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Career-enhancing connections make the SXSW Interactive Festival so special to so many digital creatives. Come to Austin in March to connect yourself (or your company) to the new ideas, new technologies and new business opportunities that will shape the future, as well as game-changing insights from the world's most innovative thought-leaders. Registration for the 2014 SXSW Interactive Festival opens the first week of August 2013 -- buy your badge early to take advantage of the lowest prices and the best selection of lodging.

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SXSW Accelerator Presented by Microsoft BizSpark: Entry Deadline Is November 9

Created by tammy on October 11, 2012
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Accelerator logoNovember 9, 2012 is the last day you can register for the opportunity to showcase your emerging technology product or service in front of industry leaders by participating in the 2013 SXSW Accelerator Presented by Microsoft BizSpark!

Accelerator takes place on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12, 2013 as a part of SXSW Interactive Festival, during which you can improve your product launch, attract venture capitalists, polish your elevator pitch, receive media exposure, build brand awareness, network, socialize and experience all that SXSW Interactive has to offer. Again, the final deadline to register is November 9, less than one month away, so enter ASAP!

Bre Pettis to Deliver Opening Remarks on March 8

Created by tammy on October 9, 2012
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Bre Pettis courtesy MakerBotPhoto courtesy MakerBotSXSW Interactive is excited to reveal that Opening Remarks for the 2013 event will be delivered by the Brooklyn-based DIY enthusiast Bre Pettis, one of the driving forces behind the 3D printing revolution.

The CEO of MakerBot since its founding in 2009, Pettis is passionate about providing the tools for individuals and organizations to create the world around them. He has spoken publicly about empowering students to solve the problems of the future, and worked behind the scenes to bring professional-quality 3D printing technology into the hands of consumers.

SXSW Gaming Gears Up for 2013

Created by tammy on October 4, 2012
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SXSW Gaming is proud to unveil our 2013 art. The logo transformation is the first step in the embodiment of the concept, "Games are everywhere, and for everyone!"

We hope that you will join us at the SXSW Gaming Event, as we continue grow, evolve and to celebrate gaming. Please visit www.sxsw.com/gaming to learn more about SXSW Gaming and the SXSW Gaming Expo. Stay tuned to this site for our October 15 programming announcement, including many exciting SXSW Gaming speakers.

SXSW Interactive Hackathon 1.0 Results!

Created by tammy on October 2, 2012
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The SXSW Interactive Hackathon 1.0 is complete! In Austin, Texas, from September 29-30, eight teams toiled for 24 hours, creating projects related to stroke patient data and ended up with some incredible applications. The top three projects and their teams won SXSW Interactive 2013 badges. Congratulations to all who participated! This health hackathon reflects SXSW's ongoing commitment to developing better solutions for this industry. Stay tuned to the SXSW website on Monday, October 15 to see the various health-related panels and solo presentations that will be part of the 2013 event.

Special thanks to:
Conjunctured Coworking, Danny Witte at KIND Snacks, Gray Digital Group, Erin Gilmer of Health 2.0, Carlo Longino, Miller, Monster, Pepsi, our judges, and all the SXSW Interactive staff that helped to make this event a success.

Brenda Hutchison 1959 - 2012

Created by Roland on October 1, 2012
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Brenda Hutchison Cir. 1994Photo credit: Theresa DiMenno

Brenda passed away on Saturday, September 29 in Austin following a long, heroic battle with cancer. Her passion for music and the people who created it led to a position as Panels Coordinator for SXSW from 1988-1992 – the lean, early years when a comparative handful of people worked insanely long hours putting the event together.

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