition to Witherspoon, Shahidi and Wambach, confirmed participants include Brené Brown, Cheryl Strayed, Ruthie Lindsey, Cleo Wade, Luvvie Ajayi, Glennon Doyle, Maysoon Zayid, Priya Parker, Melissa Villasenor, Nicole Byer...
- 9/11/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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