Get Started
in PanelPicker
● Visit panelpicker.sxsw.com and sign
in with your universal SXSW account
or create one with your email
address and a password.
● Begin your proposal by selecting
"Create Idea" followed by "EDU
Session Idea" to be considered for
SXSWedu 2016.
● The application form is broken
down into six steps and PanelPicker
allows you to save and continue as
you go.
● Click on question mark icons next
to important fields for helpful tips.
For any additional questions, please
reference the FAQ.
Step 1: Title &
Characteristics
The information required in this step
will serve as the framework for your
session idea. Your selections will
help the community understand and
differentiate your proposal among
many others.
● The more direct and explanatory
your title, the better (max. 50
characters).
● Choose the format that best rep-
resents your session structure and
presentation style. Reference the
corresponding audience seating
icons that best suits your intended
engagement.
● Select a theme that generally aligns
with your idea so that attendees
looking for similar content can find
your session.
● Further clarify the focus of your
session with tags.
● Clearly identify your intended
audience and background
knowledge required to help
attendees understand who will
benefit most from your session.
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