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SXSW London Unveils 2026 Festival Conference Agenda and Speakers
The 2026 SXSW London Festival will feature over 200 artists and industry sessions on AI, healthcare, culture, and activism, expanding its global influence after 25,000 attendees in 2025.
On Friday, SXSW London announced its 2026 festival and conference agenda, returning to Shoreditch this June to build on its inaugural success.
Organizers revealed six key themes for the 2026 conference programme, including "AI as the New Power Structure" and "Living Longer, Living Better," spanning technology, business, health, and culture.
High-Profile speakers include Bluesky COO Rose Wang, Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos, and former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, alongside Tottenham Hotspur CEO Vinai Venkatesham and musician Mike Skinner.
The SXSW London Music Festival will showcase more than 200 artists across more than 20 venues, featuring established acts including Tiwa Savage, Earl Sweatshirt, and Rachel Chinouriri.
SXSW London Director of Programming Katy Arnander described the event as a space for convergence, blending local identity with the original Austin spirit to foster healthy debate.