SXSW 2024
SXSW 2024: 35 speakers across 35 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Jon Burkhart, Kit Altin, and Tristan Harris.
Speaker Lineup

Ai WeiweiArtist
"Featured Session"
corporate social responsibilitypurpose driven businesssocial impact
Also at: Frieze Art Fair
corporate social responsibilitypurpose driven businesssocial impact
Also at: Frieze Art Fair
Alone ForeverKeynoteResearcher | The Psychology of Loneliness
"Alone Forever"
psychological safetyworkplace mental health
psychological safetyworkplace mental health

Andrew YangKeynoteCo-Chair, Forward Party
"Featured Session"
future trends predictionsstartup founder journeyvalues driven organizations
future trends predictionsstartup founder journeyvalues driven organizations
Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival · Marketing AI Conference (MAICON)
Augmented HumansKeynoteFuturist | The Rise of Augmented Humans
"Humanoids or Augmented Humans: Accelerating Autonomy with AI"
biotech health techfuture trends predictionsgenerative ai llms
biotech health techfuture trends predictionsgenerative ai llms
Austin City LimitsKeynoteAustin City Limits | Music Festival & Cultural Touchstone
"Backstage with Austin City Limits (ACL): Five Decades of Music"
content storytelling marketingcreator economy
content storytelling marketingcreator economy
Ben GoertzelKeynoteArtificial General Intelligence | Decentralized AI | Cognitive Science
web3 blockchain
web3 blockchain
Also at: Web Summit · Token · TNW Conference
Cheryl Miller HouserKeynoteAward-winning filmmaker and storytelling expert helping leaders connect through human-centered narrative
"The Science & Craft of Storytelling: How to Make People Care"
creative thinkingexecutive presencepersuasion influence
creative thinkingexecutive presencepersuasion influence
Creative DiscussionKeynoteCreative Strategist | Design Thinking & Innovation
"The Future of Power: A Creative Discussion on Possibilities"
creative thinkingdesign thinkinginnovation mindset
creative thinkingdesign thinkinginnovation mindset

Dara KhosrowshahiKeynoteCEO, Uber
"A Conversation with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin"
Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival
Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival
Driving InnovationKeynoteInnovation Strategist | Driving Organizational Transformation
"Driving Innovation: Technical Advances in Transportation"
ai strategy implementationcorporate innovationdisruptive innovation
ai strategy implementationcorporate innovationdisruptive innovation
Equitable FutureKeynoteResearcher & Activist | Equitable Technology for the Future
"Creating an Equitable Future for Artists in Streaming"
accessible inclusive designai ethics governancesocial enterprise
accessible inclusive designai ethics governancesocial enterprise
Expect MoreKeynoteAuthor & Futurist | Decoding the Future of Work
"Expect More: Aligning Healthcare with Consumer Tech's Ease and Insight"
ai strategy implementationfuture trends predictionsworkforce transformation
Also at: RSA Conference
ai strategy implementationfuture trends predictionsworkforce transformation
Also at: RSA Conference
Exploring Your OrganizationKeynoteOrganizational Psychology Expert | Elevating Teams & Culture
"Exploring Your Organization's Futures"
culture design transformationhigh performance teamsorganizational agility
culture design transformationhigh performance teamsorganizational agility
Familiar VoicesKeynoteCo-founder of Familiar Voices | Storytelling & Audience Connection
"The New Influence Frontier: Familiar Voices in Podcasting"
content storytelling marketingpersuasion influencestorytelling narrative
content storytelling marketingpersuasion influencestorytelling narrative
For ArtistsKeynoteCreative Director | Empowering Artists Through Tech
"The International Touring Boom for Artists"
Industry ConvergenceKeynoteInnovation Strategist | Convergence of Emerging Technologies
"Houston's Industry Convergence is Shaping the Future"
ai strategy implementationdisruptive innovationfuture trends predictions
ai strategy implementationdisruptive innovationfuture trends predictions
It WorthKeynoteThought Leader | Unlocking Human Potential Through Behavioral Design
customer experience cxdesign thinking
customer experience cxdesign thinking
John LegendKeynoteGrammy-winning artist | Speaker on music and social impact
"Featured Session"
communication influencecreative thinkingpurpose driven business
communication influencecreative thinkingpurpose driven business
Also at: TED · Aspen Ideas Festival

Jon BurkhartKeynoteFounder of TBC Global | Co-author of 'Newsjacking' | SXSW Advisory Board
"Guest Exhilaration: Sport's Got A New Joy Fueled Fan Journey"
brand strategyconsumer behaviorcontent storytelling marketing
Also at: Google Firestarters
brand strategyconsumer behaviorcontent storytelling marketing
Also at: Google Firestarters

