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DTSTART:20090313T190000Z
DTEND:20090313T200000Z
SUMMARY:User Generated Content: State of the Union
DESCRIPTION:It's been a few years since YouTube and Flickr have dropped on the scene. Now almost everyone you know is creating content and posting it online. With the idea of User Generated Content now proven and the infrastructure in place where are we today? The same old questions keep popping up. "Where do you make money?" "How do you stand out?" and "Where do you find the time?" The panel will take a look...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:76c7d2f2e3767f80b67e025327887f51@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901401
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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
UID:616c69af10b7e5924c295c7d8c951363@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901327
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DTSTART:20090313T203000Z
DTEND:20090313T213000Z
SUMMARY:Oooh\, That's Clever! (Unnatural Experiments in Web Design)
DESCRIPTION:Find inspiration in the ridiculous. See technological quirks as opportunities. Try something previously unheard of with your site design. Laugh in the face of convention. Use and abuse CSS in ways never before imagined. Get away with it. And if it doesn't work\, try something else instead.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900363
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DTSTART:20090313T210000Z
DTEND:20090313T213000Z
SUMMARY:The Principles of Beautiful Web Design
DESCRIPTION:Tired of making web sites that work absolutely perfectly but just don't look nice? If so\, then The Principles of Beautiful Web Design is for you. A simple\, easy-to-follow guide\, illustrated with plenty of full-color examples\, this book will lead you through the process of creating great designs from start to finish. Good design principles are not rocket science\, and using the information contained...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901354
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DTSTART:20090313T220000Z
DTEND:20090313T230000Z
SUMMARY:Social Engineering: Scam Your Way Into Anything or From Anybody
DESCRIPTION:This session will give you all insider tips to use social engineering\, the art of manipulating people into divulging information\, to make friends and influence people. The panel will present tricks on how to scam your way into ANYTHING\, whether it's a business meeting or a hot-ticket event.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901057
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DTSTART:20090313T220000Z
DTEND:20090313T230000Z
SUMMARY:97bottles Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the back patio! Beers and snacks are TOTALLY FREE\, but there's a catch: You have to find a [Blue Flavor team member] at the conference to acquire a special 97bottles button beforehand. Show us the button when you get to the Gingerman\, and drinks are on us!
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The Gingerman\, 304 W 4th St\, Austin\, TX
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1510748/
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DTSTART:20090313T230000Z
DTEND:20090314T010000Z
SUMMARY:The Mix At Six
DESCRIPTION:Soft launch into the 2009 SXSW Interactive Festival experience with the Friday Night Mix at Six. Hosted by Social Media Group\, this official pre-party provides a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. Enjoy great views of downtown Austin from the rooftop deck and expanded room to network in the adjoining Tap Room!
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Six Lounge\, 117 W 4th 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:Tips For Making Ideas Happen
DESCRIPTION:The Behance Team is focused on organizing and boosting productivity in the creative world. We have interviewed hundreds of the most productive creative people and teams that are actually able to MAKE IDEAS HAPPPEN. We now want to share the "tips" and insights from our research with creative and entrepreneurial people that want to make ideas happen.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900005
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DTSTART:20090314T163000Z
DTEND:20090314T173000Z
SUMMARY:More Secrets of JavaScript Libraries
DESCRIPTION:In a reprise from last year's popular panel - the JavaScript libraries authors are getting together again to impart their what they've learned from their experience in developing solid\, world-class\, JavaScript libraries. Covering everything from advanced aspects of the JavaScript language\, to handling cross-browser issues\, all the way up to packaging and distribution. A complete set of knowledge f...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901059
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DTSTART:20090314T163000Z
DTEND:20090314T173000Z
SUMMARY:Not the Same Old Story
