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DTSTART:20090313T190000Z
DTEND:20090313T200000Z
SUMMARY:Minority Report is Real
DESCRIPTION:Sci-fi movies have long-celebrated beautiful\, tangible\, and immersive computer interfaces. Explore the interplay between fanciful Hollywood productions\, one-off information visualizations\, and useful real-world applications.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900543
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DTSTART:20090313T203000Z
DTEND:20090313T213000Z
SUMMARY:How to Rawk SXSW: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:Geared particularly to first-time attendees to SXSW Interactive\, this panel focuses on how registrants can leverage all the different elements of the event to achieve your personal and professional goals.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901327
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DTSTART:20090313T220000Z
DTEND:20090313T230000Z
SUMMARY:Try Making Yourself More Interesting
DESCRIPTION:There are no cheat codes for community. No Charles Atlas shortcuts to make your pet project the one to rule them all. Want people to think you're awesome? Be awesome. This panel promises a bullshit-free look at how you might tune out the jibber jabber\, tune in to those who matter\, put your head down and make your online service a little bit more epic each day. We'll dissect Bike Hugger\, Photojojo\,...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900719
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DTSTART:20090314T010000Z
DTEND:20090314T030000Z
SUMMARY:The TechSet Meets The Rat Pack
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy the unique and stylish period-specific dcor that conjures scenes from Las Vegas and Palm Springs during the Sinatra era. You'll be surrounded by incredible and pioneering entrepreneurs and influencers as we create our own Rat Pack rich with relationships that will propel us long after the curtain closes on SXSWi 09.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The Belmont\, 305 W. 6th St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090314T150000Z
DTEND:20090314T160000Z
SUMMARY:How Not To FAIL At Web Services
DESCRIPTION:Believe it or not both Amazon and Flickr have failed miserably at Web Services. In this talk we'll take a look at their failures\, show how they could be fixed\, and show how to properly use REST principles to create Web Services that don't fail.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900147
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DTSTART:20090314T150000Z
DTEND:20090314T160000Z
SUMMARY:Is Privacy Dead or Just Very Confused?
DESCRIPTION:While many assert that "privacy is dead\," the complex ways in which people try to control access and visibility suggest that it's just very confused. Rather than throwing the baby out with the bath water\, let's discuss people's understanding and experiences of privacy and find ways to 2.0-ify it.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901329
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DTSTART:20090314T150000Z
DTEND:20090314T160000Z
SUMMARY:The Seven Rules for Great Web Application Design
DESCRIPTION:In this lively and interactive session\, Robert Hoekman\, Jr.\, the author of 'Designing the Obvious' and 'Designing the Moment'\, uses the audience to reveal the 7 essential design principles for achieving great application design and the psychology behind them. And he does it all without a single bullet point (gasp!).
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900090
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DTSTART:20090314T163000Z
DTEND:20090314T173000Z
SUMMARY:Blog on Company Time and Get Promoted
DESCRIPTION:How many bloggers are underutilized in their day jobs? This session shows bloggers how to take over or start their company's blog for instant promotion and industry-wide fame. Learn tools and techniques for taking on the title of Chief Blogging Officer and then making your company's blog a massive success.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0900011
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DTSTART:20090314T163000Z
DTEND:20090314T173000Z
SUMMARY:Change v2
DESCRIPTION:Obama has awoken a once in a century passion for reform. What will it take to make it work? What would "work" mean?
