Showcasing a Community of Innovators Through the Lens of Food
In its third year, SouthBites™ Convergence Track brings together the food community's most inspired speakers, chefs, filmmakers and enthusiasts to connect and explore ways in which technology can be leveraged to transform the food industry.
SouthBites channels the key SXSW principles of creativity, community and innovation to form a comprehensive program complete with panel talks, mixers, films, meet ups, and more. From system-level, agricultural innovations to tech startups geared towards helping foodies easily discover and support the food landscape around them, we'll host it all.
2016 Highlights include culinary heavy-hitters like American chef and raconteur Anthony Bourdain and food critic with one of the world's most diverse palates Andrew Zimmern. You can expect even more names to be added to the 2016 lineup which you can browse below.
2016 Information
When
SouthBites programming will run Saturday, March 12 – Monday, March 14
Where
Most conference programming for SouthBites will occur at the Driskill Hotel and Featured Sessions will occur at the Austin Convention Center.
Attend
You must have a 2016 SXSW Interactive, Film, Music, Gold or Platinum badge to attend SouthBites 2016 conference programming and events. Register for your badge today.
Get Involved
For more information about SouthBites conference programming and special events, contact sarah@sxsw.com.
SouthBites Trailer Park
In addition to the 30 talks that will take place at the Driskill Hotel, there will be a number of special events to complement the program. We’ll welcome back the 4th annual SouthBites Trailer Park, rooted in celebration of Austin’s iconic food trailer culture and celebrating good food everywhere. This year will feature some of the best rolling-restaurants around.
Check out the complete 2015 SouthBites Trailer Park roster for a better idea of what we've got in store for you, and stay tuned for more 2016 SouthBites Trailer Park info in the coming months!
Anthony Bourdain, photo by CNN. Josh Tetrick and Andrew Zimmern, photos courtesy of speakers.
