Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What if festivals became the basis for long-term economic systems for their communities? This panel explores how festivals contribute and can evolve into living ecosystems that create value for creatives, businesses, and entrepreneurs through relationships, continuity and shared context. Drawing inspiration from SXSW and Latin American experiences like HackTown, in Brazil, the panel, presented by Minas Gerais State, Brazil, examines how festivals may become durable cultural and economic infrastructure, beyond dominant global centers.
About SXSW:
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, SXSW features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. For more information, please visit sxsw.com.
Connect with SXSW:
Website: sxsw.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sxsw
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sxsw
TikTok: tiktok.com/@sxsw
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/sxsw.com
Threads: threads.com/@sxsw
What if festivals became the basis for long-term economic systems for their communities? This panel explores how festivals contribute and can evolve into living ecosystems that create value for creatives, businesses, and entrepreneurs through relationships, continuity and shared context. Drawing inspiration from SXSW and Latin American experiences like HackTown, in Brazil, the panel, presented by Minas Gerais State, Brazil, examines how festivals may become durable cultural and economic infrastructure, beyond dominant global centers.
About SXSW:
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, SXSW features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. For more information, please visit sxsw.com.
Connect with SXSW:
Website: sxsw.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sxsw
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sxsw
TikTok: tiktok.com/@sxsw
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/sxsw.com
Threads: threads.com/@sxsw
