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Evan WilliamsTwitter CEO Evan Williams will participate in a keynote interview Monday, March 15.

SXSW InteractiveSXSW Interactive features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. Join us March 2010 for the panels, the parties, the 13th Annual Web Awards, the ScreenBurn at SXSW Arcade, the Film and Interactive Trade Show and Exhibition, Microsoft BizSpark Accelerator at SXSW and, of course, the inspirational experience that only SXSW can deliver.

The Latest Bits & Bytes from SXSW Interactive

NYC Media Establishment Takes on Twitter

twitter.jpgCheck out the contentious back-and-forth about the value of Twitter between two of the nation's most prominent media elites. The opening volley was fired by George Packer in his "Stop the World" column in the January 29 edition of The New Yorker. "Every time I hear about Twitter I want to yell Stop," Packer wrote. "The notion of sending and getting brief updates to and from dozens or thousands of people every few minutes is an image from information hell."

Posted by hugh on 02/09/2010 in Bits & Bytes

PopTech Opens Nominations for 2010 Social Innovation Fellows

SI-Fellows2.jpgPopTech, the social innovation and thought leadership network, has just opened nominations for 2010 PopTech Social Innovation Fellows. This year, nominations are particularly encouraged in the fields of health care, energy, water, and the arts, as well as green materials, the environment, and education.

Posted by sarah on 02/08/2010 in Interactive Media Partners

When the Geeks Go Marching In: New Orleans and SXSW Interactive

logo.jpgCongrats to the World Champion New Orleans Saints after their thrilling 31-17 Super Bowl win over the Indianapolis Colts. And, speaking of the Crescent City, be sure to check out the "Uprising Tide: Inciting Online Communities Into Offline Movements" panel, scheduled for Saturday, March 13, at 3:30 pm.

Posted by hugh on 02/08/2010 in Bits & Bytes

Announcing Accelerator's Day One Emcees: Dean McCall and Tim Street!

McCall-Dean.jpgOn March 15 at the Hilton Austin Downtown, 32 companies will do their best to dazzle a live audience and panel of judges with ideas, innovations, and products that provide a glimpse into the future of technology. By March 16, after an intense and inspiring free-for-all, only 12 will stand a chance at capturing the attention of the industry and all that comes with it. And only four will emerge as Microsoft BizSpark Accelerator at SXSW Interactive 2010 champions.

200px-TimStreet2009.JPGKnock'em-down-drag'em-out battles like this need referees, right? Commentators to call the action? Emcees who can entertain? Well, we're happy to announce that we have four -- for our announcement of Day Two emcees Chris Sacca and Brad King, click here -- and today we're ready to tell you about two more of them ...

Posted by shawn badgley on 02/05/2010 in Bits & Bytes, Business at SXSW

Business Up Front, Party in the Back: Evening Events

-2.jpgDuring SXSW Interactive 2010, when the sessions have ended and the sun has set on another day, the night comes alive with a full slate of evening events to keep you going. From intimate networking happy hours to huge blowouts, we've got you covered.

Posted by Katie on 02/05/2010 in Interactive Marketing

Announcing the ScreenBurn at SXSW 2010 Game Design Competition Finalists!

-1_5.jpgGaming industry, the developers of tomorrow are here to stake their claims! ScreenBurn at SXSW is proud to announce the eight finalists for the AAA and Casual 2010 ScreenBurn at SXSW Game Design Competition sponsored by the USA Network.

Posted by dustin on 02/04/2010 in ScreenBurn News

Ben Huh Wants to Show You How to Rawk SXSW

001021623.jpgWired Magazine recently published an interesting article profiling internet entrepreneur, SXSW panelist, and Pet Holdings Inc. CEO, Ben Huh. PHI is the parent company of an assortment of hilarious user-generated communities like FailBlog, LOLCats, and the popular I Can Has Cheezburger? Under the direction of Huh, PHI has focused on the development of humorous sites that rely on user-submitted content. It is now the largest aggregator of Web memes, drawing in more than 200 million page views a month combined.

Posted by sarah on 02/04/2010 in Speakers In The News

Atlanta Interactive Networking Mixer on Monday, Feb. 8!

austin_party1.jpgStart your February in a fun way and join SXSW Interactive in Atlanta as we host the fifth in a series of networking mixers on Monday, Feb. 8, from 7 to 9pm, at Cypress Street Pint & Plate. This free-to-attend party is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with SXSW Interactive organizers and other like-minded members of Atlanta’s tech community. So don’t be shy: Come enjoy free drinks, music, and the chance to win a free SXSW Interactive registration! Help us gather Atlanta’s digital creatives and gaming communities for this meetup before the festival in March. To attend, please RSVP by Friday, Feb. 5. We hope to see you there!

Posted by sarah on 02/03/2010 in Bits & Bytes

my.SXSW iPhone App Available For Download Now

my.SXSW iPhone appWe've been working on lots of exciting new things for SXSW 2010. One of them is a new iPhone app based on my.SXSW, the official social network and scheduling platform for SXSW which was developed by The Social Collective.

Posted by melissa on 02/03/2010 in SXSW News, Featured News

We All Belong at the SXSW Interactive Blogger Lounge

sxsw-4.com_.jpegEvery SXSW Interactive is one that we carry with us. We grow eager each year as we get closer to March, and the minute we leave, we immediately start the countdown to next year. It's our sanctuary. It's our retreat. It's our celebration. We grow together and we grow individually. And, each year, our gathering place is the Blogger Lounge.

Posted by Katie on 02/03/2010 in Interactive Marketing
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