The International House Presents: Frequency

The International House Presents: FREQUENCY is the official global gateway into SXSW 2026—designed as a high-impact convening of founders, investors, governments, and global partners at the moment alignment matters most.

The International Accelerator's most ambitious concept yet, now at The Long Center for the Performing Arts, FREQUENCY blends the structure and credibility of a global summit with the energy and scale of SXSW, creating clarity and forward motion before the noise of the week begins.

Rather than a traditional conference, FREQUENCY operates as a system—intentionally guiding participants through ideas, decisions, and shared momentum across three integrated environments: BEAT, MOVEMENT, and RHYTHM.

The day begins with BEAT, where innovation establishes tempo through keynotes, panels, and international pitch programming. From there, MOVEMENT advances ideas into action through curated environments focused on conversations and alignment. As day transitions into evening, RHYTHM takes center stage featuring music and entertainment, honoring the tradition of SXSW.

Info: Welcome to International House 2026! Check-in and grab a coffee - James Smith, Chief Commercial Officer of International Accelerator, will outline the day's programming and introduce a special keynote address from our VIP guest.

Info: Join IA Global Venture's Managing Partner, Nikos Iatropoulos, host a revolving fireside chat with several founders, joining him onstage to answer questions about artificial intelligence and the impact it is having on their industry, their clients, and how they are changing the markets they serve.

Info: Hosted by International Accelerator VP of Finance & Operations, Garrett Smith, watch 10 international founders present their startups and the problems they are solving. The selected startups will compete for a $500 prize and NEW for 2026, the audience will have a chance to vote for their favorite concept and will represent 50% of the decision! REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 9TH!

Info: Featuring five female founders from International Accelerator who launched their companies in 2025 - Listen to IA's female-led startups answer questions, tell their unique stories, and their unique successes and challenges.

Info: The International House's first female-led pitch competition, featuring 10 selected startup founders who will present their companies and the problems they are solving. They will compete for a $500 Cash Prize with a VIP panel of judges and for 2026, audience voting will represent 50% of the decision! REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 9TH!

Info: REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 9TH!

Info: The International House's final pitch competition of the day - Watch10 international founders present their startups and the problems they are solving. The selected startups will compete for a $500 prize and NEW for 2026, the audience will have a chance to vote for their favorite concept and will represent 50% of the decision! REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 9TH!

Info: Join the International House team as they announce the winners from the three pitch competitions held during the day and present them with their prizes!

Info: With cocktails and late night bites, join The International House as we close the day with FREQUENCY After Dark, a live DJ event and party celebrating SXSW 2026!

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