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Time
Friday 9th March
9:00am to
2:00am
Abstract SXcycles is a complimentary bike share program for Platinum, Gold, Interactive, and Film registrants. Tern ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
11:00am to
5:00pm
Place
Austin Music Hall (map)
Topics Careers, Hiring
Abstract Land a new (or better) job at SXSW. Chat with over 30 hot companies, from ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
11:00am to
2:00pm
Place
East Tent, Brush Square Park (map)
Topics BBQ, Food, Music
Abstract Network with fellow SXSW attendees while savoring Texas' best BBQ. Music from Beaver Nelson. Celebrity ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
1:00pm to
6:00pm
Place
GE Garage (map)
Topics 3D Printing, inventors, Manufacturing
Abstract Want to make 2012 the year that you learn how to 3-D print or wield ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Room 10AB, 3rd floor (floor plan),
Austin Convention Center (map)
Speakers Dino Hainline, Ryan Lombardini
Topics Campaigning, Digital, Health, suicide
Abstract Luck favors the prepared. Build it and they will come. Pithy statements like these are ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Driskill Ballroom, Mezzanine (floor plan),
Driskill Hotel (map)
Speakers Christie Nicholson
Topics addictions, Relationships, Sex
Abstract PornHub, XTube, sexting. Porn and sexual correspondence are perhaps the fastest growing content on the ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Sabine, 2nd floor (floor plan),
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown (map)
Speakers Marielle Anzelone, Yasser Ansari
Topics Cities
Abstract For the first time in history, the majority of people worldwide are living in cities. ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Room 5ABC, 3rd floor (floor plan),
Austin Convention Center (map)
Speakers Bob Watts, Brian Block, Jennifer-Joy Bronk, Lee Wunsch, Leisa Holland-Nelson, William Daroff
Topics Jewish, Social Media
Abstract Quick and effective communication may run afoul of traditional Jewish culture for the “The People ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Salon A, 4th floor (floor plan),
Hilton Austin Downtown (map)
Topics Health, Startups
Abstract Why Invest in Health Tech? Education, Inspiration, and Funding Advice for (Social) Health Tech Startups. ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Capital Ballroom,
Omni Downtown (map)
Speakers Colin Helms, David Jones, Ellen Stone, Susie Fogelson, Tara O'Donnell
Topics Social Media, TV, TV Ratings
Abstract Social media companions and multiscreen viewing experiences are now as synonymous with premiere, primetime television ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Ballroom D, 4th floor (floor plan),
Austin Convention Center (map)
Speakers Ina Fried, Mark Bertolini
Topics Apps, Healthcare
Abstract Imagine an app that could cut saturated fat from your diet. Or one that could ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Exhibit Hall 5,
Austin Convention Center (map)
Speakers Don Tapscott
Topics Civilization, Economics
Abstract The continuing global economic and political crisis should be wakeup call to the world. We ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Room 8A, 3rd floor (floor plan),
Austin Convention Center (map)
Speakers Ari Stiles, Christa Avampato, Jennilyn Carson
Topics class, Wellness, Yoga
Abstract SXSW Interactive has offered a morning yoga session for several years now—it is a “come ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Salon FG,
Hilton Austin Downtown (map)
Speakers Geoff Moore
Topics F1, Innovation, Research, Technology
Abstract Formula One racing represents the pinnacle of motorsport where every intricate detail contributes to the ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Salon C, 4th floor (floor plan),
Hilton Austin Downtown (map)
Speakers Ben Lerer
Topics consumers, engagement, Investment, Media
Abstract So you’ve developed a loyal consumer-base and built a strong foundation for your business. Now ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
6:00pm
Place
Room 400, 402,
Hilton Austin Downtown (map)
Topics ping pong, Startups
Abstract Join Startup Village in our inaugural ping pong tourney; you need not be a professional, ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
6:00pm
Place
Salon E, 4th floor (floor plan),
Hilton Austin Downtown (map)
Topics Startup America, Startups
Abstract Dedicated to helping young companies grow, the Startup America Partnership is providing a place to ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Salon A,
Hilton Austin Downtown (map)
Topics Health, Startups
Abstract Education, inspiration and funding device for (social) health tech startups. more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
2:20pm
Place
Ballroom G, 4th floor (floor plan),
Austin Convention Center (map)
Speakers David Meerman Scott
Topics Campaigning, Communication, Narrative, PR
Abstract The rules have changed. The traditional PR model—sticking closely to a preset script and campaign ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Ballroom BC,
Austin Convention Center (map)
Speakers Todd Nienkerk, Joe Rinaldi, Jen Oliver, Rebecca Sherman
Topics RFPs
Abstract RFPs are like online dating. The WORST KIND of online dating. Imagine an online dating ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Creekside I & II,
Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol (map)
Speakers Allison Aldridge-Saur, Dean Davis, Dee Davis, Eric Martin
Topics access, Broadband, Digital, Digital Divide
Abstract At SXSW 2011, there were tweets where people were just coming to the realization that ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Rio Grande,
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown (map)
Speakers Michael Coren
Topics Ecosystem, geoengineering, Systems Biology, Technology
Abstract Humans are now the most powerful force reshaping the Earth.Dinosaurs ruled the Mesozoic era for ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Brazos,
Courtyard Marriot Austin Downtown (map)
Speakers Amanda Hirsch, Jordan Hirsch
Topics Improvisation
Abstract "You're fired." "The test results are positive." "We're out of beer." Change happens - how ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Capitol E-H, 3rd floor (floor plan),
Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol (map)
Speakers Andrew Wagner, Camille Styles, Grace Bonney, Paul Lowe, Tolly Moseley
Topics Innovation, lifestyle, Marketing, Media
Abstract Lifestyle media is big business. And in a down economy, DIY culture (sewing, canning, etc.) ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Room 6AB, 3rd floor (floor plan),
Austin Convention Center (map)
Speakers Hajj Flemings, Hank Williams, Jason Samuels, Soledad O'Brien, Wayne Sutton
Topics minority, Nanotechnology, Startup Accelerators, Technology
Abstract In the summer of 2011, New Me, the first technology accelerator focused on African America's ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Capital Ballroom A,
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin (map)
Speakers Deborah Schultz, Jason Cavnar, John Battelle, Robert Stephens
Topics Advertising, Personal Data, Privacy
Abstract Social, local, and mobile are just the beginning. People are creating massive, increasing amounts of ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Ballroom EF,
Austin Convention Center (map)
Speakers Steve Rosenbaum
Topics Big Data, Cloud Computing, Privacy
Abstract Everybody talks about the “cloud” as if it is a digital savior. A beautiful white ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Salon J, 6th floor (floor plan),
Hilton Austin Downtown (map)
Speakers Alec Ross
Topics Government
Abstract It has become an article of faith that the United States and Europe are declining ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
6:00pm
Place
Marigold,
Holiday Inn Town Lake (map)
Speakers Dan Willis, Adam Polansky
Topics Public Speaking, Workshop
Abstract Who gives a crap that you spoke at South by Southwest? It only counts if ... more
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Time
Friday 9th March
2:00pm to
3:00pm
Place
Ballroom A, 1st floor (floor plan),
Austin Convention Center (map)
Speakers Kathy Sierra
Topics Behavior change, Gamification, Motivation
Abstract Gamification kills intrinsic motivation. Most well-designed games, though, are based ENTIRELY upon intrinsic motivation. Today's ... more
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