Big Picture Learning presents: Leadership Journeys at SXSW EDU
March 11, 2026
Austin, TX
The Schott Foundation is proud to partner with Big Picture Learning to bring Leadership Journeys to SXSW EDU.
For its fifth time at SXSW EDU, Leadership Journeys returns as a celebration of truth-telling, soul, and community. Join extraordinary leaders from across the country who believe that vulnerability is not a weakness, but a strength.
Love belongs at the center of educational transformation.
Our hosts:
- Carlos Moreno, Co-Executive Director, Big Picture Learning
- Timothy Jones, Chief Visionary Officer, HipHopEd
Our Storytellers:
- Dr. Meisha Porter, Senior Visiting Fellow, Center for Education Innovation
- Dr. Nancy B. Gutiérrez, President & CEO of The Leadership Academy
- Byron Sanders, Founder and CEO, Arete Health
Our Emcee:
- Mickey Breeze, DJ, Artist and educator
This multimedia, DJ-fueled collaboration swaps turntables for slide decks – without sacrificing rhythm or soul. Expect storytelling that moves you. Expect honesty. Expect connection. Light food, beverages, and real talk will be served.
SXSW EDU is 300+ sessions and workshops across 4 days in Austin, with films, performances, exhibitions, and mentorship and networking opportunities that spark new possibilities in education. You won’t want to miss it.
