Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates in Conversation at SXSW 2016

"Race is the single most important sub-theme in American history." - Ken Burns Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. have explored how race is part of the American fabric in their own work and championed the importance of public broadcasting. With USC Professor Dr. Todd Boyd as moderator, Burns…

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Watch Casey Gerald’s 2016 SXSW Interactive Keynote

Twenty-nine year old SXSW Interactive Opening Keynote speaker Casey Gerald just might have it all figured out… or at least more than the rest of us did by his age. On Friday, March 11, he appeared on the SXSW Interactive stage in Dell Hall of the Long Center to deliver…

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Hip-Hop Artist WebsterX Delivers Energetic Performance at SXSW 2016

Milwaukee-based hip-hop artist Sam Ahmed, known by his stage name WebsterX, brought a truly fun and energetic set to the Surefire Live showcase at North Door at SXSW Music 2016. WebsterX’s career began when he released his first mixtape, titled Desperate Youth, in 2013. While making a name for himself…

BY Rory Burbeck

Startup Village

The Startup Village track brings together startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovative tastemakers. Topics range from B2B, B2C, Bootstrapping, Business Strategy, Colleges, Entrepreneurs, Future of Money, Film, Music, Startups, and anything in between.

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Climate & Social Action

The Climate & Social Action Track highlights innovations that create a positive social impact and contribute to environmentally sustainable systems. Individuals and organizations focused on the betterment of humanity will share knowledge on achieving a more equitable world. With updated studies putting climate change front and center in the global…

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Entertainment Influencers

Inspirational talks from thought leaders, experts and innovators that will last beyond your time at SXSW, including conversations with high-profile speakers from around the entertainment, film, and tv industries. A common theme within these talks is: how can independent artists lead creative lives?

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Creating & Monetizing Music

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Style & Retail

The Style & Retail Track will feature conversations around technology's ever-evolving role in shaping the in-store & e-commerce experience, sustainable & smart fabrics, customization, innovations in beauty, and conversations around gender, diversity, and inclusion.

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