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.
Winners 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Today, SXSW Interactive announces the majority of programming for the 2013 event, most of which was received through the SXSW PanelPicker process. You can view the list of approximately 450 accepted proposals below organized by category.
From trend-setting interface design to startups in Eastern Europe to new approaches for non-profits to social media in outer space to next-generation DIY innovation, the programming listed below reflects the width of incredible content offered at the SXSW Interactive Festival. The one common thread amongst this programming is massive creativity, which serves as the ongoing currency of conversation in Austin in March. Be inspired by this massive creativity by registering for SXSW 2013 before rates increase on Friday, November 9.
New! 2014 dates!
Interactive: March 7–11
Film: March 7–16
Music: March 11–16
