SXSW London has announced its 2026 Festival Conference speakers, a group that includes Neon founder Tom Quinn, Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos, and the chief operating officer at Bluesky, Rose Wang.
Kicking off the first week of June, the second SXSW London will once again take over Shoreditch in East London, promising unique, informative experiences across business, tech, music, film, and TV.
The six key themes shaping the fest’s conference branch are “AI as the New Power Structure,” “Living Longer, Living Better,” “Culture Can Save Humanity,” “Society Rewired,” “Creativity in the Algorithmic Age,” and “Futurism in Practice.”
The lineup also features actress Sophia Bush, YouTube star Markiplier, British soccer player-turned-broadcaster Jill Scott, WPP CEO Cindy Rose, former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, Made in Chelsea and sweet business owner Jamie Laing, The Streets musician Mike Skinner, British Film Institute film fund director Mia Bays, and CEO of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Vinai Venkatesham.
They join the previously announced Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, who will make an appearance to discuss freeing his socially-oriented brand from Unilever and how social mission remains at the heart of commercial success. Check out the full list of speakers here.
“SXSW London is centred around the idea of convergence, bringing together voices — even unexpected pairings — in ways that rarely happen elsewhere,” said director of programming Katy Arnander. “This year’s agenda takes that idea even further. From frontier technology and medical innovation to music, activism and the creator economy, the programme strikes a strong balance between tension and harmony, ultimately cultivating a space for healthy debate.”
“By providing a space for this collision of ideas,” she added, “SXSW London is the place for any business leader, venture capitalist, or marketer to gain insights, discover innovative concepts, and expand their professional networks.”
Last week, the fest revealed the first musical acts set to perform at this year’s instalment, including Tiwa Savage, Earl Sweatshirt, and Rachel Chinouriri. The SXSW London Music Festival will once again bring together artists from across the globe, presenting “emerging voices and underground scenes alongside established acts” including Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK and indie rock band Circa Waves.
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