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901367
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DTSTART:20090314T163000Z
DTEND:20090314T173000Z
SUMMARY:How to Talk to Programmers
DESCRIPTION:Can't talk to your programmers? Can't find a good one? Designers and project managers often complain that they can't communicate with developers. Agencies often have trouble finding good freelancers. Learn how to make your interactions productive instead of painful and leverage programmers instead of living with them.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0900758
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DTSTART:20090314T190000Z
DTEND:20090314T200000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Remarks: Tony Hsieh
DESCRIPTION:At Zappos.com\, Tony Hsieh has fostered a culture where extraordinary customer service is the norm. Hear him talk about how good deeds can help you leverage the power of your audience to massively extend your brand.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901393
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DTSTART:20090314T203000Z
DTEND:20090314T213000Z
SUMMARY:Designing for Irrational Behavior
DESCRIPTION:The core of sustainability efforts is behavior change\, understanding patterns of behavior and developing models for motivating sustainable behavior change. This approach assumes a rational response from the consumer. However\, most decisions are irrational. This panel will examine how to motivate people to make sustainable changes by appealing to their emotions instead. This panel is sponsored by f...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901146
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DTSTART:20090314T203000Z
DTEND:20090314T213000Z
SUMMARY:Feed Me: Bite Size Info for a Hungry Internet
DESCRIPTION:In our fast-paced\, information overload society\, users are consuming shorter and more frequent content in the form of blogs\, feeds and status messages. This panel will look at the social trends\, as well as the technologies that makes feed-based communication possible. Led by Ari Steinberg\, an engineering manager at Facebook who focuses on the development of News Feed.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900837
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DTSTART:20090314T220000Z
DTEND:20090314T230000Z
SUMMARY:Building a Bridge with Barcodes - The QR Code Invasion
DESCRIPTION:QR Codes have made a tremendous impact on mobile internet around the world but have yet to break-out in North America. In Japan\, users are utilizing 2D barcodes to place hyperlinks throughout the physical world on everything from bookmarks to tombstones. Join Evan Jones\, innovator of QR code technology\, as he discusses the potential waiting to be unlocked behind this powerful technology.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900401
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DTSTART:20090314T220000Z
DTEND:20090314T230000Z
SUMMARY:Comedy on Television and the Web
DESCRIPTION:Ricky Van Veen (CollegeHumor.com) leads a panel that discusses the differences between television content and web content\, and considers some creative and technological approaches that might bridge that gap in the near future.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900496
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DTSTART:20090314T220000Z
DTEND:20090314T230000Z
SUMMARY:Suxorz '09: The Ten Worst Social Media Campaigns
DESCRIPTION:Bring popcorn and rotten tomatoes! Braving hate-mail after naming last year's "winners\," the Suxorz '09 panel returns to dissect the ten worst social media and web 2.0 ad campaigns of the year. Together\, we'll shame the marketers who abuse people-powered media. To pre-game\, join the Facebook group http://bit.ly/suxorz09.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901095
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DTSTART:20090314T220000Z
DTEND:20090314T230000Z
SUMMARY:What Teens & Tweens Want In A Web Site/Application
DESCRIPTION:If you're designing or programming a website or application for teens or just want to be relevant to the next generation\, this teen panel will give you a glimpse into how teens are using the Net and cell phones. Find out what teens want\, and more importantly what they don't!
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900536
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DTSTART:20090314T233000Z
DTEND:20090315T070000Z
SUMMARY:The Bigg Digg Shindigg
DESCRIPTION:It's the return of the biggest party at SXSWi - the second annual Bigg Digg Shindigg\, Now with 100% More Diggnation! Come join Revision3 & Digg for an evening of revelry\, music & mayhem at the world famous Stubbs BBQ. We're featuring a live Diggnation\, great music from acclaimed band Republic Tigers\, DJ Mancub (Space Cowboys) spinning tunes late into the night\, and more to be announced. We've got...
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Stubb's\, 801 Red River St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=51179937595
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DTSTART:20090315T030000Z
DTEND:20090315T060000Z
SUMMARY:OK! Happy Cog'aoke
DESCRIPTION:Happy Cog presents it's first annual SXSWi karaoke competition. Join us for an open bar\, unprecedented talent and demoralizing shame and regret. Sweet prizes for the winners. Hosted by Keyboard Man.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The Scoot Inn\, 1308 E. 4th Street\, Austin TX
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090315T150000Z
DTEND:20090315T160000Z
SUMMARY:Being a UX Team of One
DESCRIPTION:What's the best way to evolve design ideas quickly? Get together with other designers and brainstorm. The second best way? Adapt the methods of larger UX groups to a team of one. Learn how in this presentation\, which shares lightweight techniques for quick and effective brainstorming on your own.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900124
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DTSTART:20090315T150000Z
DTEND:20090315T160000Z
SUMMARY:Edupunk: Open Source Education
DESCRIPTION:DIY teachers around the world are using open source course management systems\, open access textbooks\, and other open source tools to buck the chains and limitations of corporate education software. This panel of edupunks will rock the show by discussing the movement\, its challenges\, and its future.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900723
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DTSTART:20090315T150000Z
DTEND:20090315T160000Z
SUMMARY:Version Control: No More Save As...
