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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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Meet Yao Xiao, the SXSW Interactive 20th Anniversary Timeline Artist

Created by Sarah Garcia on February 28, 2013
Interactive

Yao Xiao by Kate BlackYao Xiao
by Kate BlackYao Xiao is an artist and illustrator based in New York City. Xiao was kind enough to beautifully illustrate a timeline that takes our Program Guide through the years of SXSW Interactive up to now. Can't wait to see it? Experience it IRL in the printed version of the Program Guide you will receive at Promotional Materials when you pick up your SXSW Interactive, Gold or Platinum registration OR see it in the digital version of the SXSW Interactive Program Guide (coming soon!!). Meanwhile, feast your eyes on an example of her gorgeous illustration style below.

#FEED Powered by Twitter Returns for SXSW Interactive 2013

Created by kristen on February 28, 2013
Interactive


Following a strong debut at SXSW 2012, #FEED powered by Twitter is returning as an official Interactive lounge to the Austin Museum of Art at the Jones Center March 8th-12th.

#FEED features immersive, interactive art installations pulling in real time hashtag-driven social media content, summits and meetups from industry leaders. #FEED also offers a rooftop wellness sanctuary to recharge each morning and dance parties @NIGHT.

Stop By the GroupMe Grill

Created by peter on February 28, 2013
Film Interactive

GroupMeOnce again, GroupMe is serving up free grilled cheese and beer for its users at the GroupMe Grill, located at 3rd and Trinity. Stop by for a sandwich and a drink, and meet the team that makes GroupMe while you're at it. They're really fun!

Just show your phone at the door!

Friday, March 9—Monday, March 11
3rd and Trinity
12pm-5pm

Taco Bell and Passion Pit Team Up with YOU for Rockumentary

Created by stacey on February 28, 2013
Music Film Interactive

2013 Showcasing Band Passion Pit. Photo courtesy Jason Nocito.2013 Showcasing Band Passion Pit. Photo courtesy Jason Nocito.

Taco Bell® will be handing the cameras and control over to its fans to film its first-ever Rockumentary starring Passion Pit and Wildcat! Wildcat!, culminating with their live performances during a Feed the Beat® event at this year’s South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals. Through Taco Bell’s social media fan base and a unique partnership with Twitter, the brand will support the creation of an experimental film, Feed the Beat®: SXSW 2013, under the direction of acclaimed documentarian Sam Jones – using footage captured and shared by passionate fans socially and showcasing great music.

Introducing the SouthBites Lineup!

Created by Cori on February 28, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Courtesy JW Walthall A gathering of gourmet food trucks and trailers, SouthBites is excited to announce the official selected eateries brought to you by local Austin Top Chef Paul Qui and SXSW!

In “Qui’s Corner” get a taste of Paul’s top choices – Cazamance, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, DUK Truck and East Side King. Filling out the rest of SouthBites will be local favorites featuring The Butcher’s Son, Chi’lantro, Dock & Roll Diner, Foreign & Domestic, Hey Cupcake!, Phamily Bites, The Seedling Truck, Sugar Shack BBQ, The Waffle Bus, House of Cards & Sounds Australia, as well as The Peached Tortilla in collaboration with NBC’s Hannibal.

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