Interacting with the community has helped SXSW Interactive retain its relevancy. To this end, SXSW staffers will again be traveling the United States in January and February to a series of geek-centric networking receptions. These receptions are a great way to meet some of the people behind the event, as well as network with other digital creatives who will likely be coming to Austin in March. Stay tuned to this website for the complete schedule of 2010 tour stops. Tomorrow, Dec. 22, we'll announce a big one.

For more information on parties and lounges during SXSW Interactive, March 12-16, click here.

2009 Party photo courtesy of Mary Sledd / www.marysledd.com.