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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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Join Us for the SXSW Interactive NYC & SXSW Gaming Meet Ups Next Week

Created by tammy on January 8, 2013
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SXSW PanelPicker Meet Up by Adrienne BirneySXSW Meet Up by Adrienne BirneyPlanning on attending SXSW Interactive this March in Austin? Or maybe you are considering attending in a future year? Or do you just have questions about SXSW Interactive? Then come on out to our NYC Community Meet Up!

SXSW Interactive wants to buy you a drink and give you an opportunity to meet and network with other technology professionals from the New York / Brooklyn area at Berry Park before you come to Austin this spring. See details for this event and more below!

Call for Participation: Hackers and Builders Unite at SXSW Create

Created by tammy on January 7, 2013
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SXSW Create The democratization of innovation is upon us as new technologies allow anyone to create what used to require large industries and expensive factories. Whatever you call this new breed of innovators—hackers, creators, makers, or DIYers—this burgeoning group has taken up the mantle of modern day Nikola Teslas.

The second annual SXSW Create will bring together local and international members of the SXSW community to share disruptive creations and showcase the latest tools and fabrication methods. This special event will occur in an exciting outdoor venue adjacent to the Austin Convention Center and focus heavily on hands-on activities.

Wire Image Studio - Your Key to High Profile Exposure

Created by Cori on January 4, 2013
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Photo Credit: Lisa HauseGain high-profile brand exposure through sponsoring the Wire Image Studio, the official photography studio of SXSW! The studio is a private, branded space where all important Music, Film and Interactive participants will be photographed.

SXSW Interactive Workshops: Free Online Sneak Peek

Created by tammy on January 3, 2013
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Photo courtesy General AssemblyPhoto courtesy General Assembly

General Assembly will be hosting three FREE live streaming videos showcasing the workshops they will be presenting at the 2013 SXSW Interactive Festival. SXSW is thrilled to have this global education network bring some of their top workshops to our Interactive Workshop programming. On January 18th, February 1st and February 15th, you will be able to have a sneak peek at these valuable sessions. Simply sign-up by clicking on the title links below.

For more information about upcoming SXSW workshops, including some presented by General Assembly, check out the workshops page and stay tuned to the website, or follow us, friend us, add us, and keep an eye out for sign-up information for SXSW Interactive workshops in March – coming soon!

SXSW Gaming Welcomes Featured Speaker John Romero of Lootdrop

Created by tammy on January 2, 2013
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Photo courtesy LootdropPhoto of John Romero
courtesy Lootdrop

SXSW Gaming is thrilled to have John Romero, CEO and CCO of Lootdrop, speak on a historical perspective of Apple's impact on games. Romero is a completely self-taught programmer, designer and artist whose work spans over 130 games, including iconic works like "Wolfenstein 3D," "Doom" and "Quake." His latest Facebook game, "Ravenwood Fair," has gained roughly a million players a week since its release in late October 2010.

One of the earliest “indie” developers, Romero has been working in the game space since 1979 before moving to the Apple II in 1981. Romero’s current areas of interest are Facebook games and massively multiplayer online (MMO) games as well as social media and its intersection with gaming. Look for our upcoming feature on Romero in the February issue of SXSWORLD magazine.

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