DESCRIPTION:If the web provides so many ways to connect with audiences\, why are we all stuck telling the same story with our designs? Hear from a panel of storytelling experts on the importance of narrative and art direction online to break away from static and boring experiences.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900291
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DTSTART:20090314T173000Z
DTEND:20090314T180000Z
SUMMARY:Managing Online Forums: Everything You Need to Know to Create and Run Successful Community Discussion Boards
DESCRIPTION:Managing Online Forums is a practical guide to managing online forums\, communities and social spaces. It's not a software or programming book; it's strictly about managing people and the community as a whole. What is talked about in this book is not hypothetical - it consists of in use\, battle-tested theories and solutions. Real life examples are cited throughout\, including actual user guidelines\,...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901346
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DTSTART:20090314T180000Z
DTEND:20090314T183000Z
SUMMARY:Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web
DESCRIPTION:Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web\, Second Edition introduces the core concepts of information architecture: organizing web site content so that it can be found\, designing website interaction so that it's pleasant to use\, and creating an interface that is easy to understand. This book helps designers\, project managers\, programmers\, and other information architecture practitioners avo...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901341
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DTSTART:20090314T183000Z
DTEND:20090314T190000Z
SUMMARY:Speaking in Styles: A CSS Primer for Web Designers
DESCRIPTION:Do you speak CSS? CSS was developed with designers in mind\, and natural language terms are used wherever possible to make it easy to understand and remember. Speaking in Styles teaches Designers the "language" that will be used to take their vision from the static visual comp to the live internet.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901423
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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
UID:4fccb57bc298c915c62597a940aff8dc@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901393
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DTSTART:20090314T200000Z
DTEND:20090314T210000Z
SUMMARY:Trade Show Bar Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:The SXSW Trade Show Bar is back! Enjoy drinks during trade show hours with happy hour (complimentary drinks) from 3pm-4pm each day.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/film/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090314T203000Z
DTEND:20090314T213000Z
SUMMARY:Why Gen Y Won't Friend Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Brands are failing in their current outreach to Gen Y. Learn about next-generational social media tactics that will help marketers finally find success with this elusive demographic.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0900764
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DTSTART:20090314T220000Z
DTEND:20090314T230000Z
SUMMARY:Building Your Brand with Web 2.0 Tools
DESCRIPTION:Getting attention for your brand (personal or company) is easier than ever thanks to the ole' interweb but doing it with "zing" is still key to building a following. Learn and ask question from the people who have built brands and careers by doing it with "zing"
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900046
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DTSTART:20090314T220000Z
DTEND:20090314T230000Z
SUMMARY:The Organic Audience: Growing a Fanbase by Communicating
DESCRIPTION:Engadget\, Autoblog\, Joystiq\, TUAW\, Cinematical and other Weblogs properties didn't create a fan base with ad campaigns\, viral marketing or sleazy SEO. We did it by putting out the best content\, having integrity and (most of all) keeping the conversation going. Hear the best and worst of those conversations.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dc1cb53b6b752cfed7f7032c577a1156@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901304
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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:20090314T230000Z
DTEND:20090315T010000Z
SUMMARY:SXSWi Opening Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Start mixing it up on day one with Razorfish at The Madison.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The Madison\, 307 W 5th St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8845891772
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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
UID:3924d8e7df3dd5eff3559779059bfe8b@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=51179937595
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DTSTART:20090315T040000Z
DTEND:20090315T070000Z
SUMMARY:Toobla After Party
DESCRIPTION:Share a drink with us at the swank Belmont Lounge. Save a bit of room on your busy Saturday night calendar. Open bar makes for open minds. Sponsored by Toobla\, Mule Design & Brian Oberkirch.
