march 13, 2026 | austin, tx

2026 SXSW: Cultural Futures Salon

This year’s SXSW conference in Austin, TX, set the stage for an inspiring gathering of visionaries at the Cultural Futures Salon, an experience powered by the generosity of Van Jones and the Dream Machine, along with Chris Brunk of Bank of America / Merrill.

The Lounge brought together several Latimer Fellows who took center stage in dynamic panel discussions exploring the Future of Black Excellence, including thought‑provoking conversations on Afrofuturism, cultural innovation, and next‑generation leadership. These photos capture the energy, creativity, and brilliance shared throughout the event—images of Fellows exchanging ideas, shaping the future, and representing the transformative spirit at the heart of the Latimer Fellowship.