DESCRIPTION:No longer something just big companies do\, version control can be just as useful for small teams and even one-man bands. This panel will discuss what tools are available\, differing approaches to controversial topics like branching\, and whether to use hosted or in-house.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900256
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DTSTART:20090315T163000Z
DTEND:20090315T173000Z
SUMMARY:Blackboards or Backchannels: The Techno-Induced Classroom of Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:The traditional classroom: obsolete? Chalkboards\, lectures\, and even teachers may be on their way out as social technology enters the classroom. How do kids want technology integrated into the curriculum? Or do they even want it? Five students speak out to debate the potential for Wikis\, backchannels\, and social tech\, and dispute tomorrow's r/evolution in teaching and learning.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900347
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DTSTART:20090315T163000Z
DTEND:20090315T173000Z
SUMMARY:Design for the Wisdom of Crowds
DESCRIPTION:People are often dumb\, so how can crowds be wise? James Surowiecki laid the groundwork in his book\, "The Wisdom of Crowds." In this solo presentation\, Derek Powazek will apply those ideas to the web\, concentrating on how to design websites that empower people to work together to create something truly awesome.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901323
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DTSTART:20090315T190000Z
DTEND:20090315T200000Z
SUMMARY:Sunday Keynote: Stephen Baker / Nate Silver Interview
DESCRIPTION:Fivethirtyeight.com was one of the biggest winners in the 2008 November election\, successfully predicting the Obama landslide. Veteran BusinessWeek columnist Stephen Baker talks with Nate Silver\, the man who's statistical analysis powered the site.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901392
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DTSTART:20090315T203000Z
DTEND:20090315T213000Z
SUMMARY:Designing Our Way Through Web Forms
DESCRIPTION:Although forms make the Web go around\, they are often ugly due the generic way in which browsers display them\, not to mention irritating to our site's visitors when they don't work as expected. In this session\, panelists will provide specific details on ways to successfully create compelling forms for your users.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900187
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DTSTART:20090315T203000Z
DTEND:20090315T213000Z
SUMMARY:From Flickr and Beyond: Lessons in Community Management
DESCRIPTION:Companies across industries are developing and fostering online communities\, recognizing the benefits of connecting with customers on the Web. Unfortunately\, not all communities thrive to become a successful vehicle for businesses. Leaders of top online communities from Flickr to Facebook will discuss top best practices for managing online communities.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900842
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DTSTART:20090315T203000Z
DTEND:20090315T213000Z
SUMMARY:The Web In Higher Education: What's Different?
DESCRIPTION:Being a web worker in higher education has unique challenges: Shoestring budgets\, campus politics\, the generation gap between faculty and students\, and serving disparate audiences. Come learn about the web in higher education -- and what lessons the higher education web can teach the broader web world.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0900633
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DTSTART:20090315T220000Z
DTEND:20090315T230000Z
SUMMARY:How Not To Be Evil (Even By Accident)
DESCRIPTION:Everyone starts with good intentions (well\, almost everybody). But when your Net idea goes huge\, or the bottom line lurches\, we're all tempted to cut corners on that hip "don't be evil" pledge. Panelists from the Electronic Frontier Foundation and elsewhere reveal how you can stop your future self from betraying you\, your values -- and your users.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0900966
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DTSTART:20090316T020000Z
DTEND:20090316T070000Z
SUMMARY:Austin Tweetup
DESCRIPTION:Come join Austin "Tweeps" for an epic Tweetup! We've rented out the entire place to welcome our Twitter friends from out of town.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Aces Lounge\, 222 E 6th St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.austintweetup.com/
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DTSTART:20090316T150000Z
DTEND:20090316T160000Z
SUMMARY:The Power of Small
DESCRIPTION:The authors of the New York Times bestseller The Power of Nice take on the conventional wisdom of today's super-sized society where bigger is better and offer a provocative and counterintuitive look into how little things truly have the power to change your business\, your industry or your life for the better.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900399
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DTSTART:20090316T163000Z
DTEND:20090316T173000Z
SUMMARY:Enough To Be Dangerous: Managing 'Expert' Clients
DESCRIPTION:"The page shouldn't scroll." "Two clicks are too many." These are two of the numerous client conundrums that agencies face on a daily basis. In this presentation\, we discuss how to educate\, reeducate and placate your client\, without having your team kill you in the process.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900692
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DTSTART:20090316T163000Z
DTEND:20090316T173000Z
SUMMARY:Outsourcing 2.0: Is the World Flat or Not?
