2008 SXSW Interactive</h1> <article> <h1>Interactive Session Spotlights: "When Your API is Your Product"</h1> <p>tammy — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:46:01 +0000</p> <p>Data, data, data is everywhere. What happens when that data becomes an API, which becomese the business, instead of the byproduct? Developers come running and are willing to pay for it. Learn more during "<a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP10866">When Your API is Your Product</a>." This session will happen Sunday, March 11 at the Hilton. Click <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/?conference=interactive">here</a> for a full panel schedule for the 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival.</p> <p><span class="caption">Contributed by Todd Hansen, image courtesy Hugh MacLeod </span></p> </article> <article> <h1>Om, Giga OM at SXSW: Morning Yoga Sessions Return</h1> <p>tammy — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:26:25 +0000</p> <p>Need to find a path to higher ground at the 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival? Then unplug your laptop, turn off your smart phone, relax and let it all go. Attendees to this year's event will again have the chance to start their days mindfully as morning yoga returns to SXSW. Yoga was developed thousands of years ago as a way to prepare the body and mind to be more receptive to enlightenment. What better way to prepare for all the new people and ideas you will encounter every day at SXSW Interactive? These morning yoga <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP992280">sessions</a> occur from 9:30-10:30 am on March 10, March 11, March 12 and March 13 in Room 8a at the Austin Convention Center. And, if you aren't an early riser, there is also an <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP13867">afternoon session</a> on Friday, March 9 from 2:00-3:00 pm in Room 8a). These SXSW yoga sessions won't be overly strenuous, so feel free to wear everyday street clothes if you plan to attend.</p> <p><span class="caption">Contributed by Hugh Forrest, photo courtesy Creative Commons</span></p> </article> <article> <h1>The Transporter: Interactive Campus Shuttle</h1> <p>tammy — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:44:01 +0000</p> <p>One of the major improvements for the 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival is radically improved access between the <a href = "http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/sessions/bycampus">14 different content destinations</a> via the Interactive Campus Shuttle. So, look for more clearly marked buses, better routes and a dynamic mapping / tracking process for these vehicles. Remember the Interactive Campus Shuttle is free for all SXSW badgeholders. <a href = "http://www.sxsw.com/shuttles">Click here</a> for complete information on this easy-to-use transportation system.</p> <p><span class="caption">Contributed by Hugh Forrest, Interactive campus shuttle art by Mike King</span></p> </article> <article> <h1>YouTube Designers Give UX Insight at Trade Show</h1> <p>Peter — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:09:00 +0000</p> <p>How do you design something for every user on the internet? How do you change the interface of one of the most widely used websites? YouTube will be at the <a href=” http://sxsw.com/trade_shows/next_stage”>Next Stage presented by Marvell</a> discussing how to design a product that is so widely used by so many different people.</p> <p>Visual Designer Rebecca Bortman, User Experience Researcher Heather Traher, and User Experience Designers Marc Hemeon, Joshua Sassoon, & Jason Carlin will be revealing the thought process behind the familiar YouTube layout and features. The <a href=”http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_OE00941”>YouTube Refreshed: How to Design for What the World is Watching</a> panel takes place Tuesday, March 13 at 3PM.</p> <p>The SXSW Trade Show events schedule can be found <a href=”http://sxsw.com/trade_shows/about”>here</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Interactive Session Spotlight: "Rebuilding LEGO"</h1> <p>tammy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:28 +0000</p> <p>LEGO is the most profitable and fastest growing company in the toy industry, with growth and profitability rates similar to Apple’s. Join <a href="http://opimweb.wharton.upenn.edu/people/faculty.cfm?id=1594">David Robertson</a>, Practice Professor of The Wharton School, at <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP14044">"Rebuilding LEGO"</a> on Saturday, March 10th at the <a href="http://hotelreq.sxsw.com/hotels/17">InterContinental Stephen F Austin</a>. Hear the LEGO story and learn lessons from the company’s fall and rebirth. Click here for the <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/?conference=interactive#">full panel schedule</a> for the 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival.</p> <p><span class="caption">Contributed by Nora Ureste, photo courtesy David Robertson</span></p> </article> <article> <h1>Check Out SXswag!</h1> <p>Peter — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:51:01 +0000</p> <p>Don't wait for March to cash in on the all the goodies available to you as a <a href="http://sxsw.com/attend">registrant</a>. Head over to <a href=http://sxsocial.sxsw.com">SXsocial</a> right now and you can redeem magazine subscriptions, software discounts, free business cards, music samplers, and much, much more. Your swag rewards are just a <a href="http://sxsocial.sxsw.com/swag">few clicks away</a>, so head over now to cash in big.