2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

SXSW Keynote Conversation: First Lady Michelle Obama

Wednesday, March 16
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Austin Convention Center
Ballroom D
531 E 4th St

First Lady Michelle Obama comes to SXSW Music to discuss her Let Girls Learn initiative, which aims to break barriers for the 62 million girls around the world who are not in school today, more than half of whom are adolescent. The SXSW Music Conference brings the global music industry together and provides the perfect platform to celebrate Women’s History Month, as the First Lady provides her call to action to support girls’ education around the world.

Hashtags: #sxsw

Presenters

Diane Warren at SXSW

Diane Warren

Songwriter





Michelle Obama at SXSW

Michelle Obama

First Lady of The United States





Missy Elliott at SXSW

Missy Elliott

Artist





Queen Latifah

Artist

Sophia Bush

Actress

Details

Access
Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband
Format
Event Type
Sessions
Level
Beginner
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