Where Austin Meets SXSW | Hugh Forrest

Each March, thousands gather from around the globe in Austin, Texas, for the renowned SXSW® Conference & Festivals. Hugh Forrest, Co-President and Chief Programming Officer for South by Southwest (SXSW) joins us to share invaluable insights into achieving success at SXSW, discusses the influence of Austin on the event and festival's landscape, highlights exciting 2024 sessions, and regales us with captivating stories from past events.

Hugh oversees content for the SXSW Conference, as well as the SXSW Music Festival, the SXSW Film Festival, the SXSW Comedy Festival and SXSW EDU.

Don't miss this fascinating conversation about the evolution and enduring appeal of this long-running conference and event.

Guest Links:

• SXSW: https://www.sxsw.com/
• Hugh Forrest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughforrest
  
• Central Texas Food Bank: https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org
• Knowbility: https://knowbility.org/
• Austin Habitat for Humanity: https://austinhabitat.org/