The Light House at SXSW 2025 | Responsible Tech Event Photography

For the third year in a row, Chloe Jackman Photography was honored to join The Tech We Want in Austin for their powerful SXSW program: The Light House. A true beacon in the chaos of SXSW, The Light House offers a space for purpose-driven conversations, meaningful connections, and collective imagination around what responsible technology can and should look like.

Chloe has photographed this event since its inception and it's become one of our favorite stops on the calendar. Over two packed days filled with visionary talks, immersive activations, and energizing performances, The Light House served as a wayfinding point for anyone ready to spark new collaborations, champion ethical innovation, and connect with others building a better tech future.

At its core, The Tech We Want is a platform for bold changemakers, such as funders, founders, tech leaders, and grassroots advocates, to come together to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and accountable tech ecosystem. The values they champion align beautifully with our own: equity, community, and the belief that representation matters.

We left Austin feeling inspired (and let’s be honest, a little hoarse from cheering so much). It’s an honor to be part of a movement that’s reshaping the industry from the inside out and to do what we do best: capture the real moments that tell the story!

Real talk, bold ideas. James Johnson-Piett, Emily Best, Kelly Burton, and Aniyia Williams light up the stage at The Light House at SXSW 2025.

The Light House photo lounge brought the joy—complete with face paint, bold gear, and mirrored balloon magic.

Speakers at The Light House gather on stage at SXSW 2025, celebrating a powerful weekend of connection and responsible innovation.

The dream team behind The Light House at SXSW 2025—visionaries, organizers, and community leaders co-creating the tech future we deserve.