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SXSW® Interactive features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders, the incredible new SXSW Trade Show and an unbeatable lineup of special programs showcasing the best new digital works, video games and innovative ideas the international community has to offer. Join us for the most energetic, inspiring and creative event of the year, taking place March 11-15, 2010 in Austin, Texas.

The Latest Bits & Bytes from SXSW® Interactive

First Batch of Accepted Programming Announced September 20

devopanel_mothersbaugh_danadeloca_0.jpgIt's less than two more weeks until the first batch of confirmed panels and presentations for the 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival are announced. Stay tuned to this website on Monday, September 20 to see this list of 200+ titles which will cover a variety of topics relevant to the digital creatives who come to Austin every March.

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SXSW Alumni News: Jay Cuthrell, Kristina Halvorson & Roger Black

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SXSW Alumni News includes tech industry leaders who contributed their expertise to the 2010 SXSW Interactive Festival and officially participating new media companies. Make face-to-face connections with decision-makers, leading-edge adopters and trend-setters at the 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival, March 11-15 in Austin, Texas.

SXSW on YouTube: On the Road with Ian Sanders

In the months leading up to the 2010 event, the SXSW Interactive team traveled around the country hosting a series of networking mixers. Ingrid Vanderveldt, host of On the Road with iV, and Lyn Graft, founder of LG Pictures, came along for the ride to talk with SXSW alumni and some first time SXSW speakers about what SXSW means to them.

Once the festival began, Ingrid spoke with Ian Sanders, founder of Ian Sanders Company about his 2010 SXSW Interactive talk "How To Unplan Your Business Idea".

Don't Miss Your Chance For SXSW Accelerator!

ChuckMurphy_1848-small_0.jpgWe're always excited about the talented people we meet during SXSW Interactive. We're even more thrilled when great people make valuable connections. One of the ways to put your new product or service on center stage is to apply to SXSW Accelerator today. Not only does SXSW Accelerator put you in front of a plugged-in crowd of investors and early adopters, but you get a one-of-a-kind chance to refine your product with people who really know technology. And with Accelerator happening during SXSW Music, this event is perfect for launching new music technologies.

SXSW Success Story: Jonathan Beilin of Kuduco Games

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One of the best things about working for SXSW Interactive is hearing about the unique experiences our participants have at our event. We especially love the serendipitous connections that help get projects off the ground. One of these SXSW success stories came to us by way of 2010 Core Conversation presenter Jonathan Beilin, of Koduco Games. Beilin jumped head-first into networking at our event and met future business partner, Austin-based Famigo Games.

SXSW Alumni News: Farmville, Paul Carr & Drew Olanoff

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SXSW Alumni News includes tech industry leaders who contributed their expertise to the 2010 SXSW Interactive Festival and officially participating new media companies. Make face-to-face connections with decision-makers, leading-edge adopters and trend-setters at the 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival, March 11-15 in Austin, Texas.

SXSW on YouTube: On the Road with Stephanie Klein

In the months leading up to the 2010 event, the SXSW Interactive team traveled around the country hosting a series of networking mixers. Ingrid Vanderveldt, host of On the Road with iV, and Lyn Graft, founder of LG Pictures, came along for the ride to talk with SXSW alumni and some first time SXSW speakers about what SXSW means to them.

Ingrid got the chance to talk with author Stephanie Klein at the festival in March about how much she learns each year and her 2010 session "Balance is Bullshit."

SXSW Alumni News: Alexis Ohanian, Nick Finck and MG Siegler

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SXSW Alumni News includes tech industry leaders who contributed their expertise to the 2010 SXSW Interactive Festival and officially participating new media companies. Make face-to-face connections with decision-makers, leading-edge adopters and trend-setters at the 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival, March 11-15 in Austin, Texas.

Announcing Accepted Interactive Panels on September 20

SleddMary_FromTrollsToStars-inside4.jpgSeptember is here — and with it, news from the Interactive programming front. Because we know you are eager to see the lineup of programming for SXSW Interactive 2011, we decided to release panels information earlier than ever this season. On Monday, September 20, we will release a list of the first 200 accepted titles for the 2011 event via the SXSW website.

This year, there will be no email notifications before the September 20 release date of the status of PanelPicker proposals, but organizers will receive an email on the day of the announcement detailing next steps for a successful presentation. This announcement will represent about one-third of our total programming for the 2011 season.