Meet Them First
The most useful person you meet here probably won't work in your industry.
Networking at SXSW London
SXSW London puts founders, investors, commissioners, artists, marketers and executives on one campus for six days, and gives you structured ways to find each other: mentor sessions, roundtables, group chats and meet-ups.
167
Mentors
50+
Meet-Ups
25+
Roundtables
19,500
connections made in 2026
4,500+
cross industry conversations facilitated
80%
of delegates identified a new business opportunity
What Happens Off Stage
Some of the most valuable moments at SXSW London do not happen on stage.
They happen over coffee after a session. During an introduction from a mentor. Around a table of people working on the same problem. Or in a chance meeting with someone from a completely different industry.
That is why networking runs through the whole festival, and is not left to the bar.
Mentors
Fifteen minutes with someone who has done it.
Book a one-to-one session with an experienced mentor from technology, business, music, screen or the creative industries. Bring one question: a career move, a funding round, a deal.
Roundtables
One subject. One table. One specialist leading it.
Small, facilitated discussions for people who want to go deep. You are encouraged to take part as this is your chance to join the discussion.
45 minutes, led by a specialist voice.
Group Chats
Three experts in one session.
A rotating format. Spend time with three different voices on the same topic, and hear where they disagree.
Meet Ups
Find your people.
Informal gatherings built around shared industries, interests and communities. Many are hosted with festival partners and community organisations.
Networking by Design
The campus is designed for unplanned meetings. Beyond the booked formats you will find:
Coffee meet-ups
Delegate lounges
Industry receptions
Partner activations
Evening events
Speaker Q&As
Community gatherings
Festival parties
Even the queues
It is not who you came with. It is who you leave knowing.
Quotes
"2026 was my first visit to SXSW London, and I was delighted by how easy networking felt throughout the festival. Every person I met led to a meaningful conversation and a new perspective"
Sandra - Senior Marketing Manager, Medien.Bayern
"Thanks to the network I landed a great opportunity and would recommend any creative to join"
Faith - Freelance Creative Producer
"This year, I made more connections and have already had several meetings with people I met in Shoreditch. SXSW London is truly an amazing networking experience accompanied by lots of learning opportunities"
Amanda - Executive Director of Publicity, TREND PR
“Small world. Bumped into a colleague I used to work with many years ago. Led to us collaborating on a project at work... Nice to re-connect and a great example of getting like-minded people together”
Tariq - Head Of Customer Data, Starbucks
“It started with turning up to a music video roundtable... Later that day, I spotted the facilitator and we got chatting. He invited me to a screening that evening... I'm still in touch with both people I met that day, and the conversations continue to shape the way I look at my life and future”
Freya - Marketing Manager
“After attending the SXSW festival with some of my music community, members were able to connect with the music industry and were booked for other opportunities such as performances and mentorship”
Kemi - Artist and Founder, Sulola Music
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