DESCRIPTION:Are you building a killer web app or the next great Internet startup? You've considered outsourcing\, but heard about the headaches. Come see four outsourcing experts share insights on collaborating across borders and time zones\, avoiding project death spiral\, and how smart startups are leveraging a global strategy that VC's expect.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900210
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090316T163000Z
DTEND:20090316T190000Z
SUMMARY:Social Media For Social Good
DESCRIPTION:Porter Novelli along with Jeff Pulver\, Randi Zuckerberg and Stacey Monk will hold a special event at Stubb's Bar-B-Que - "Social Media for Social Good."
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Stubb's BBQ\, 801 Red River St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090316T190000Z
DTEND:20090316T200000Z
SUMMARY:Monday Keynote: Virginia Heffernan / James Powderly Interview
DESCRIPTION:Open source art evangelist and political activist James Powderly talks about his craft and his mission with Virginia Heffernan\, who writes The Medium column for The New York Times Magazine.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901390
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090316T203000Z
DTEND:20090316T213000Z
SUMMARY:Change Your World in 50 Minutes: Making Breakthroughs Happen
DESCRIPTION:Gain real-world ideas for markedly improved productivity from an industry expert and passionate speaker who always inspires SXSW audiences.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901322
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DTSTART:20090316T220000Z
DTEND:20090316T230000Z
SUMMARY:Bruce Sterling Session
DESCRIPTION:His state-of-the-cybersphere analyses are always a highlight of SXSW Interactive. Don't miss what the veteran science fiction writer and industry pundit has to say about the wired world this year.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901379
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090316T220000Z
DTEND:20090316T230000Z
SUMMARY:Developing Super Senses: Tools to Know Your Users
DESCRIPTION:You know you need to do user research\, but how? Should you write surveys\, do focus groups\, or develop personas? And how do you act on what you've learned? We've been in the trenches and have concrete suggestions on what you can\, and should do NOW to conduct effective user research.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900252
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090316T230000Z
DTEND:20090317T050000Z
SUMMARY:EFF-Austin SXSW Interactive Event
DESCRIPTION:FREE to SXSW Badge Holders; $10 General Public Immersive cutting edge futures music\, art\, and performance extravaganza. Five bands on 3 stages and over 80 artists. Headliners include The Heather Gold Show\, Bruce Sterling and Ian McLagan & The Bump Band. Plutopia.org/@plutopia.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Palmer Events Center\, 900 Barton Springs Rd
SEQUENCE:0
UID:de3caea6da87440b4778dd5d693f35b8@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T000000Z
DTEND:20090317T023000Z
SUMMARY:20 x 2
DESCRIPTION:What happens when you take twenty hand-picked creatives\, give them each two minutes and the same ethereal question to interpret before a live audience? In it's ninth SXSW\, that's 20x2. Join us this year as we crack the code when asked "What's It Gonna Take?"
