SXSW 2025: TechCrunch Staff’s Take on the Latest Developments
What We’re Seeing, Hearing, and Trying Out in Austin
SXSW 2025, the annual consumer tech-meets-music-film-culture-and-comedy conference held in Austin, is here, and this is where you can find all of our live updates. SXSW 2025 kicked off on Friday and runs through March 13.
Meetings with Founders and VCs, Keynotes, and Sessions
We’ll have folks on the ground through Friday to meet with founders and VCs, catch a show or two, and attend the numerous keynotes and sessions in the tech portion of the show, including with Bluesky, Rivian, Qualcomm, Signal, NASA, Amazon, Disney, Walmart, and Wing — to name a few. And yes, we’ll also be trying out those Waymo robotaxis.
Live Updates
Follow our live updates.
Key Takeaways
- SXSW 2025 kicked off on Friday and runs through March 13.
- The tech portion of the show features keynotes and sessions with various companies, including Bluesky, Rivian, Qualcomm, Signal, NASA, Amazon, Disney, Walmart, and Wing.
- TechCrunch staff will be trying out Waymo robotaxis during the conference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is SXSW 2025?
A: SXSW 2025 is the annual consumer tech-meets-music-film-culture-and-comedy conference held in Austin.
Q: When does SXSW 2025 start and end?
A: SXSW 2025 kicked off on Friday and runs through March 13.
Q: What can I expect to see during the tech portion of SXSW 2025?
A: The tech portion of the show features keynotes and sessions with various companies, including Bluesky, Rivian, Qualcomm, Signal, NASA, Amazon, Disney, Walmart, and Wing.
