Hail to the Innovators: University of Michigan at SXSW 2026

​Hail to the Innovators is the University of Michigan’s flagship presence at SXSW; bringing together founders, innovators, creatives, students, and industry leaders for a day of conversation, discovery, and connection.

​What to Expect:

• ​Panels on AI, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership

• ​Live demos and innovation showcases

• ​Authentic networking between founders, industry leaders, Michigan Alumni, and students

• ​Collaboration between the University of Texas and University of Michigan

• ​Experiential activations

• ​Art and design experiences

​Who Should Attend:

• ​Corporate innovation and strategy leaders

• ​University partners and Michigan Alumni

• ​Startup founders and VCs

• ​Students exploring the future of business and technology

• ​Creatives, designers, and technologists

​Michigan is one of the world’s leading institutions at the intersection of technology, business, engineering, and impact. At SXSW, we are bringing that ecosystem to Austin as an interactive innovation hub.

​Official schedule will be posted soon