SXSW Unveils More Keynote and Featured Speakers, Including Issa Rae, Conan O’Brien and Kevin Bacon

SXSW Adds Issa Rae, Joe Manganiello, Conan O’Brien, Kevin Bacon & More Speakers To Lineup

SXSW's Speakers lineup has expanded with the addition of Issa Rae, Joe Manganiello, Conan O'Brien, Kevin Bacon and more.

Actress Issa Rae among 2025 SXSW keynote speakers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Actress, writer, producer and director Issa Rae is among those named keynote speakers at the 2025 South by Southwest Conference & Festivals. Rae is noted for her work in "Insecure," "One of Them Days," "Barbie" and "Awkward Black Girl." She joins Signal President Meredith Whittaker, Colossal Biosciences Founder and CEO Ben Lamm, as well as actor, producer, director, author and competition host Joe Manganiello among the latest sle…

SXSW Unveils More Keynote and Featured Speakers, Including Issa Rae, Conan O’Brien and Kevin Bacon

South by Southwest has announced new keynotes and its latest round of featured speakers, including Issa Rae, Conan O'Brien and Kevin Bacon.

Meredith Whittaker, Pedro Pascal, Issa Rae & More at SXSW 2025

Announcing additional keynotes and 45+ featured speakers for the 39th edition of the SXSW Conference, which celebrates the convergence of technology, film, television, and music. SXSW will kick off with illuminating opening remarks from Kasley Killam—renowned social health expert and award-winning author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. A trailblazer in the field…