SXSW does not agree with Governor Abbott.

Across the globe, we are witnessing unspeakable tragedies, the rise of repressive regimes, and the increasing spread of violent conflict. It’s more crucial than ever that we come together to solve these greater humanitarian issues.

The defense industry has historically been a proving ground for many of the systems we rely on today. These institutions are often leaders in emerging technologies, and we believe it’s better to understand how their approach will impact our lives.

The Army’s sponsorship is part of our commitment to bring forward ideas that shape our world. In regard to Collins Aerospace, they participated this year as a sponsor of two SXSW Pitch categories, giving entrepreneurs visibility and funding for potentially game-changing work.

We have and will continue to support human rights for all. The situation in the Middle East is tragic, and it illuminates the heightened importance of standing together against injustice.

@sxsw "Diverse viewpoints" so long as they agree with us.

@sxsw REMINDER: Our military and their families make sacrifices to protect our freedoms.

@sxsw Vote for Joe not the psycho🔥

@sxsw You should welcome diverse viewpoints without inviting the Military-Industrial Complex.

@sxsw "Welcomes diverse viewpoints except Abbott's"

@sxsw i agree, (poaching, exploiting, and undercompensating for austin’s robust community of live) music *is* the soul of sxsw!

@sxsw "We're proud of musicians with the moral fortitude to boycott us for our ties to military violence, which we have no intention of severing"

@sxsw The best thing you could do is travel back in time and end the festival 10 years ago. Y’all suck

@sxsw Get a car sponsorship like everyone else, I mean god damn

@sxsw “Diverse viewpoints”, like for instance “genocide is okay as long as we keep making money”