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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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More Extended Workshops Added for SXSW Interactive 2013!

Created by Sarah Garcia on December 13, 2012
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Photo by Amy Price Workshop photo by Amy Price

We recently announced the bulk of SXSW Interactive's all new extended workshops. Whether you want to learn programming, responsive design, game development, or the basics of the startup world, there is a workshop for you! Other topics covered in these sessions range from legal and privacy issues to user experience to social media marketing. These workshops last either two and a half, four, or eight hours and offer valuable, in-depth takeaways. All Interactive workshops are included in the price of an Interactive, Gold, or Platinum badge; there is no extra cost to attend these sessions. You will, however, need to sign-up in advance.

Susan O'Connor to be Featured at SXSW Gaming

Created by Sarah Garcia on December 12, 2012
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Susan O'Connor by Brenda Ladd Susan O'Connor photo
by Brenda LaddSXSW Interactive and SXSW Gaming are proud to welcome Susan O'Connor in a SXSW Featured Session titled Beyond The Power Fantasy: Gaming For Grownups. O'Connor is an award-winning game writer who has been named one of the top writers working in the games industry by Gamasutra. From founding the Game Writers Conference to being nominated for Women in Gaming’s “Top Female in Design” award, O'Connor's work stands out in the gaming industry.

Currently working with Crystal Dynamics on the next Tomb Raider, O'Connor will take time out of her busy schedule to offer her perspective to the SXSW Gaming community. Attend all SXSW Gaming at Interactive programming by purchasing an Interactive, Gold or Platinum SXSW badge.

Joshua Topolsky to Interview Julie Uhrman in SXSW Interactive Keynote

Created by Sarah Garcia on December 11, 2012
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Photo courtesy OUYAJulie Uhrman photo courtesy OUYAIndie developers and open source principles provide the power and the passion for the SXSW Interactive Festival. With this core value of community collaboration in mind, we are very pleased to announce that game industry veteran Julie Uhrman (pictured left), founder and CEO of OUYA, will participate in a keynote interview on Monday, March 11 at 2:00pm.

Much more than a record-breaking Kickstarter darling, OUYA is the $99 free-to-play game console built on Android and designed by Yves Behar. It is slated for release in March 2013.

Don't Miss Your Chance for SXSW V2V's Early Discount

Created by Sarah Garcia on December 10, 2012
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Finalists event by JW WalthallPhoto by JW WalthallThe first registration deadline for SXSW V2V, the newest event in the SXSW family, is this Friday, December 14. Register anytime between now and Friday to take advantage of the low rate of $695 to attend this truly unique SXSW event.

Join us August 11-14 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV for four days of informative panels and workshops, amazing speakers, one-of-a-kind pitch competitions, evening events, and networking opportunities all celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of the SXSW community.

Reach Thousands of Industry Leaders with the Interactive Pocket Guide

Created by Cori on December 7, 2012
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Photo credit: JW Walthall The Interactive Pocket Guide is the go-to reference for all registrants at the SXSW Interactive Conference. With a print run of 29,000 guides in 2012, these convenient handbooks will be all over Austin during SXSW Interactive week.

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