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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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Hot Trends for SXSW Interactive 2013: Space Exploration

Created by Sarah Garcia on February 27, 2013

Elon Musk courtesy SpaceXElon Musk courtesy SpaceXLooking for the hottest trends at the 2013 SXSW Interactive Festival? A good bet for a topic that will gain lots of traction at this year's event is space exploration. This topic will gain a quick jumpstart on the agenda with the Elon Musk Keynote on Saturday, March 9 at 2:00 pm in Exhibit Hall 5 (and simulcast at numerous other SXSW Interactive venues). The founder / CEO of the company SpaceX, Musk oversees development of rockets and spacecraft for missions to Earth orbit and ultimately to other planets. Fans of the movie Iron Man will remember that the Tony Stark character played by Robert Downey Jr. is patterned after this dynamic South African entrepreneur.

SXSW Interactive 2013 Staff Recommended Programming: Kathryn E. Irwin, Sarah N. Garcia and Todd Hansen

Created by Sarah Garcia on February 26, 2013

Kathryn Irwin, Sarah Garcia and Todd Hansen(L-R) Kathryn E. Irwin, Sarah N. Garcia and Todd Hansen

The SXSW Staff has worked very hard to bring the 2013 event to fruition. We represent all walks of life from within the community that comes together in Austin each spring. Staff have the extremely difficult task of combing through and curating community entries from the SXSW PanelPicker as well as seeking out additional programming that reflects the state of creativity and tech today. We asked three staff members who primarily work on the programming team, Kathryn E. Irwin, Sarah Nichole Garcia and Todd Hansen the following question...

"What are you most excited about for SXSW Interactive 2013?"

Free Parties at the 2013 SXSW Gaming Expo

Created by Sarah Garcia on February 26, 2013

Nerdist Industries logoCourtesy Nerdist IndustriesThe SXSW Gaming Expo is free and open to the public – and so are the parties!

Check out the Bonus Round Party presented by Video Game Voters Network Saturday, March 9th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm with Driver Friendly and Frank Turner brought to you by Alternative Press.

Nominate Your Favorite Revolucionario by Midnight Tonight!

Created by Sarah Garcia on February 25, 2013

Social Revolucion logo

The second annual Social Revolución roars back to life at SXSW Interactive 2013 to celebrate online Latinos influencing cultural shifts and trends. Be sure to visit Ballet Austin (501 West 3rd Street) on Tuesday, March 12, when the Social Revolución will host the Latino Lounge, Revolucionario Awards, and Party.

Get Around Austin during SXSW 2013 with SXcycles!

Created by Cori on February 25, 2013

Image courtesy of Tern and NBC

Austin traffic got you down? Stop waiting and start moving with SXcycles, the official SXSW bike share program!

Presented by NBC's Revolution, SXcycles equips you with a complimentary Tern Link D8 folding bicycle, lights, lock and helmet. This full service bike share offers a mobile mechanic and tips on how to get around town. Explore Austin and SXSW with this fun, social and eco-friendly transportation alternative. For more fun be sure to check out the Revolution experience at the SXcycles HQ!

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