</p> <p>Interested in participating in SXswag? Contact the appropriate account executive <a href="http://sxsw.com/marketing/contact">here</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>SXSW Announces Complete List of Exhibitors</h1> <p>Peter — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:03:24 +0000</p> <p>In 2011, the decision to unite the film, music and interactive media industries into one exhibition sparked immense growth and cultural exchange. Join us at the 2012 Trade Show: The Exhibition for Creative Industries to forge lasting relationships in international commerce and to experience new ideas from cutting-edge businesses and<br /> foreign cultural commissions.</p> <p>In addition to the impressive exhibitors, the Trade Show features curated <a href="http://sxsw.com/trade_shows/meetup_pavilion">Meet Ups</a>, <a href="http://sxsw.com/trade_shows/next_stage">Next Stage</a> offering highlights of the overall conference, and the SXsaloon, which provides refreshing libations with daily Happy Hours at 5pm, and the popular Exhibitor Block Party is Tuesday 3/13 at 4pm. </p> <p>See the complete list of exhibiting companies and cultural delegations for 2012 <a href="http://sxsw.com/trade_shows/exhibitors">here</a>.</p> <p><span class="caption">Registrants at the 2011 Trade Show. Photo by Jojo Marion.</span></p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-frontimage"> <div class="field-label">Frontpage Image: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-frontcaption"> <div class="field-label">Frontpage Caption: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> The 2011 Trade Show. Photo by Merrick Ales. </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Registration Deadline: Friday, February 10</h1> <p>adrienne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:35:48 +0000</p> <p>Come on -- you know you want to <a href="https://cart.sxsw.com/products/show?product_code=reg-plat">attend SXSW</a> and you know you want to save money. So <a href="https://cart.sxsw.com/products/show?product_code=reg-plat">register to attend</a> by this <strong>Friday, February 10</strong>, to take advantage of significant savings. Whether you are registering for a Film, Interactive, Music, Gold or Platinum badge, you will save a ton on walkup prices if you make your purchase today.</p> <p>Be sure to check out the <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/">SXSW Schedule</a> to see what's in store for SXSW 2012!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Visit the Samsung Blogger Lounge this March</h1> <p>Peter — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:27:08 +0000</p> <p>For the last four years, the <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_OE00797">Blogger Lounge</a> at SXSW has served as a central hub for celebrating friendship, innovation and collaboration. Samsung is proud to once again host the official blogger lounge of <a href="http://sxsw.com/interactive/">SXSW Interactive</a> in 2012. Stop by the lounge for hot new products, demonstrations, featured appearances, daily happy hours and the latest news from <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_OE00797">Samsung</a>.</p> <p>More information on SXSW Interactive Parties & Lounges can be found <a href="http://sxsw.com/interactive/parties">here</a>.</p> <p>For information on creating a business presence at SXSW, contact the appropriate representative <a href="http://sxsw.com/marketing">here</a>.</p> <p><span class="caption">2011 Registrants at the Samsung Blogger Lounge. Photo by Jojo Marion.</span></p> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-frontimage"> <div class="field-label">Frontpage Image: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-frontcaption"> <div class="field-label">Frontpage Caption: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> 2011 Registrants at the Samsung Blogger Lounge. Photo by JW Walthall. </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Tuesday, March 13 Events: Accelerator Finalists</h1> <p>tammy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:47:46 +0000</p> <p>SXSW Interactive is March Madness Austin style, with activities beginning Friday, March 9 and continuing through the end of the day on Tuesday, March 13 . Although first day events are typically strong (be sure to catch the <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP100184">feature presentation</a> from Wikinomics author Don Tapscott), we tend to save the strongest elements for the last day of festivities. Said another way, if you aren't' staying through the end of the day on Tuesday, March 13, then you are missing out some of the event's coolest content!</p> <p>What exactly is happening at SXSW Interactive on Tuesday, March 13? You won't want to miss the final round of <a href="http://sxsw.com/interactive/startupvillage/accelerator">SXSW Accelerator</a> presentations at the Downtown Austin Hilton. SXSW Accelerator showcases some of the world's most exciting / innovative startups in front of a jury of VCs, lawyers, and media representatives. Past Accelerator winners include <a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/siri.html">Siri</a> and <a href="http://sxsw.com/node/10106">Game Salad</a>. So you'll want to see the <a href="http://sxsw.com/node/10044">winners on Tuesday, March 13</a> to catch an early preview of the kinds of technologies that will be changing the world over the next few years.</p> </article> </main></body></html>