Showcase Presenters

BY Leeann Pendley

Keeping Up in an Evolving Future Workplace

As the younger generations join the workforce, they bring in new ideas on society and the world around us that in turn redefines how workplaces should function. The Future Workplace Track brings together HR, talent, and corporate leaders to discuss these changes as well as other innovation and forward-thinking initiatives…

BY Nicole Cappabianca

SXSW Trade Show Featured Exhibitors: Caterpillar Foundation and Abstract

Things are really starting to ramp up here at SXSW, and we’re excited to see our largest exhibition, the SXSW Trade Show, shape up to be the biggest and best yet. A convergence of everything SXSW, the Trade Show hosts the brightest and most innovative companies from around the world…

BY Chris Backus

Marketing, Data, and AI in the Film & TV Industry – 2019 SXSW Sessions

The Film & TV Industry Track takes a deep dive into the current and future states of film and television through an independent lens. Sessions in this track cover topics such as distribution, financing, representation, technological advancements, and the ever-changing nature of film and television. Focusing on subjects that go…

BY Neha Aziz

Aaron Kunkel on The Boy Band Con: The Story of Lou Pearlman – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

The 2019 SXSW Film Festival is almost upon us and we can’t wait to have you here! Before you make your way down to Austin, TX get to know films from our lineup a little bit better with our Filmmaker In Focus series. Dive into our Q&A with director Aaron…

BY Neha Aziz

KOCCA Return to SXSW for 7th Annual Showcase

KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency) is back for their 7th annual SXSW Music Festival showcase. To celebrate lucky number 7, Korea Spotlight presents another stellar lineup of Korean Showcasing Artists. Past KOCCA showcase alumni include Red Velvet, KARD, LEE HI, Jay Park, f(x), CIFIKA, Crush, Crayon Pop, and more. This…

BY Hayden Bagot

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, January 25

The Daily Chord offers a service that sifts apart the sense and nonsense in music news. Each weekday, we share a handful of links to the most interesting music-related news stories and features that have been recently posted. This week we covered the scandalous business practices of PledgeMusic, the latest…

BY Hayden Bagot

Creating Technology for an Intelligent Future

When we experience something we don’t like, we fight back – it’s a natural response. Even when the technology doesn’t exist or the issue seems too daunting, we fight back anyway by any means necessary. The Intelligent Future Track embraces these transformative technologies that are embedded in everyday life. Join…

BY Nicole Cappabianca