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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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Connect with the Startup Community - Sponsor an Accelerator Category!

Created by Cori on October 26, 2012
Music Film Interactive

Photo Credit: Jay Conlon

SXSW Accelerator is a cutting-edge showcase for companies to present new technologies before a panel of industry experts, early adopters and representatives from the venture capital community.

Accelerator 2013 is gearing up to be one of the most exciting yet, with hundreds of groundbreaking companies applying to participate. Sponsorship opportunities are a great way to connect with the Startup community at SXSW Interactive and are still available for the categories of Health, Innovative Web, Mobile, Music, News and Social Technologies. Contact Katie King for information on how to get involved!

Enter SXSW Interactive Awards Before November 9 Deadline

Created by tammy on October 25, 2012
Interactive

SXSW Interactive Awards Community winner by Michael CummingsWinners by Michael CummingsTime is running out. The entry deadline for one of SXSW Interactive's premier competitions is just a couple of weeks away. If you created a revolutionary new website, app, installation or platform in 2012, make sure to enter it in the SXSW Interactive Awards before the deadline on Friday, November 9.

Esurance Returns as a Super Sponsor of SXSW 2013

Created by chris on October 24, 2012
Music Film Interactive

SXSW is proud to announce the return of Esurance, the company known for its modern approach to car insurance, as a 2013 SXSW Super Sponsor.

As part of their 2012 sponsorship, Esurance gave the lucky winner of the Esurance Go Platinum Sweepstakes a 10-night hotel stay for 2 in downtown Austin, $1,000 travel money, and 2 Platinum Badges. On top of that, Esurance was committed to easing the SXSW experience for all attendees. Those who stopped by their booth were able to take a break from the maddening pace, give their gadgets a (much-needed) recharge, and take advantage of gifts and giveaways.

Announcing SXSW V2V

Created by Roland on October 23, 2012
Music Film Interactive

We are excited to announce SXSW V2V, the newest addition to the SXSW family of events. SXSW V2V is an extension and re-imagining SXSW's 26-year-old Austin event with an emphasis on the creative spark that drives entrepreneurial innovation.

The startup and venture capital space is of major interest to all the creative industries that are at the core of the SXSW family of events. Featuring four days of informative panels and workshops, inspirational speakers, intensive mentor and coaching programs, networking events and receptions, pitch competitions and startup showcases, SXSW V2V offers innovators and entrepreneurs across all creative industries a space to learn the skills, make the connections and find the inspiration to take their ideas and talents to the next level. If you are involved in building an app, a service, a business, a brand or a community, then this event is for you.

SXSW Gaming Expo Announcements

Created by Cori on October 22, 2012
Interactive

Photo Credit: Merrick Ales It may only be October, but the SXSW Gaming Expo already has some big announcements!

The 2013 expo will see not one, but two stages of tournament madness courtesy of IGN Pro League. Also, thanks to GEEK Magazine, there will be a 3rd stage dedicated to all aspects of gaming culture with presentations from Marvel, Mojang, Gearbox Software and many more.

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