e.e.r.s. Selected As An Alternate for SXSW Pitch 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
e.e.r.s. Selected As An Alternate for SXSW Pitch 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Startup brings real‑time, civic crisis communication to global tech fest
[SAN FRANCISCO — Jan. 19, 2026] — e.e.r.s., a civic‑tech startup transforming how governments communicate during emergencies, announced today that it has been selected as an alternate for the 18th annual SXSW Pitch 2026, one of the world’s leading showcases for emerging technology and public‑impact innovation.
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e.e.r.s. (pronounced “ears”) will debut its AI‑powered multilingual crisis‑communication platform, designed to help government agencies deliver real‑time, verified emergency information to residents in 140 languages.
“We’re honored to bring e.e.r.s. to SXSW,” said founder Kyiana Williams, whose company was chosen from a pool of 589 applicants. “Millions of residents struggle to access local information before, during, and after a crisis. The agencies created to serve them are overwhelmed. SXSW is the perfect venue to show how technology can close critical communication gaps and strengthen community resilience.”
e.e.r.s. will present in the Smart Cities, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics track, which highlights technologies that improve civic operations, elevate urban environments, and strengthen government systems. The company’s selection underscores the urgent need for governments to use modern, accessible communication tools to meet the standards of the 21st Century IDEA Act and to address rising public expectations.
The e.e.r.s. team includes leaders with deep crisis‑response expertise, including a former FEMA official who helped shape federal emergency‑communication protocols. The platform integrates with existing government systems and delivers instant, accurate responses across SMS, web, mobile, and social channels — ensuring every resident receives critical updates in their preferred language.
SXSW Pitch is the opening weekend of the SXSW Conference & Festivals on March 13 and March 14 at the JW Marriott in Austin.
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About e.e.r.s.
e.e.r.s. is a civic‑technology company dedicated to ensuring every resident receives timely, accurate, and accessible emergency information — regardless of language, literacy level, or device. Built with government‑grade security and crisis‑response expertise, e.e.r.s. helps agencies communicate at scale, reduce misinformation, and strengthen public trust.
About SXSW
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is known worldwide for conferences and festivals that celebrate the convergence of technology, film and television, music, education, comedy and culture. The annual event serves global professionals through sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and networking that consistently generate unexpected discoveries when diverse communities come together. SXSW 2026 runs March 12–18 in downtown Austin, preceded by SXSW EDU March 9–12. Learn more at sxsw.com.
Media Contact
📞 Kyiana Williams
🏢 Founder of e.e.r.s.
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