The bulk of programming for SXSW Interactive 2010 comes via the PanelPicker, an innovative online application that reflects the community-driven nature of this event. However, one of the drawbacks of the PanelPicker is that the submission process closed in July: in other words, more than six months before the event begins. This lag time has led us to add one more new programming element for the 2010 festival -- the Late Break. From the Apple iPad to CrisisCamp relief work, this Late Break programming focuses on tech-related issues, events, and concerns that have occurred in the last few weeks leading up to SXSW Interactive. Stay tuned to this website during the next month for a full lineup of these Late Break sessions. In the meantime, please click here to see all of our confirmed sessions for SXSW Interactive 2010.

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