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The Parish\, 214 E 6th St
SEQUENCE:0
UID:110a5a71132b5dd36a6bd815fa59c184@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T020000Z
DTEND:20090317T090000Z
SUMMARY:Brightkite/DandyID Party
DESCRIPTION:Brightkite & DandyID Open bar\, live music\, dj's giveaways. More details forthcoming check www.southbyparty.com and RSVP NOW and win VIP Passes.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Pure Volume House\, 323 E 2nd St\, Austin\, TX 78701
SEQUENCE:0
UID:eece6a4e61a469ba7f38cf1f721ab545@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.southbyparty.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T023000Z
DTEND:20090317T053000Z
SUMMARY:Mashable Party
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to rock with music\, drinks\, and all around fun at the Mashable party. We've got some big things in store you won't want to miss. Keep your eyes on Mashable and Mashable's Twitter for more info.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Six Lounge\, 117 W 4th St
SEQUENCE:0
UID:236eb1af18a20f194fc184e5b5f6b683@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T033000Z
DTEND:20090317T070000Z
SUMMARY:SXNW Party
DESCRIPTION:Acquia\, Blue Flavor\, Rackspace\, and Raincity Studios Present the 4th Annual SXNW Geek Party.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Iron Cactus\, 606 Trinity St
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cc29e22ae0aa04f96e9c665356b1feda@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T150000Z
DTEND:20090317T160000Z
SUMMARY:Collabotition: Can Companies Work With Their Competitors?
DESCRIPTION:Costless organization of people\, ideas\, and information has changed how we collaborate and compete. Social media companies that might be competitors are working together to beat each other; sharing gossip\, using each other's products and making the battle a bit more efficient. Will the cream rise to the top?
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:00052de63ec5c851bedbed707f740800@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900125
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T163000Z
DTEND:20090317T173000Z
SUMMARY:Designers and Developers: Why Can't We All Just Get Along?
DESCRIPTION:Often times designers and developers' relationships are contentious. Designers want features that would require two Googles to run and developers want features that nobody but the nerdiest of the nerds would care about. This panel will showcase some of the top designers and developers who have worked through their differences and feel they're making better products as a result. Sometimes designers...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:869b347ddd46b2dd64f0763e586aa8f5@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901290
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T163000Z
DTEND:20090317T173000Z
SUMMARY:Non-Profits: Be the Web You Wish to See!
DESCRIPTION:You've got your non-profit on the Internet\, but how do you get the Internet into your non-profit? Learn real-world strategies straight from organizations that have made their websites a tool for accomplishing their mission\, not just an interactive brochure\, and how to enact those strategies when you're the only one who comes to SXSW.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:42df1e14266f72b2c55e996999956e67@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0900494
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T163000Z
DTEND:20090317T173000Z
SUMMARY:UR Blog Sux and Print is Dead
DESCRIPTION:How to make the most of your blog's "overnight success" (get a book deal! quit your day job!) without letting anonymous commenters make you hate yourself in the process.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9707ceb99b7bda3933f52e74749a9d05@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900514
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T190000Z
DTEND:20090317T200000Z
SUMMARY:Tuesday Keynote: Chris Anderson / Guy Kawasaki Conversation
DESCRIPTION:In 2006\, Chris Anderson introduced the concept of the Long Tail. His soon-to-be released book will talk about the power of free. Will his theories stand up to the tough questions of venture Silicon Valley venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki?
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6dc297d561c8f1f858f61f8056119462@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901400
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T203000Z
DTEND:20090317T213000Z
SUMMARY:Policy Trainwreck: How Copyright Law Failed the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Age has revolutionized the entertainment industry\, while copyright law has not significantly changed in 30 years. Prominent musicians and filmmakers will discuss how the digital age is being embraced and policymakers will discuss what needs to be done to get the copyright freight train back on its tracks.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
UID:574ae8ef11aee5bb28883abd441bb153@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900134
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T203000Z
DTEND:20090317T213000Z
SUMMARY:Therapy 2.0: Mental Health for Geeks
DESCRIPTION:What can you do to stay mentally healthy in a Web 2.0 world? Come share your strategies for staying sane in the world that never really turns off. Learn self-care tips for managing work and stress. Discover how to manage social networking while keeping your boundaries intact.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8f6e381de32495d3d9eda4f524b6f262@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0900447
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T220000Z
DTEND:20090317T230000Z
SUMMARY:Rawking SXSW Year Round: Staying Inspired
DESCRIPTION:Tips and techniques on how to brings the energy and enthusiasm of SXSW to your professional pursuits and personal life throughout the year.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:90f1d5fd0c1e463caa746aaf0d8c5b2c@critic.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901326
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