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: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
UID:b4d3f8e10b8721dfff9288c34116a409@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900256
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DTSTART:20090315T153000Z
DTEND:20090315T163000Z
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing
DESCRIPTION:If the idea of starting a social media marketing campaign overwhelms you\, the author of Social Media Marketing: An Hour a Day will introduce you to the basics\, demonstrate how to manage details and describe how you can track results. Case studies\, step-by-step guides\, checklists\, quizzes and hands-on tutorials will help you execute a social media marketing campaign in just one hour a day. In addit...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901407
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DTSTART:20090315T163000Z
DTEND:20090315T173000Z
SUMMARY:Journey to the Center of Design
DESCRIPTION:User-centered design was born in the 1980s\, amidst a world filled with frustration with blinking VCR clocks and computer command lines. Up until this time\, developers focused on making the devices work\, giving little heed to how they'd be used. Terms like "user friendly" and "easy to use\," buzzwords for the UCD movement\, soon became as common as "new and improved" on laundry soap.Fast forward 25 y...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901366
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DTSTART:20090315T183000Z
DTEND:20090315T203000Z
SUMMARY:WordPress BBQ Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Come chat up some folks behind your favorite blogging platform at Austin's very first coworking space\, Conjunctured! There will be some tasty BBQ\, beverages and cupcakes served up for you party people! This event is open to the public\, so no need for a SXSW badge to join the fun!
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Conjunctured\, 1309 E 7th St
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20090315T190000Z
DTEND:20090315T200000Z
SUMMARY:CSS3: What's Now\, What's New and What's Not?
DESCRIPTION:This panel explores how major browsers implement CSS3. The focus is on finding effective and efficient methods for developers to unleash their creativity while maintaining cross-browser compatibility. The panel covers current implementations\, future plans from the major browser vendors and some discussion of the current progress on the standard itself.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900767
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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:Your Personal Blog is Dead
DESCRIPTION:Do you Twitter\, Flickr\, or Facebook? Then you could be guilty of blogicide. Users of those and other social networking applications are accused of helping to kill off the personal blog. And that may not be so bad. In this interactive session\, we'll present the evidence. You be the jury.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0900456
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DTSTART:20090315T210000Z
DTEND:20090315T230000Z
SUMMARY:SXSW Block Party
DESCRIPTION:The Block Party\, modeled after the popular pub crawl\, is a new addition to the 2009 Trade Show. Talk with exhibitors in a festive atmosphere and enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:SXSW Trade Show\, 500 E Cesar Chavez St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090315T220000Z
DTEND:20090315T230000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond Blogging: Using Your Skills For Bigger and Better Things
DESCRIPTION:After a couple of years as a professional blogger\, I realized I had some new and unique skills. For instance I could: write\, promote\, analyze traffic and SEO trends\, build community\, network in the social network and media communities\, and much more. Many bloggers don't realize it\, but these skills can be used to propel them to other careers. I took the knowledge I gained as a blogger for hire\, an...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901320
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DTSTART:20090315T220000Z
DTEND:20090315T230000Z
SUMMARY:Video Blogging: Turning Wine into Gold
DESCRIPTION:Gary will be discussing his knowledge and expertise about video blogging and self branding in the ever growing world of online video blogging. This can be done through a Q&A or a live taping of the WLTV at SXSW 2009\, followed by a Q&A. Gary's rabid fan base will generate a lot of energy and attention at the festival.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900377
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DTSTART:20090315T220000Z
DTEND:20090316T000000Z
SUMMARY:RIGHT-by-Southwest Conservative & Libertarian Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Drink and celebrate RIGHT as we bring together conservative / libertarian technology and creative professionals at the SXSW Interactive Festival. Our special guest will be Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams. NOTE: Please be there at 5pm SHARP as Michael Williams will speak in the early part of the program .
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill\, 303 Red River Street\, Austin\, TX
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20090315T230000Z
DTEND:20090316T003000Z
SUMMARY:SXSW Web Awards Pre-Party
DESCRIPTION:Speculate on who will take home a coveted Web Award at the official pre-party . Complimentary beverages and delicious food will get you warmed up for the main event to follow.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel (6th Floor)\, 500 E 4th St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090316T000000Z
DTEND:20090316T050000Z
SUMMARY:The 2009 Avalonstar Bowling Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:The bowling extravaganza that started in 2006 has seen 3 years\, over 750 bowlers more than 1500 attendees. Year 4 is upon us and we're gearing up for another great gathering. As always\, we're dedicated to making sure we offer an awesome night of food\, drinks\, friends and bowling. However\, learning from our past events\, we've decided to relax the tournament format that we've used in the past. No lo...
