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.
Elon Musk courtesy SpaceXIn early September, we announced Matthew Inman as one of the four keynote speakers for the 2013 SXSW Interactive Festival. Today, we are extremely happy to reveal that Elon Musk, the CEO and Product Architect of Tesla Motors and the CEO / CTO of SpaceX, will serve as our second keynote next March in Austin.
At SpaceX, Musk is the chief designer, overseeing development of rockets and spacecrafts for missions to Earth's orbit and ultimately to other planets. In 2008, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft won the NASA contract to provide a commercial replacement for the cargo transport function of the Space Shuttle, which retired in 2011. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low Earth orbit, which it accomplished in December 2010. In 2012, SpaceX became the first commercial company to deliver cargo to and from the International Space Station – a feat it completed twice in one year. SpaceX is currently modifying its Dragon spacecraft to carry astronauts to and from the station as well.
Image courtesy of Spitfire PicturesLocal, national and international racing fans are excited as the Circuit of the Americas opens in Austin on November 15. This new event will bring lots of amazing new technology to Central Texas. SXSW Interactive is all about creative tech and to celebrate, we want to invite you to a happy hour for everyone interested in cars and racing.
Join SXSW Interactive at a 6pm happy hour meet up at the Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin. SXSW will offer complimentary beer, wine, and well beverages at Stephen F's bar upstairs from 6:00pm-7:30pm on Thursday, November 15. RSVP today for a chance to talk cars before heading over to catch a sneak preview of a brand new F1™ documentary, 1, at the Paramount Theatre. (To be clear, RSVPing to the meet up does NOT include tickets to the screening. Please purchase tickets through the following link or see below for details on how you can win a pair of free tickets from SXSW Film.)
As we learn more about the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, it's apparent that the needs of the affected population are going to quickly outstrip the resources available. SXSW urges you to donate now to the Red Cross, which has a great history of being first on the scene after a disaster, offering the most practical help available. Your contribution, large or small, can make a real difference in people's lives who are lacking the most basic necessities - water, food, shelter, and medical attention.
Members of the 'Girls' cast and crew in 2012. Photo credit: Rita Quinn
Gain high-profile brand exposure through sponsoring the Wire Image Studio, the official photography studio of SXSW! The studio is a private, branded space where esteemed Film, Music and Interactive participants will be photographed.
Accelerator winners by Jay ConlonWant to get involved with SXSW Interactive next year, but not sure how? One of the most exciting and fun ways to participate is through SXSW awards shows and competitions. Do you have a digital project from 2012 that you are particularly proud of? The SXSW Interactive Awards could be right for you. As a finalist you get a registration to attend the awards show, a chance to meet peers in the industry and do press interviews and maybe even take home the coveted prize in your category.
Elon Musk courtesy SpaceXIn early September, we announced Matthew Inman as one of the four keynote speakers for the 2013 SXSW Interactive Festival. Today, we are extremely happy to reveal that Elon Musk, the CEO and Product Architect of Tesla Motors and the CEO / CTO of SpaceX, will serve as our second keynote next March in Austin.
Image courtesy of Spitfire Pictures
Members of the 'Girls' cast and crew in 2012. Photo credit: Rita Quinn
Accelerator winners by Jay Conlon
