SXSW Interactive 2014 Program Guide: Tomorrow Happens Here
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SXSW 2014 Interactive Festival 110 111 SXSW 2014 Interactive Festival GLOBAL IMPACT & POLICY AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 3: 500 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET 5:00 PM ACC: Room 6ab The Intersection of Big Data & the Social Sector What if alongside the ads and recommendations there were similar opportunities that took into account and reflected the user's social good interest to offer an even better user experience with a cause-driven purpose? We'll examine the several use cases for how non-profit data use can significantly impact fundraising, innovation, and disrup- tion in the sector. Brian Sasscer Solo • Intermediate • #Data4Good 5:00 PM ACC: Room 9abc A Perfect Storm: Technology & Disaster Education Representatives from four non-profit and government organizations doing ground- breaking work in emergency and disaster communications will discuss how these technologies can create innovative, engaging multimedia and mobile experiences that encourage families and communities to be proactive about their safety in the event of a catastrophe. Andrea Basora, Corey Pieper, Leslie Chapman-Henderson, Wendy Harman Panel • Intermediate • #CATprep SUNDAY, MARCH 9 11:00 AM ACC: Room 10ab The New Augmented Order: Gov & Augmented Reality Augmented Realty technology helps make complex decisions faster, transforming the way we live, work, and interact. How will AR disrupt government engagement and public service design? "The New Augmented Order" paints a bold new vision for trans- formation of public service delivery through the lens of AR. Alan Holden, Carmen Medina, Christian Doolin, Vignon Zinsou Panel • Intermediate • #AR4gov 11:00 AM ACC: Room 5abc Building the Bridge to Equality with Allies Every year thousands of people experience harassment at school or work because they don't fit into a neat, little box of being Caucasian, straight and male. Up to 43 percent of gay people have experienced some form of discrimination or harassment in the workplace and numbers are similar for Blacks, Latinos and women. Adria Richards, Hudson Taylor Core Conversation • Intermediate • #activeally 11:00 AM ACC: Room 6ab Crowdsourcing Diplomacy This panel demonstrates how the State Dept is leveraging its social media network to address humanitarian crises. The Humanitarian Information Unit's initiative entitled "Imagery to the Crowd" takes satellite imagery purchased by the U.S. government and connects that imagery to the volunteer mapping community working on humanitarian emergencies, disaster response, and sustainable development. Hilary Brandt, Joshua Campbell Dual • Intermediate • #MapGive 11:00 AM ACC: Room 9abc Your Brand, Your Market & Why DC Cares Building a tech product takes a lot of time and focus. Ensuring the market exists to create and sell that product takes just a little more. Tech hubs like Austin have earned the attention of policymakers and are uniquely positioned to promote your product, your company, and the tech sector's dynamism. Gene Austin, Kevin Callahan, Michael McGeary Panel • Intermediate • #impactDC 12:30 PM ACC: Room 10ab The Unruly Mob Would Like to Comment Remember #StandWithWendy? When the Texas Legislature took up abortion legis- lation, planned and spontaneous social media filled the Capitol with thousands of activists and delivered a global participatory audience. Did it make a difference? Hear battle-tested techniques you can use from those in opposing trenches and in between. Eliza Vielma, Erica Grieder, Joe Deshotel, Steven Polunsky Panel • Intermediate • #SxlegeMob 12:30 PM ACC: Room 5abc Listening to People in Need: Lessons for America Ever wonder what it really takes for a person to bring his or her family out of poverty? Question why a low-income kid doesn't study harder, a cashier doesn't go to night school or why low-wage jobs can be hard to fill? In this Core Conversation we'll explore poverty in America through the words and stories of real people and unpack the myths and realities of low-wage subsistence. Megan Kashner Core Conversation • Intermediate • #USPoverty 12:30 PM ACC: Room 6ab Democracy Took Over My Government, Now What? Join the social engagement gurus employed by New York City and the State of Michi- gan as they share their process of organizing tens of thousands of people in an online conversation that included public debate and resolution to the tune of a $14 billion budget and the suggestions for efficiency from 50,000 state employees. Ari Hoffnung, Nikki Sunstrum Dual • Intermediate • #govnowwhat 12:30 PM ACC: Room 9abc "Open Source" Foreign Policy in the Digital Age How are governments, NGOs, and international business leaders leveraging social/ digital tools to build partnerships across boundaries, cultures, disciplines, and sec- tors? Experts from NATO, USAID and the US Dept. of State examine social media as a tool for international partnership building. Farah Pandith, James Stavridis, Joshua Haynes, Spencer Ackerman Panel • Advanced • #DigitalFP 3:30 PM ACC: Room 10ab Why Non-profits Should Embrace Data Journalism The world's best news organizations tell data stories digitally with rich visuals and interactives that make complex data accessible to broad audiences. This panel will explore how non-profits can apply the same principles and technologies to data they already track. Becca Aaronson, Javier De La Torre, Megan Kilgore Panel • Intermediate • #data4good 3:30 PM ACC: Room 5abc We Will Not Be Shushed: Guerrilla Library Advocacy Urban Librarians Unite has used aggressive activism to fight for library budgets in New York City for more than four years using tactical thinking, social media, and old school protest tools. In addition they have run disaster response, created community book exchanges, and more. Librarians school you in social media, tactical thinking, and sweat equity. Christian Zabriskie, Lauren Comito Core Conversation • Intermediate • #ululib 3:30 PM ACC: Room 6ab Surveillance on the Silver Screen From PRISM to drones to 'Stingrays' that snoop on cell phones, join us at the movies for a close look at how surveillance has caught up with the fables dreamed up for Hollywood flicks. We'll discuss what's technologically possible, what's legal, and the impact on business and society with technology and civil liberties attorneys Nicole Ozer and Matt Cagle from the ACLU of Northern California. Matthew Cagle, Nicole Ozer Dual • Intermediate • #spyfilms 3:30 PM ACC: Room 9abc Mission 31—How Exploration Enhances Advocacy At the crux of all life that we know lies water, the one substance that makes this planet special. Yet, it is largely unexplored and little understood. This session will discuss the cutting edge science experiments around climate change, and human physiology as well as documentary filming while connecting to millions around the world in real time via the web. Fabien Cousteau Solo • Beginner • #Mission31 FESTIVAL SESSIONS