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The 300 Austin\, 9504 North I-H 35\, Austin\, TX
SEQUENCE:0
UID:959f04e34da7a93612b5633be6cf0929@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://avalonstarevents.com/abx2009/
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DTSTART:20090316T010000Z
DTEND:20090316T050000Z
SUMMARY:Tumblr IRL Party
DESCRIPTION:Drink 'til you stumblr. Come hang out IRL for the biggest party we've ever thrown\, with live music and special guests. Give your username at the door for open bar!
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Cedar Street Courtyard\, 208 W 4th St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://tumblr.com
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DTSTART:20090316T023000Z
DTEND:20090316T063000Z
SUMMARY:Facebook friends.get Party
DESCRIPTION:Do you develop\, design or dance like a superstar? Facebook is hosting a party with live entertainment for our developers and partners. Stay up-to-date on all the SXSW activities at http://www.facebook.com/sxsw.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Pangaea\, 409 Colorado St
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fe24a01d27fe186f069ef6fd4cd7d694@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090316T030000Z
DTEND:20090315T060000Z
SUMMARY:Google Reader/Blogger Party
DESCRIPTION:Official Google Party. Bring an SXSW Interactive Badge\, or find one of us or the Blogger team at the conference for an invitation. We'll be donning some schwag\, so keep an eye out.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Six Lounge\, 117 W 4th St
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ddf8d93038bda6b3b6c5245eba13e64c@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://googlereader.blogspot.com/2009/03/sxsw-2009-party-reader-blogger-and-you.html
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DTSTART:20090316T150000Z
DTEND:20090316T160000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond Aggregation -- Finding the Web's Best Content
DESCRIPTION:RSS aggregation has reduced the massive ocean of Web content into something more manageable\, but we are still left overloaded with information and manual searching. This panel will explore new avenues for finding the Web's best content\, and how this more intelligent Web will affect major media companies\, online publishers and consumers.We have confirmed Marshall Kirkpatrick of ReadWriteWeb as a mo...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900858
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DTSTART:20090316T163000Z
DTEND:20090316T173000Z
SUMMARY:Ultimate Showdown of Content Management System Destiny
DESCRIPTION:This panel will feature the results of an 'Iron Chef' style competition pitting three teams of all-star Web developers from the Drupal\, Joomla! and WordPress communities against each other to develop the same Web site in each of their chosen open source content management platforms.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a1465828a7565ccca8e81f7819b87e89@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900113
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DTSTART:20090316T203000Z
DTEND:20090316T213000Z
SUMMARY:Building a Web Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Many businesses are built after-hours or during odd hours of the day and night. Join us for a panel discussion by entrepreneurs who built (or are building) their Web/E-commerce/Other business while holding a day job\, multiple jobs\, or who are currently balancing two+ career options.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900909
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DTSTART:20090316T203000Z
DTEND:20090316T213000Z
SUMMARY:Wireframes for the Wicked
DESCRIPTION:Wireframes beyond the basics\, not for the weak at heart. In this panel\, three experienced designers will share their tried and true tips for making wireframes really work. We'll talk about how to sketch a wireframe on the fly to demonstrate an idea and how to create a standalone wireframe deliverable; when to show a concept and when to describe nitty-gritty detail; how to make a narrative wirefram...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
UID:31092571a4e83aeb3fdfc37ef29ad7fd@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901333
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DTSTART:20090316T210000Z
DTEND:20090317T010000Z
SUMMARY:Rackspace Cloud Lounge Party
DESCRIPTION:Come lounge with The Rackspace Cloud following SXSW Accelerator. Hookahs\, hummus\, henna. Beer\, wine and wells. Tons of tech\, too.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Brush Square Park: West Tent\, Across from Austin Conv. Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090316T210000Z
DTEND:20090316T230000Z
SUMMARY:WIRED Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this special free event! Please join us for drinks\, hors d'oeuvres and trivia at Moonshine - right outside the Austin Convention Center. iPod touch giveaways courtesy of Wired. Must Be 21+ to attend.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill\, 303 Red River Street\, Austin\, TX
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:www.wired.com
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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
UID:fe8632829e9399dcb5217a9a28f7c3ed@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900252
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090316T230000Z
DTEND:20090317T010000Z
SUMMARY:Nuclear Taco
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 7th year of SXSW Interactive\, Nuclear Taco Night is a celebration of masochistic cuisine. Join a loose confederation of geeks to share the tears of joy that only come from experiencing Austin's hottest underground tradition: nuclear tacos. Don't worry - there will be ice cream to cool off the taste buds and music from Austin favorite Hilary York.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Brush Square Park: West Tent\, Across from Austin Conv. Center
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6f00029ecf30f963eb5e517162894009@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090316T233000Z
DTEND:20090317T003000Z
SUMMARY:Digital Dating: Are the Internets Killing Your Game?
