SXSW 2025

Canada: Big, Bold and Innovative

Canada is back with bold ideas and innovative projects


Explore the Canadian Innovation Lounge where featured experiences and products rotate daily. From AI-driven storytelling powered by a brain-computer interface to XR experiences for both at-home and out-of-home venues, and VR and AI solutions transforming learning and lifestyle—discover innovations shaping how we play, create, and live. Visit the Canadian Innovation Lounge to see new projects daily.

Canadian Innovation Lounge

MARCH 8 TO 11

Stay tuned for more updates on the Canadian Innovation Lounge and participating companies, and the Festival Selection.

Event Highlights

Canadian director Emma Higgins pulls back the pop-star curtain in dark SXSW thriller Sweetness

The Canadian Innovation Lounge returns to SXSW 2025

ReSources

SXSW CALENDAR

for a full listing of events featuring Canadians in Austin.

COPRO

See our step-by-step guide on creating with Canada.

PRODUCTION SERVICES

Tap into our wealth of cutting-edge expertise to make your project shine!

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In collaboration with

Major Partner

PROGRAMMING PARTNERS

WITH THE SUPPORT OF

ERIC CAZES

ARTISTIC DIRECTION

CREATIVE SUPPLIER

TECHNICAL DIRECTION

 

ERIC CAZES

WITH THE SUPPORT OF

DElEgation

Ken Proulx 

Director, Event Planning and Programming, Event Management 

Ann-Marie Picard
Advisor, Event Planning and Programming 

Clémence Bradley
Advisor, Event Planning and Programming