SXSW Interactive News
SXSWedu 2012 Schedules are Now Live & eduSOCIAL is Now Active!
SXSWedu is thrilled to make two exciting announcements today! The SXSWedu Schedules are now live and can be viewed online. In addition, the eduSOCIAL, the newest SXSWedu tool and feature for registrants, allows users to connect and network before, during and after the event.
SXSWedu Schedule 2012 Now Live
The exciting line up of programming, panels, speakers and times has gone live! The SXSWedu Schedule will help you navigate through all the excitement taking place March 6-8 at the EDU Headquarters, the Hilton Austin Downtown. Use the schedule to browse Concurrent Sessions times and locations, panel content, speaker bios and more!
Sneak Peek: SXSW Interactive Big Bag by Yiying Lu
We are very excited to reveal the 2012 SXSW Interactive Big Bag, designed by visual artist and Twitter fail whale creator Yiying Lu. What's a Big Bag, you ask? It's the #1 accessory at SXSW, and you'll see everyone carrying it to transport conference materials, extra shoes and water. Don't forget to grab yours up after you pick up your badge.
We were honored to chat with Yiying recently about her creative process, the inspiration for the iconic fail whale and much much more. (The complete interview will appear in the Interactive Program Directory.)
IGN Pro League Schedule at SXSW
The IGN Pro League tournament at the SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade is beginning to take shape. Wall-to-wall fun was already guaranteed, but this announcement from IGN has officially ratcheted up the anticipation level for this FREE and open to the public gaming event at the Palmer Events Center.
Interactive Session Spotlight: "Is Technology Making Our Lives Richer or Poorer?"
Once among founders of "virtual reality", Jaron Lanier (pictured left) now strongly questions the negative impact resulting from virtual communication. Attend this session to hear Nicholas Thompson and Jaron Lanier from The New Yorker contemplate the effects of technology on our creativity capacity and our social interactions. The session will be held on Monday, March 12 at 12:30pm in Ballrooms EF in the Austin Convention Center. Click here for the full panel schedule for the 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival.
Meet the Austin Music People at the SXSW Trade Show
Austin is the live music capital of the world. Featuring a board of directors with members from SXSW, Transmission Events, and C3 Presents, Austin Music People (AMP) brings vast knowledge and resources for music industry professionals operating in Austin. From permits to good times, AMP can assist with the needs of any music industry quandary.