DESCRIPTION:Dating has never been this complicated. Once simply 'boy meets girl'\, we now live in a world where 'boy meets girl\, friends them on Facebook & Twitter and texts their way into (hopefully) Happily Ever After.' How do you navigate the murky dating waters of Love 2.0?
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0972c2d1714f7cdcee3b850bb6ba8601@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0900378
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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@jaredatch.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@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090317T150000Z
DTEND:20090317T160000Z
SUMMARY:The State of the Internet Memescape: 2008-10
DESCRIPTION:Whether it's Weezer's 'Pork and Beans' or LOLCat ubiquity\, the internet memescape is getting enormously bigger and badder. This talk will assess current trends in internet culture and discuss how changes in the software and hardware environment will alter the construction\, spread and evolution of online memes into the future.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:285551b8ee36857fd750ad6efad57103@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900338
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DTSTART:20090317T160000Z
DTEND:20090317T163000Z
SUMMARY:Neuro Web Design: What Makes Them Click?
DESCRIPTION:Why do people decide to buy a product online? Register at your web site? Trust the information you provide? Neuro Web Design applies the research on motivation\, decision-making\, and neuroscience to the design of web sites. You will learn the unconscious reasons for people's actions\, how emotions affect decisions\, and how to apply the principles of persuasion to design web sites that encourage user...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7ecff956b00a6bdca799a5711c926ad9@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901347
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DTSTART:20090317T163000Z
DTEND:20090317T173000Z
SUMMARY:Building Strong Online Communities
DESCRIPTION:Many start blogs and social networking sites\, but few build vibrant\, self-sustaining communities. This panel explores some of the most successful ventures that grew independently and continue to grow today. Lessons learned\, plans for the future will be discussed along with some best practices for those who seek to develop true communities.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:71c9cb1351a67b8aa251510b6155294c@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901301
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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@jaredatch.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@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901400
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T203000Z
DTEND:20090317T213000Z
SUMMARY:Is Web 2.0 Killing the Sports Business?
DESCRIPTION:Interactive media is changing the sports experience for fans\, media and sponsors alike. This panel will zero in on the "killer apps" being used by teams\, leagues and sponsors to engage fans on the Web and through mobile\, and will be instructive for all marketers\, and digital entrepreneurs.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:00034f17f5a1841d8354365eaa615bab@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901063
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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@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901326
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090318T000000Z
DTEND:20090318T060000Z
SUMMARY:SXSWi Closing Party (Media Temple)
DESCRIPTION:Hot new venue with lots of surprises in store. Be sure to stick around for this end-of-festival blow-out.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:La Zona Rosa\, 612 W 4th St
SEQUENCE:0
UID:61589fb770a43b6fc6194c2fa7f591b3@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090318T010000Z
DTEND:20090318T070000Z
SUMMARY:ShamROCK St. Patty's w/ RockYou
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to anyone with a SXSW badge\, so come celebrate St. Patrick's day us! We have a stellar lineup: Datarock - http://www.myspace.com/datarock Kid Sister - www.myspace.com/kidsister Hey Champ - http://www.myspace.com/heychamp
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Speakeasy\, 412 Congress Ave
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c4eff48ab631b707b04dfcb9d6bb9bb6@jaredatch.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=65692868689&ref=nf
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