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Career-enhancing connections make the SXSW Interactive Festival so special to so many digital creatives. Come to Austin in March to connect yourself (or your company) to the new ideas, new technologies and new business opportunities that will shape the future, as well as game-changing insights from the world's most innovative thought-leaders. Registration for the 2014 SXSW Interactive Festival opens the first week of August 2013 -- buy your badge early to take advantage of the lowest prices and the best selection of lodging.

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SXSW Interactive 2013 Advisory Board Recommended Programming: Jennifer Peck, Karen Ingram and Jim Butler

Created by tammy on February 18, 2013
Interactive

Photo courtesy Jennifer Peck, Karen Ingram, and Jim Butler.

SXSW Interactive Festival Advisory Board consists of industry experts, as well as veteran members of the community that come together in Austin each spring. Advisory Board members are very involved in helping select the best of the best proposals, which SXSW receives each year through the SXSW PanelPicker. We asked Advisory Board members Jennifer Peck of Banjo, Karen Ingram of kareningram.com, and Jim Butler the following question...

"What are you most excited about for SXSW Interactive 2013?"

SXSW Interactive Workshops are Filling Up Fast - Sign Up Today!

Created by tammy on February 15, 2013
Interactive

Workshop courtesy The Starter League

Whether you want to learn programming, responsive design, game development, or the basics of the startup world, there is a workshop for you! Other topics covered in these sessions range from legal and privacy bootcamps for developers to user experience to accessibility. These SXSW Interactive workshops will last either two and a half, four, or eight hours and will offer valuable, in-depth take-aways. In addition to the valuable takeaways these sessions have to offer, attendees will walk away with a unique SXSW Workshop Certificate of Completion. All Interactive workshops are included in the price of an Interactive, Gold, or Platinum badge; there are no extra costs to attending these valuable sessions!

The Startup Spotlight - Unearthing Groundbreaking New Companies!

Created by Cori on February 15, 2013
Interactive

Photo Courtesy of JW Walthall Discover exciting up-and-coming companies at the Startup Spotlight. Held on the 4th floor of the Hilton downtown, this event gives exposure to the best emerging startups in the creative industries.

Participating companies are given the chance to discuss and demonstrate their products to Interactive, Gold and Platinum registrants in a social, relaxed environment – complete with a hosted open bar.

Come network, learn and discover from 4-6pm on Friday, March 8!

SXSW Interactive 2013 Advisory Board Recommended Programming: Kelly Goto, Andy Budd and Joel Bush

Created by tammy on February 15, 2013
Interactive

(L-R) Joel Bush, Andy Budd, Kelly Goto

The SXSW Interactive Festival Advisory Board consists of industry experts, as well as veteran members of the community that come together in Austin each spring. Advisory Board members are very involved in helping select the best of the best proposals, which SXSW receives each year through the SXSW PanelPicker. We asked Advisory Board members Kelly Goto of gotomedia, Andy Budd of Clearleft, and Joel Bush of Amplifier the following question...

"What are you most excited about for SXSW Interactive 2013?"

Introducing: Registration QuickCodes and Satellite Registration

Created by melissa on February 14, 2013
Music Film Interactive

In an effort to make badge pickup easier and faster, we’re happy to announce two new features for SXSW 2013: Badge Pickup QuickCodes and a Satellite Registration on March 7th and 8th.

Example QuickCodeBadge Pickup QuickCodes are PDF417 barcodes that act as unique identifiers that we'll use to print your badge. QuickCodes contain your registration number only, no other personal information is included. Bring your QuickCode and Photo ID with you to Badge Pickup, we’ll scan it from either a smartphone or a printout, check your Photo ID and print your badge.

You can find your QuickCode in SXsocial. To view your QuickCode, log into your activated SXsocial account and click on ‘QuickCode’ on the top left bar. From the QuickCode page, you will be able to view your QuickCode, email it to yourself, or print the Quickcode. We’ll also be sending your QuickCode in our “Before You Leave” email a few days before this year’s event. This email contains important and helpful information, including your Badge Pickup QuickCode.

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