South by Southwest ain’t all tech conferences, red carpets, and digital influencer activations where a beautiful robot woman serves you an incredibly mid cocktail. (Yes, this is a reference pulled from personal experience.) Through their educational arm, South By offers a biiiiig schedule of teachable moments from speakers like author Casey McQuiston (Red, White & Royal Blue), screenings of films like The Inside Scholars, and even a D&D live-play experience with the Kids Table. Can’t drop 745 bucks on a badge – or convince your employer to? Drop by the Austin Marriott Downtown on Wed., March 11, for the totally free SXSW EDU Expo that offers tons of interactive exhibits as well as curated programming. – James Scott
