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How can independent creatives navigate the uncertainties of the entertainment industry? Swipe to explore some of the discussions coming to the #SXSW2026 Film & TV Conference. 👉 See more sessions announced for #SXSW here: https://ow.ly/vTuL50Xt7Ee

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From conversations about fan strategy and engagement to the uncertain future of streaming, explore some of the ideas taking stage at the #SXSW2026 Music Conference. See more music sessions announced for #SXSW: https://ow.ly/I6U250Xqhu8

Announcing 250+ sessions for #SXSW2026 selected by community votes, industry experts, and SX staff. Swipe to learn more about some of the Innovation Conference panels covering #AI, #creativity, and human connection. 👉 Discover more sessions accepted from PanelPicker here: https://ow.ly/L21f50XmNMt

Introducing the change-makers shaping the future of the music industry at the #SXSW2026 Music Conference. ⬇️ Andreea Gleeson is the CEO of TuneCore, one of the most dynamic and innovative companies in the music industry. She will lead a conversation with singer Russ to discuss how independent artists can succeed and thrive on their own terms in this competitive industry. Alec Ellin is co-founder and CEO of Laylo, and has helped teams behind artists like Sabrina Carpenter and John Summit amplify artists’ releases by taking a strategic approach to generating buzz. His session with other music marketing experts will explore how top artists are utilizing community engagement to fuel demand and drive fans to action. Rodney Jerkins AKA "Darkchild", music producer and frequent collaborator of artists like Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, and more, will discuss legacy, ownership, and other lessons learned during his 30 years in the game. Darkchild will be joined by Jamie Dominguez, the National Director of Industry Relations at The Mechanical Licensing Collective. As a long-time champion of creators through mentorship and advocacy initiatives, she is sure to bring to the session a focus on ever-evolving conversations around creation and rights management. Explore more #SXSW speakers here: https://ow.ly/6XfV50XfHnJ

Introducing more creators and disruptors speaking at the #SXSW Innovation Conference in March. ⬇️ Mohnish Pabrai is the Founder and Managing Partner of Pabrai Investment Funds. His session will outline a latticework of mental models for navigating uncertainty, spotting opportunities, and sidestepping avoidable errors in #financial decisions. Karen Hao is a journalist covering the intersections of #AI and society. Her SXSW session will explore an approach to AI that decenters Silicon Valley’s approach of “move fast and break things” to an alternative vision that centers our humanity. As a futurist who sees #space exploration as a means to help our own planet, Dava Newman was the first woman engineer to have served as a NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration deputy administrator and currently is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Apollo Program Professor of Astronautics. Her SXSW session will detail how innovation can change the way we engage with each other and the Earth. Jon Youshaei is one of a select few #creators to work at both YouTube and Instagram and has used this insider knowledge to grow his own online audiences. His session will outline a playbook that aspiring content creators can follow to crack the algorithm code. Lauren Stafford Webb has been the Chief Marketing Officer at SoFi since 2019, and she will take the stage in March 2026 to discuss with other CMOs on how they can amplify human creativity and empathy in #marketing. See the full list of announced speakers and sessions here: https://ow.ly/aWcM50Xb85e

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