SXSW Conference Adds Nabil Ayers, Kevin Mayer, Pete Buttigieg as Speakers
variety.comSasha Urban editorThe SXSW Conference has added music executive Nabil Ayers, Candle Media co-CEO Kevin Mayer, MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan and singer-author Michelle Zauner oas keynote speakers for this month’s gathering in Austin, Texas.SXSW confirmed the final lineup of featured speakers, which now includes Pete Buttigieg, U.S.
Secretary of Transportation; investor Bill Gurley of Benchmark; former Texas Congressional rep Beto O’Rourke with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith; actors Gillian Jacobs and Joel McHale, who will appear virtually; and civil rights activists Ju’Niyah Palmer and Kenneth Walker.The newly announced keynotes include Ayers, the U.S.
president of music label Beggars Group, with journalist and radio host Andy Langer; MediaLink CEO’s Kassan and Mayer in conversation with Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton.
Zauner is singer and guitarist for indie darlings Japanese Breakfast and author of “Crying in H Mart.” “We’re excited about today’s final additions to the 2022 Conference lineup,” said Hugh Forrest, SXSW’s chief programming officer. “These speakers join a roster that represents some of the most innovative, and dynamic talent in the many different industries that make SXSW the global destination for creative professionals.”The annual festival and conference highlighting music, movies, TV, digital and more will be held for its 36th year from March 11-20 with a combination of in-person events and online experiences.
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