1. Expand Your Network

Thousands of individuals from around the world flock to SXSW each year looking for the next big thing, and this year SXSW Startup Village is a major part of the excitement. Participating in Startup Village through sponsorship, programming or showcasing your idea attracts the attention of more than an estimated 2,000 plus attendees. It’s an incredible opportunity to establish a network of professionals to work with on current and future projects.

2. Learn From Industry Leaders

One of the greatest values of SXSW is the amazing mix of industry leaders, technology innovators, big-name companies, fresh startups, and independent talent attracted to the event. The ample opportunities to attend panels with top-notch VCs, angel investors, and serial entrepreneurs at SXSW Startup Village make it easy to get in front of a community that can help take your concept to the next level.

3. Experience the Excitement of SXSW Accelerator

In its fourth year at SXSW, Accelerator will be a marquee event within Startup Village. Music registrants are invited to attend two days of programming, Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday March 14, where early stage technology startup companies will be presenting their products and/or services in front of a live audience, as well as a panel of expert judges as they help in the showcasing of technology companies who advance social media, mobile applications, web entertainment, health, news, music and innovative web.

4. Take Advantage of Media Exposure

SXSW attracts a mountain of media attention, and SXSW Startup Village is particularly interesting to press outlets looking to break the next exciting technology story and big deals that are happening. In addition to traditional media exposure, Startup Village attendees & companies can use an array of social media tools and leverage that attention to place their companies in the spotlight.

5. Experience All That You Are Looking for in One Stop

The beauty of Startup Village is that it will consolidate much of what already happens at SXSW into one location. Current and future entrepreneurs will enjoy the convenience of a space for learning and networking with investors, technology trailblazers and other entrepreneurs.