Get Started
in PanelPicker
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Visit panelpicker.sxsw.com and sign in with
your universal SXSW account or create one for
free with your email address and a password.
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Begin your proposal by selecting "Create Idea"
followed by "EDU Session Idea" to be considered for
SXSWedu 2017.
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The application form is divided into six steps and PanelPicker allows
you to save and continue as you go.
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Click on question mark icons next to important fields for helpful tips.
For any additional questions, please reference the FAQ.
Title & Characteristics
The information required in this step will serve as
the framework for your session idea. Your selec-
tions will help the community understand and
differentiate your proposal among many others.
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The more direct and explanatory your title, the better (max. 50 characters).
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Choose the format that best represents your session structure
and presentation style. Reference the corresponding audience
seating icons that best suit your intended engagement.
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Select a track that generally aligns with your idea so that
attendees looking for similar content can find your session.
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Further clarify the focus of your session with tags.
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Clearly identify your intended audience and background knowledge required
to help attendees understand who will benefit most from your session.
Organizer Appoint a primary contact, known as the organizer, for
your session to facilitate correspondence throughout the PanelPicker
process and beyond, if accepted. The session organizer can also be a
proposed speaker, but is not assumed to be participating as a speaker
unless indicated. All organizer information submitted is kept confidential.
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