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Daniel EkSpotify CEO Daniel Ek will participate in a keynote interview on March 16.

SXSW® InteractiveSXSW® Interactive features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. Join us March 2010 for the panels, the parties, the 13th Annual Web Awards, the ScreenBurn at SXSW® Arcade, the Film and Interactive Trade Show and Exhibition, Microsoft BizSpark Accelerator at SXSW® and, of course, the inspirational experience that only SXSW® can deliver.

The Latest Bits & Bytes from SXSW® Interactive

SXSW Town Hall: Tuesday at 12:30 in Ballroom D

town-hall.gifWhat do you like about the 2010 SXSW Interactive Festival? What suggestions do you have for improving the 2011 event? SXSW Interactive is a community-powered event, so your feedback is very important to us. Stop by the SXSW Town Hall on Tuesday, March 16 from 12:30-1:30 to voice your opinions on the shape and feel of the 2011 event. Speakers (quote unquote) for this special session include SXSW Interactive Festival Director Hugh Forrest and Interactive Producer Shawn O'Keefe.

Q&A with Lemmy of Motörhead

F18755_0.jpgComing off Lemmy: the movie, and before The Motörhead show at Austin Music Hall, Lemmy will be stopping for an interview with Johnny Doom of Kerrang Radio. This special event is by invite or for SXSW badges only. Head to the British Music Embassy at Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto Blvd), today, March 16th from 5:30-6:30pm.

"Devo, the Internet and You" Panel at 3:30 Tuesday in 18ABCD

AndrewAuten_Devo_Blog.jpgIf you can't get me no satisfaction, then be sure to attend the special "Devo, the Internet and You" session from 3:30-4:30 in 18ABCD on the top floor of the Austin Convention Center.

Saturday Keynote Recap: Valerie Casey

ValerieCasey_Blog.jpgWhile headlines of natural disasters, climate change and corporate scandal dominate mainstream media, virtually absent are talks of the exponentially larger problem of sustainability. Valerie Casey, founder and Executive Director of the Designers Accord, used her SXSW Interactive keynote as a call to rally the interactive community to create positive social and environmental changes.

Microsoft BizSpark Accelerator at SXSW - Day 1 Recap and Day 2 Live!

Christine-Tran-Accelerator2_Blog.jpgDoors opened Monday morning for the second annual Microsoft BizSpark Accelerator competition at SXSW. Thirty companies vied for a spot in Tuesday's final round and a chance at the grand prize title. Overall, it was the perfect opportunity for young companies to increase their visibility, polish their elevator pitch, and get feedback from a a panel of judges consisting of VCs, start up founders, and more.

We'll be posting a write up of each company later (check back next week), but for now - here are finalists in each of the four categories, and highlights from the day:

Keep The Party Going at the Pure Volume House

pure_volume.jpgWant to keep the party going after the venues close at SXSW? Stop by the PureVolume House on 5th and Trinity and keep it going until 4am every day of the festival. Bands, cocktails, beer, a smoking patio and a great vibe. SXSW badges get priority admission as long as you have RSVP'd. Click here and do it quick before the list fills up!

Film & Interactive Day Events: Tuesday, March 16

Welcome to SXSW Film and Interactive 2010! Below is a list of just some of the events taking place on Tuesday, March 16th.

    Film Events for March, 16th 9:30am-5pm

Elektra Luxx Rescheduled For Tonight!

F19901.jpgElektra Luxx rescheduled! TONIGHT March 15th, G-Tech Theater at 11:45pm. Badges in 1st, then passes, then individ tix from last night. G-Tech is a SMALLER Theater - if you don't get in, individ tix will be refunded at G-Tech box office.

ScreenBurn at SXSW AAA and Casual Game Design Winners Announced!

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Developers, artists, game enthusiasts, and industry leaders united Sunday afternoon for a battle of the minds at the ScreenBurn at SXSW Game Design Competition sponsored by USA Network. The competition for both categories was both heated and intense, creative and inspirational. While all of the finalists would make any game company proud with their imaginative and awe-inspiring creations, the judges and audience agreed upon two winners: Lance Myers in the Casual Game Design category for “Escape from Planet Zoo” and Patrick Cunningham in the AAA Game Design category for “Shadow Wars.”

This was simply amazing,” Myers said. “It’s surreal.”

I’m super stoked right now,” Cunningham said. “I’ve been trying to get into the video games industry and just having all these game companies come up to me with their cards is just a dream I’m living right.”

Film & Interactive Evening Events: Monday, March 15

The day is far from over! Here are just some of the Film and Interactive events taking place this evening, Monday, March 15th.

    Film Events for March, 15th 5pm-10pm