Kit AltinKeynoteChief Strategy Officer at The Gate London | Campaign Global Strategic Leader of the Year | D&AD Educator
brand strategycreative thinkingpurpose driven business
brand strategycreative thinkingpurpose driven business
Market DominatorKeynoteMarket Disruption Expert | Driving Exponential Growth
"Building for Growth: From Startup to Market Dominator"
disruptive innovationgrowth mindsetstartup founder journey
disruptive innovationgrowth mindsetstartup founder journey
Mental HealthKeynoteMental Health Advocate | Psychology of Wellbeing
burnout resiliencestress performanceworkplace mental health
burnout resiliencestress performanceworkplace mental health
More TimeKeynoteTime Management Expert | 'More Time' Author & Productivity Strategist
focus deep worktime energy management
focus deep worktime energy management
Next Gen WorkforceKeynoteWorkforce Innovation Expert | Future of Work & Gen Z
"Bridging the Gap: Developing the Next Gen Workforce"
gen z workplacemillennial leadershipworkforce transformation
gen z workplacemillennial leadershipworkforce transformation
Olivier RousteingKeynoteCreative Director, BALMAIN | Pioneering Fashion Innovation
brand strategycreative thinkingluxury premium
Also at: Cannes Lions
brand strategycreative thinkingluxury premium
Also at: Cannes Lions
Ray KurzweilKeynoteGoogle Director of Engineering | Pioneering the Future of AI & Human Potential
"Featured Session"
artificial intelligencecustomer experience cxdigital transformation
Also at: TED
artificial intelligencecustomer experience cxdigital transformation
Also at: TED

Rohit BhargavaKeynoteNon-Obvious Company Founder | Innovation & Marketing Strategy Expert
"The 4 Elements of Non-Obvious Thinking"
brand strategycreative thinkingfuture trends predictions
brand strategycreative thinkingfuture trends predictions
Scaling Your StartupKeynoteStartup Founder | Scaling High-Growth Ventures
"Uncovering the Secrets to Scaling Your Startup"
go to market strategyscaling organizationsstartup founder journey
go to market strategyscaling organizationsstartup founder journey
Sundar PichaiKeynoteCEO of Google and Alphabet | Leading AI innovation and global technology transformation
"Featured Session"
ai strategy implementationdigital transformationenterprise technology strategy
Also at: NRF Big Show
ai strategy implementationdigital transformationenterprise technology strategy
Also at: NRF Big Show
Sustainable Lifestyle ProductsKeynoteSustainable Lifestyle Entrepreneur | Circularity & Responsible Production
"Sustainable Lifestyle Products: A Conversation with Changemakers"
circular economystartup founder journeysustainable business models
circular economystartup founder journeysustainable business models
Tim FerrissKeynoteAuthor of "The 4-Hour Workweek" | Host of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast
"The Random Show with Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose"
focus deep workhigh performance habits
focus deep workhigh performance habits
Also at: Nordic Business Forum · TED · EG

Tristan HarrisKeynoteTechnology Ethics Innovator | Center for Humane Technology Co-Founder
"Featured Session"
ai ethics governancedigital transformationenterprise technology strategy
ai ethics governancedigital transformationenterprise technology strategy
Also at: TED · TEDxBrussels · Aspen Ideas Festival · DLD
Twitch StreamingKeynoteTwitch Streamer | Mastering the Creator Economy
"Twitch Streaming and The Evolution of The Creator Economy"
building personal brandcreator economy
building personal brandcreator economy
Vision ProKeynoteVision Pro | Next-Gen Augmented Reality & the Future of Computing
"XR In The Age Of Vision Pro"
future trends predictionsmetaverse spatial computingproduct market fit
future trends predictionsmetaverse spatial computingproduct market fit
Wanna Do Is HateKeynoteComedian & Social Critic | Challenging Conformity & Injustice
"All I Wanna Do Is Hate"
crisis leadershipthought leadership
crisis leadershipthought leadership
What this lineup covered
The topics this edition's speakers are known for.
Industries represented
The sectors this edition's speakers come from.
Speakers here who tour together
Pairs from this lineup who've shared the stage at other conferences too.
Tim Ferriss & Tristan Harris3 shared eventsTristan Harris & Andrew Yang3 shared eventsJohn Legend & Andrew Yang2 shared eventsJohn Legend & Sundar Pichai2 shared eventsRay Kurzweil & Andrew Yang2 shared eventsRay Kurzweil & John Legend2 shared eventsRay Kurzweil & Sundar Pichai2 shared eventsSundar Pichai & Andrew Yang2 shared eventsTim Ferriss & Andrew Yang2 shared eventsTim Ferriss & John Legend2 shared eventsTim Ferriss & Jon Burkhart2 shared eventsTim Ferriss & Ray Kurzweil2 shared events
Sessions with video
A Conversation with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin
Dara KhosrowshahiKeynote
All I Wanna Do Is Hate
Wanna Do Is HateKeynote
Alone Forever
Alone ForeverKeynote
Backstage with Austin City Limits (ACL): Five Decades of Music
Austin City LimitsKeynote
Ben Goertzel at SXSW 2024
Ben GoertzelKeynote
Bridging the Gap: Developing the Next Gen Workforce
Next Gen WorkforceKeynote
Building for Growth: From Startup to Market Dominator
Market DominatorKeynote
Creating an Equitable Future for Artists in Streaming
Equitable FutureKeynote
Driving Innovation: Technical Advances in Transportation
Driving InnovationKeynote
Expect More: Aligning Healthcare with Consumer Tech's Ease and Insight
Expect MoreKeynote
Exploring Your Organization's Futures
Exploring Your OrganizationKeynote
Houston's Industry Convergence is Shaping the Future
Industry ConvergenceKeynote
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