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SoundCloud Open House is a showcase of innovative audio and music start-ups from across the SoundCloud app ecosystem.
Discover the best from web, iOS, Android and desktop sound creation & editing, storytelling and promotion, hosted by the world's leading social sound platform.
Entry to the exhibition space is by invitation.
Click here to tell us when you'd like to visit.
Alcatel-Lucent is rolling out the red carpet again and playing host at the sassy “ultra-lounge.” Devs, techies, entrepreneurs and VCs are invited to relax, recharge, drink & grub with ALU’s NG Connect team and partners. Fight the flashes on the step and repeat, cameo appearances from tech & celeb stars, and the juiciest SXSW gossip live. VentureBeat will host live interviews while the TechZulu live stream brings you the inside scooop on the latest innovations and shenanigans at SXSWi.
Swing by each day for a plethora (love that word) of brain melting content coupled with some downright delightful activities. We've got daily open forum Q&A sessions with our lounge partners, including NXP, Mobile Monday, and Moki Mobility, Appcelerator ice-cream socials, a Gig Tank beer pong tournament, Flurry hosted cocktail receptions, IDA Singapore movie showings... and the fun doesnt end there.
*SXSWi badge required for admittance.
The GeekRun is a social and sports gathering for those who love running and are a bit geeky too (well, it's SXSW after all)!
Participation to the GeekRun is free! Please come to the meet-up point already changed into your running gear.
We will meet up at the lobby of the Austin Hilton Hotel and from there engage on a light 30' run by the riverside.
The GeekRun will be a way to do some physical activity during SXSW (and burn a few of those BBQ-induced calories) and socialize with fellow attendees... and why not, show off your geeky running apparel and devices.
We will run for approximately 30 minutes at a low to medium pace and the idea is to move together as a group, no one left behind. After the run we'll do a 10/15 minute stretching session and after that you can go back to your accomodation to take a shower and get ready for the first panels of the day! (SXSW panels start at 9.30 am).
The GeekRun is organized by Gianfranco Chicco from Frontiers of Interaction, an Italian conference on technology and interaction design that aims to bridge the American and European innovation hubs.
SXcycles is a complimentary bike share program for Platinum, Gold, Interactive and Film registrants. Tern is providing their "Link D8" bicycles for daily use. Registrants can pick up a bike with helmet, locks and BioLogic lights and Commute Bag (so long as supplies last), and be on their way to satellite campuses, film venues or nighttime happenings. Come to 513 East Cesar Chavez Street, directly across from the Austin Convention Center, to pick up one of these sweet Tern Bicycles and enjoy this eco-friendly way to explore the city and all that SXSW has to offer!
SXcycles is a complimentary bike share program for Platinum, Gold, Interactive and Film registrants. Tern is providing their "Link D8" bicycles for daily use. Registrants can pick up a bike with helmet, locks and BioLogic lights and Commute Bag (so long as supplies last), and be on their way to satellite campuses, film venues or nighttime happenings. Come to 513 East Cesar Chavez Street, directly across from the Austin Convention Center, to pick up one of these sweet Tern Bicycles and enjoy this eco-friendly way to explore the city and all that SXSW has to offer!
Ladies only! (You are allowed one male guest.)
A few SXSW alums walked around Austin last year looking for a place where women could hang out, be pampered (we needed a manicure!) and gather, but couldn't find it. So we decided to make it happen this year. We rented a space, gathered partner sponsors and decided to make it happen.
Please note the hours that the event runs. Your ticket allows you a pass to the entire 3 days (come and go as you please, but the manicures/massages/consultations are first-come, first-served).
RSVP via the link below.
Can capitalism really be used as a force for positive social change in the world? We think so!
It's time we reclaim this concept from all the negative, oppressive and corrupt actions that have tarnished the reputation of a powerful economic tool! Come meet the entrepreneurs who have proven that capitalism can be a tool to empower citizens and create sustainable and prosperous economies that work for both people and place.
We are thrilled to have you join us for the third annual Good Capitalist Party (GCP) in Austin, Texas! This year we are bigger and better than ever with more partners, more attendees, and more good capitalists. What started as a party in 2010 has grown into a three-day lounge experience that connects thousands of Good Capitalists from around the globe. Join us at the Good Capitalist Party Lounge located at St. David's church (only TWO blocks from the convention center!).
