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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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Announcing SXSW V2V

Created by Roland on October 23, 2012

We are excited to announce SXSW V2V, the newest addition to the SXSW family of events. SXSW V2V is an extension and re-imagining SXSW's 26-year-old Austin event with an emphasis on the creative spark that drives entrepreneurial innovation.

The startup and venture capital space is of major interest to all the creative industries that are at the core of the SXSW family of events. Featuring four days of informative panels and workshops, inspirational speakers, intensive mentor and coaching programs, networking events and receptions, pitch competitions and startup showcases, SXSW V2V offers innovators and entrepreneurs across all creative industries a space to learn the skills, make the connections and find the inspiration to take their ideas and talents to the next level. If you are involved in building an app, a service, a business, a brand or a community, then this event is for you.

SXSW Gaming Expo Announcements

Created by Cori on October 22, 2012

Photo Credit: Merrick Ales It may only be October, but the SXSW Gaming Expo already has some big announcements!

The 2013 expo will see not one, but two stages of tournament madness courtesy of IGN Pro League. Also, thanks to GEEK Magazine, there will be a 3rd stage dedicated to all aspects of gaming culture with presentations from Marvel, Mojang, Gearbox Software and many more.

SXSW Interactive Announces Programming for 2013

Created by tammy on October 15, 2012

Today, SXSW Interactive announces the majority of programming for the 2013 event, most of which was received through the SXSW PanelPicker process. You can view the list of approximately 450 accepted proposals below organized by category.

From trend-setting interface design to startups in Eastern Europe to new approaches for non-profits to social media in outer space to next-generation DIY innovation, the programming listed below reflects the width of incredible content offered at the SXSW Interactive Festival. The one common thread amongst this programming is massive creativity, which serves as the ongoing currency of conversation in Austin in March. Be inspired by this massive creativity by registering for SXSW 2013 before rates increase on Friday, November 9.

SXSW Accelerator Presented by Microsoft BizSpark: Entry Deadline Is November 9

Created by tammy on October 11, 2012

Accelerator logoNovember 9, 2012 is the last day you can register for the opportunity to showcase your emerging technology product or service in front of industry leaders by participating in the 2013 SXSW Accelerator Presented by Microsoft BizSpark!

Accelerator takes place on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12, 2013 as a part of SXSW Interactive Festival, during which you can improve your product launch, attract venture capitalists, polish your elevator pitch, receive media exposure, build brand awareness, network, socialize and experience all that SXSW Interactive has to offer. Again, the final deadline to register is November 9, less than one month away, so enter ASAP!

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