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Scheduled March 8-12, the 2013 SXSW® Interactive Festival will feature five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders, the SXSW Trade Show and an unbeatable lineup of special programs showcasing the best new digital works, video games and innovative ideas the international community has to offer. Join us for the most energetic, inspiring and creative event of the year.

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SXSW Comedy 2013 Lineup and Schedule

Created by Samantha on February 21, 2013
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Robert Kelly at SXSW 2012 (photo by Cassie Wright) Robert Kelly at SXSW 2012, Photo by Cassie Wright


From March 9-16, SXSW Comedy is proud to present a packed schedule of standup, improv, sketch showcases, live podcast recordings, comedy-focused panels, and parties at venues across downtown Austin. For six years, SXSW Comedy events - open to all SXSW registrants - have brought some of the world’s funniest acts to the festival’s diverse audience. We’re excited to announce the 2013 preliminary lineup and schedule, and will be adding more shows and performers as the festival approaches - visit SXSW.com/comedy for the latest news.

SXSW Interactive 2013 Advisory Board Recommended Programming: Carmen Gonzalez, Henry Copeland and Todd Connelly

Created by tammy on February 21, 2013
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Carmen, Henry Todd. Henry photo courtesy Jakop Nazaretyan, Others courtesy the speakers(L-R) Carmen Gonzalez, Henry Copeland by Jakop Nazaretyan
and Todd Connelly. Carmen and Todd photos courtesy the speakers

The SXSW Interactive Festival Advisory Board consists of industry experts, as well as veteran members of the community that come together in Austin each spring. Advisory Board members are very involved in helping select the best of the best proposals, which SXSW receives each year through the SXSW PanelPicker. We asked Advisory Board members Carmen Gonzalez of Atomic Latina, Henry Copeland Blogads.com and Todd Connelly, Creative Director at The Marketing Arm, the following question...

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

Blacks in Technology (BIT) Programming at 2013 SXSW Interactive Festival

Created by tammy on February 21, 2013
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Logo courtesy Blacks in Tech

SXSW Interactive brings together many diverse communities – and the intermixing of these diverse communities makes the event all the more compelling. For 2013, we are excited to host more than 50 panels and presentations related to Blacks in Technology (BIT) at SXSW. The bulk of this BIT programming will occur on the 18th Floor of the Hilton Garden Inn (500 North IH-35), just east of the Austin Convention Center. Click here for a complete list of this BIT programming at the 2013 SXSW Interactive Festival.

The SXSW Video Channel - A Rabbit Hole Par Excellence

Created by L Park on February 20, 2013
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The SXSW Video Channel and its sister - brother? third cousin? - SXSW Audio are fabulous places to check out past content and future favorites like this superfun video from 2013 showcasing artist, and intern favorite, Cheers Elephant.

Or perhaps you're in the mood to check out some trailers from the sure to be chock full of fascintating SXSW Film Festival.

SXSW Interactive 2013 Advisory Board Recommended Programming: Juan Garcia, Michael Crider, and Karen Bantuveris

Created by tammy on February 20, 2013
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Juan Garcia, Karen Bantuveris and Michael Crider(L-R) Juan Garcia, Karen Bantuveris and Michael Crider

The SXSW Interactive Festival Advisory Board consists of industry experts, as well as veteran members of the community that come together in Austin each spring. Advisory Board members are very involved in helping select the best of the best proposals, which SXSW receives each year through the SXSW PanelPicker. We asked Advisory Board members Juan Garcia of "Energy at the Movies" , Michael Crider of The Crider Company, and Karen Bantuveris of VolunteerSpot the following question...

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

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