We have gathered some of the field’s leading organizations share the lessons and help spread the word that you can do well by doing good. You can have engaging conversations the seasoned pros of social enterprise as well as the up and comers.
The GCP lounge will feature various interactive activities, classes, fireside conversations, demos, structured networking happy hours and a few other surprises. Meet social entrepreneurs and like-minded leaders who made a positive impact in the community while making a profit.
GCP convenes Thought Leaders, Social Entrepreneurs, Slackvists, #SocEnt Tweeters, Social Investors & VCs, Artists, Design Thinkers, Techies, and Linchpins who want to do well while doing good. So whether you need help to get your social venture launched or you would like to learn how to contribute your skills and experience to social enterprises, GCP is the place to be.
Come catalyze positive impact at the Good Capitalist Party Lounge with the support of amazonian tea, fair trade, locally roasted gourmet coffee and food while connecting with others. You don’t need a SXSW badge, this party is open to the public.
Come check out downtown Austin's premier coworking space for creative professionals and entrepreneurs! From March 9 to March 14th, GoLab Austin will be hosting a series of small talks and events for startups and creative professionals. Seating is limited so it will be first come first serve - registration is NOT confirmation of a seat. Its free and you don't need a badge to participate.
You can also stop by and get a little work done at GoLab Austin (really? It's SXSW!), we'll have free coworking all week!
Margot Bloomstein signs her book ‘Content Strategy at Work’ at the SXSW bookstore.
Canon is proud to be a part of the 2012 SXSW Film Festival and inspire all filmmakers to imagine more. That was the story behind Project Imagin8ion, the first photo contest to inspire a Hollywood film. After receiving 96,362 photo submissions, the Winning 8 were chosen by Ron Howard, setting the stage for his production, "when you find me," shot on the new Canon Cinema EOS C300.
Get together with other ePublishing experts for an hour of brainstorming, idea-building, networking, friend-making and career-enhancement, and learn more about this segment of the industry. As of May 19, 2011, eBooks were outselling print books on Amazon. Apple released iBooks Author January 19, 2012 and 600,000 downloaded the app in the first five days. Share info, concerns and marketing ideas about using Apple iBooks Author to create enhanced iBooks for the iPad; or Kindle, Nook, Smashwords and other ePub programs.
The Austin Chronicle recommends this event in "Ex-Punk Author, DIY or Die Forever
Test-driving the newest iBooks Author app (bumps ahead)" Read the full feature here.
The goal of this session is to demystify the “viral video” and demonstrate that there is in fact a science to creating viral hits. In this presentation, I will discuss my experiences producing viral videos that have received over 100 million views. I will share what I have learned about crafting a product message in the form of a viral video and maximizing video views. We'll analyze successful videos ranging from small hits (250k-500k views), medium hits (1M-5M views) and monster hits (10M+ views), breaking them down into the key “viral characteristics” that contributed to each video’s success. I will also discuss strategies for integrating product demos with these viral characteristics, and the trade-offs between including substantial product demos versus simple product placements. Finally, I will demonstrate how entrepreneurs on shoe-string budgets can employ these viral video strategies to gain widespread distribution for their products, by examining the adoption of my own product LaDiDa, which became a Top 10 Music iPhone App and has been used to create more than 20 million songs as a direct result of these viral video marketing techniques.
The Austin Chronicle recommends this event in "The End of the Double Rainbow: Does it take a pot of gold now to go viral?" Read the full feature here.
The North of 41 lounge is back for our annual event at SxSW Interactive. This year is going to be better than ever! We have a ton of activities that are planned for you starting at 5:30pm on Friday March 9th. We are located at 401 E. Sixth St. @ the Old School grill. Canada Lounge is a 30 second walk from the Convention Center.
We will be doing various product giveaways all weekend. We will be hosting a number of parties including a "Welcome to Austin Party" on March 9th. There will also be a couple of panel discussions taking place starting at 4:00pm on Sat March 10th. For more information and to sign up for each individual event, go to our website. www.northof41.org .
We also want to thank Digby/Metabridge for hosting our VIP Lounge at the venue. While you are there check out the cutting edge mobile e-commerce technology to come out of Digby! http://www.digby.com/
Make sure to stop in at the Canada Lounge to charge up your laptop and grab a drink with friends. We have plenty of space for meetings and while you are in the venue, check out the companies who are displaying at the lounge.
