Interactive News

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.

Recent News

Rachel Maddow to Speak in Featured Session at SXSW Interactive

Created by tammy on January 31, 2013

Rachel Maddow courtesy MSNBCRachel Maddow courtesy MSNBC SXSW Interactive is proud and thrilled to announce that Rachel Maddow will speak on the featured session, A Conversation with MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, at the Austin Convention Center in Exhibit Hall 5 on Sunday, March 10, at 12:30pm. The critically acclaimed host of MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show, and one of America’s leading progressive voices, Maddow will make her SXSW debut by bringing her signature wit and intelligence to a wide-ranging discussion on politics, pop culture, and the news of the day. She’ll discuss her New York Times bestselling book, Drift, and about how the new normal of constant U.S. military engagement around the globe affects civilian life and politics here at home.

PhotoCamp at SXSW Interactive: Experience the Future of Photography

Created by tammy on January 31, 2013


SXSW Interactive is an amazing hub of creativity and innovation, driven by talented individuals who simply love their craft and few love their craft like the photographer. For 2013, we're excited to join forces with Lytro to present PhotoCamp at SXSW. With unique sessions on the evolution of photography, digital asset management and a Photographer Meet Up, you won't want to miss this very special day.

SX Bookstore Hosts SXSW Authors

Created by tammy on January 30, 2013

Stephen Wolfram book signing
by Jojo Marion
Located in the 4th level of the Austin Convention Center, in the Foyer of Ballroom D, the SX Bookstore hosts your favorite SXSW authors in book signing sessions.

Authors have always been a big part of SXSW. Come visit with them as they sign their latest work. Book signing sessions take place throughout Music, Film, and Interactive programming from 10:00am–6:30pm. See a full list of book signing sessions on our online schedule.

V2Venture is Now Accepting Applications

Created by tammy on January 30, 2013

V2Vebture by Jay ConlonV2Venture by Jay Conlon

SXSW V2Venture is now accepting applications. Innovative companies can apply now to compete in this fast-paced SXSW-meets-Vegas style pitch event August 13 and 14 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Companies with a ground-breaking new product or service that relates to Health, Education, Mobile and Tablet technologies, Culture and Entertainment, or Innovative World technologies can enter now through May 28, 2013.

SXSW Gaming Presents Epic Gaming Development Workshops for 2013!

Created by tammy on January 30, 2013

SXSW gaming workshop by Merrick AlesSXSW Gaming workshop by Merrick Ales

Are you a gamer interested in game development, a developer looking for something new and exciting to add to your skill set, or just someone interested in the creation of video games? If so, SXSW Interactive has three exciting Game Development workshops from three different companies to choose from: Epic Games, Unity, and Modit! See below for more information on these fun, hands-on workshops.

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