We're bringing the world famous Calgary Stampede spirit to Austin! Grab your cowboy hat, a Caesar (that's a Bloody Mary, only better), and learn about a Calgary tradition near and dear to our Canadian hearts. Join Critical Mass while mingling with your industry peers over some some of our tasty favorites from the Great White North & the City of Austin! Please do note, an RSVP is not a guarantee of entry. You will be emailed a ticketed confirmation notice that you…
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March 2020
Vancouver Day is back returning to South By Southwest conference (SXSW) 2020 and Canada House to bring the best of the West Coast down southThe much-anticipated Vancouver Day is returning to South By Southwest conference (SXSW) 2020 to bring the best of the West Coast down south.The full day event will see the Canadian city’s premier technology innovators, eSports athletes, and musical artists show why Vancouver is consistently voted one of the most desirable places to live in the world.The…
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Recharge in our decor curated Africa House Lounge or escape to a comfortable space in our adjoining meeting room for coworking.Lounge Day: Monday, March 16thAccess: FREE. Registration is Required. No SXSW Badge is Required. Open to the PublicLounge DescriptionThe Africa House Lounge offers its visitors a haven to relax and the ability to recharge themselves and their devices surrounded by the warmth of the colors, bold accessories and rich earthy tones. Appreciate the history of this fully restored historic home…
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Texas A&M is the only university at SXSW’s Interactive Conference delivering comprehensive programming by incorporating high-profile thought leaders in compelling discussions, one-of-a-kind interactive exhibits and solution-focused brand experiences. SXSW gives the country’s largest university the opportunity to illustrate its interdisciplinary research in front of an international crowd, as well as Fortune 500 recruiters who hire our students. Texas A&M returns to SXSW as it welcomes NASA innovators and technology leaders from a variety of fields to explore the university’s 30…
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Join Balanced Breakfast for our 2020 showcases, presented by Music City Hit Factory. We will feature prominent bands from San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin and more. Don't miss any of the excitement at The Jackalope, Austin Java and Still Austin Whiskey Co. APPLY TO PLAY:https://forms.gle/jt4zNdULujVwm9c29____Balanced Breakfast is a multi-city weekly meetup of musicians, music industry professionals, and enthusiasts founded in San Francisco. We are now located in 30+ cities, our goal is to create community in the music industry.…
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Recently, two of our lead strategists spoke at an event—a pair of smart, experienced, insightful professionals giving a great talk. Then, negative feedback rolled in, all of which was focused on one thing. Their gender. So, we set out to use deep fake technology to turn our female leads into men, to give the same talk. With great expectations came a dose of tech reality. Join us for a discussion on the expectations vs reality of deep fake technology. …
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Mix and mingle with your fellow brand and marketing peers at this special happy hour event.Attending SXSW to build connections and share ideas? Mix and mingle with your fellow brand and marketing peers at this special happy hour event. Join us at the Fairmont Hotel after the Advertising & Brand Experience track on Monday March 16th, 4:30-5:30 pm.Get there early for giveaways, join in a game, or just grab a drink or two on us and connect with industry peers.…
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SoDA Happy Hour at Dogwood Austin What: Join SoDA at Dogwood Austin's outside patio to meet with SoDA Members and other digital marketing peers from around the globe.When: Monday, March 16th 5-8pm CT Drinks courtesy of SoDA and our partners MediaTemple, Craft CMS and MediaMonks.
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Black Girl Ventures creates access to capital for Black and Brown women-identifying founders. The BGV Pitch Program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: we coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded event, then connect them to community and professionals to suport them on their jouney. We democratize funding by allowing the audience to vote with their dollars for the founder who's pitch they favor. The live-crowdfunding event is a high-energy, fun, focused and supportive environment that includes community in…
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Campfire Gathering is like summer camp for adults, featuring good music, food, and vibes all around! The Music Come enjoy up-close-and-personal performances by world-class musicians alongside exclusive opportunities to experience intimate recording sessions and stage viewing with private hospitality service. The Camp Forget the days of elementary summer camps riddled with stiff bunk beds. Attendees will have the opportunity to stay overnight in air-conditioned yurts, creek-side cabins, high-end motor-coaches or well-appointed luxury suites. The Experience Campers will enjoy gourmet local…
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The A.V. Club 2020 SXSW Showcase It’s a new decade, and we should start it off right. Given that doesn’t seem to include a fair and reasonable primary season, how about we just throw a damn party instead? Once more, The A.V. Club is heading down to the annual bacchanal that is SXSW, and we’re throwing a shindig to celebrate, as we always do. This year’s party is happening on Monday, March 16 at our favorite venue, The Mohawk on Red River St. between 9th and…
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BRINGING BRANDS TOGETHER TO DISCUSS ALL THINGS MOBILE Challenges in technology and the changing landscape have caused a rising demand from marketers for more and better education surrounding opportunities in mobile. Mobile Ventures Summit brings together brands from a wide cross section of industries to discuss, debate and explore these opportunities, network with thought leaders and build crucial relationships. MVS will be hosting private VIP dinners during SXSW on Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th from 6:00 p.m. -…
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Human gene editing and surrogacy have opened an uncharted frontier. How we navigate this new territory will have tremendous implications for the future of healthcare as well as for how we understand what it means to be human. These technologies press us with urgent questions: Who decides what makes a better human? Will only the rich be able to afford the benefits? Will this become a new and unprecedented powerful form of class control? What right do we have to…
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Join us at Deep Media Day for interactive presentations of emerging technology (AI, Blockchain) applied to a variety of Visual Media applications, including Image, Video & 3D data used in Entertainment, Automotive, Healthcare, Sports & more, plus cross-industry, open-social networking! Invited talks & demonstrations on: • Artificial Intelligence / Deep Learning in 3D Applications • Object Detection in Augmented Reality • Blockchain applied in Advertising & Rich Media • Video Content Intelligence Platforms • Synthetic Data for Gaming & Simulations • AI-driven interactive Video & more!
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