The Showcase Companies are:
Clearfit
Empire Avenue
Syzzle
Wattpad
Yapagame
Make sure to follow us on Twitter for the latest updates. @northof41. We look forward to seeing you in Austin at North of 41.
To contact us, email: info@northof41.org
In search of a simpler life, a young couple returns home to Alabama where they set out to eat the way their grandparents did – locally and seasonally. But as their new diet forces them to navigate the agricultural industrial complex, they soon realize that nearly everything about the food system has changed since farmers once populated their family histories. A thoughtful and often funny essay on community, the South and sustainability, "Eating Alabama" is a story about why food matters.
The Austin Chronicle recommends this event in "The Place Is the Thing: The influence of Geography in a Quartet of Docs." Read the full feature here.
JuntoBox Films will take over Hangar Lounge for a kickoff party celebrating 2012 as our first year of filmmaking. There will be an open bar and live DJ in addition to flash pitch sessions, a registration booth, and some must-see discussions for anyone interested in the future of independent film.
Registration Booth
New users will be able to jump right in with a registration booth available on site. The Junto Genius Team will be there to help new users set up and a professional photographer will handle profile pictures.
Bring Your Ideas
A good film starts with a good pitch. The Flash Pitch session from 1:00-2:00 is where filmmakers will have the opportunity to practice their pitch in front of JuntoBox’s seasoned team of producers, who will provide instant feedback. Six Flash Pitch slots are available above in advance and six more will be available by lottery on March 10th.
Café Discussions
The State of Film Funding in 2012: How We Got Here and Where We’re Going
Film funding has never been easy, thanks to an ever-changing landscape, and the rollercoaster doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon. Nina Yang, COO of JuntoBox Films as VP Significant Productions, and Head of Production for Significant Productions will moderate a discussion on the future of film funding.
When done right, social media has proven itself as quite possibly the most useful tool in modern marketing, especially when it comes to micro-budget and indie films. Megan Westerby, Social Media Manager for JuntoBox Films, will moderate a discussion on creating successful social media campaigns for film.
Aching feet? Thirsty? Stop by Intel’s meet up lounge and decompress with internet access, refreshments, and good company.
The Austin Chronicle recommends this event in "South by Southwest ScreenBurn Arcade: Holy crap! It's free! OMG! PARKING!" Read the full story here.
Our Superusers are the lifeblood of foursquare! Learn how you can get involved (it's more than just editing venues!).
North of 41 is an organization whose sole mission is to help entrepreneurs expand their contacts across country borders. We bring technology from local to global!
Rx: Self Medicated Film Expo posts up for a 3rd year during SXSW
Films will run from noon til 4am each night. Check the website for Programming
WWW.RxSM.ORG
Comp booze!
Show details TBA soon!
The 2012 SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade sponsored by Alienware is the place to be for the latest gaming announcements, product demos, cosplay competitions and exciting professional gaming tournaments.
The Austin Chronicle recommends this event in "South by Southwest ScreenBurn Arcade: Holy crap! It's free! OMG! PARKING!" Read the full story here.
Schedule available at SXSW.com.
The Austin Chronicle recommends this event in "South by Southwest ScreenBurn Arcade: Holy crap! It's free! OMG! PARKING!" Read the full story here.
The 2012 SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade is where the latest video game industry announcements, product demos and exciting game tournaments happen. ScreenBurn brings together the different worlds of gaming, including console, PC, mobile, toys, board games and comics to SXSW registrants and the general public through hands-on demos, panels, tournaments, networking events and more. Anyone can experience the FREE and open-to-the-public ScreenBurn Arcade, where industry and enthusiasts engage.
The Austin Chronicle recommends this event in "South by Southwest ScreenBurn Arcade: Holy crap! It's free! OMG! PARKING!" Read the full story here.
Take A Shot & A Walk With Trover
Bottoms up! Join Trover for a 45-minute, tequila-fueled walking tour of East Austin's secret gardens, food trailers and street art. Tours leave every hour starting at 12:15 pm through 5:15 pm each day, Friday March 9 through Monday March 12. Meet outside the Liberty Tavern at the big orange balloon, south side of the Hilton, across from the Convention Center.