Speakers In The News
Baratunde Thurston Leaves The Onion to Pursue Next Phase
SXSW Interactive staffers were amazed to hear that a longtime member of our community and 2012 opening keynote speaker, Baratunde Thurston, announced that he is moving on from his role at The Onion. In his own words, Thurston said, "Today, with a deep sense of nostalgia, I'm excited to move to the next chapter of that insane life having stepped down as Director of Digital to pursue more entrepreneurial ventures."
Jane McGonigal Teaches Us How to be SuperBetter
SXSW Interactive 2012 speaker and subject of a recent New York Times profile, Jane McGonigal, wants to teach us all how to improve our lives using techniques culled from games.
Use the player below to listen to McGonigal's presentation and learn how you, too, can become SuperBetter. For more streaming audio, check out the SXSW Interactive 2012 Videos & podcasts page.
Tuesday, March 13 Events: Bruce Sterling Presentation
Dates for the 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival are Friday, March 9 through Tuesday evening, March 13. While we try to put some of the strongest elements first (consider, for instance, the BBQ Crash Course kick off), we always save the best for last! Said another way, if you aren't staying through the end of the day on Tuesday, March 13, then you are missing out some of the event's coolest content!
SXSW Eco Registration Deadline is Today, Friday, September 2!
Taking place October 4-6, SXSW Eco features three days of compelling sessions from experts in the public, private and academic sectors committed to finding solutions for a sustainable world. Registering for SXSW Eco by 12:00am CST today, Friday, September 2, guarantees you the lowest discounted rate on a badge for this exciting new event.
