About SXSW EDU®
For the first time, CIC hosted sessions and sent a contingent of faculty members and administrators to the SXSW EDU® Conference. CIC’s contingent included eight CIC and NetVUE staff members, ten additional presenters, and 15 representatives from CIC colleges and universities in eight states.
SXSW EDU® is an annual event fostering innovation and learning in the education industry. Located deep in the heart of Austin, Texas, SXSW EDU® brings together over 10,000 attendees from K–12 schools and higher education institutions, as well as businesses, nonprofits, and government entities focused on education. The 2025 Conference took place on March 3–6, and included over 300 sessions and workshops, two competitions, one dynamic Expo, powerful films and performances, engaging mentorship, and abundant networking opportunities between and across sectors.
CIC and NetVUE Sessions at SXSW EDU®
CIC programs and academic leaders were featured in five sessions that highlighted the innovation and expertise at independent colleges and universities:
- A Panel on Teaching Difficult Histories: Private Colleges & Public K-12
- A Conversation on Innovation & Change in Higher Education
- A Meet-Up on Faculty Leadership Beyond the Classroom
- A Panel on Scaling Fast: Using Networks for Rapid Product Growth
- A Workshop on Teaching Civil Discourse in the Classroom
For Additional Information
If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Sabalis, CIC’s senior director of foundation relations, at ssabalis@cic.edu.
If you have any questions about SXSW EDU® more generally, we encourage you to consult the conference’s FAQ page, or to consult their list of contacts.