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9:30 AM ACC: Ballroom E Creating Inclusive Startup and Tech Ecosystems African American / Latino entrepreneurs receive less than two percent of all private equity capital. Women entrepreneurs receive less than four percent. In this session, we'll discover viable and definitive solutions to closing the exposure, talent, technical assistance, mentorship and private equity gaps in underrepresented communities in America by creating end-to-end startup and technology ecosystems. Rodney Sampson, To Be Announced Panel // Advanced // #inclusive 9:30 AM ACC: Ballroom F Latino Opportunities in Technology This is an engaging and interactive presentation of technology professionals high- lighting new ways to thrive and advance as a tech professional. We will specifically focus on the new opportunities for Latino and female talent in the decade ahead. The continued development of new platforms, new devices and new apps means lots of new career paths – and it is always best to think about tomorrow's opportunities. Gregorio Rojas, Liliana Monge Dual // Intermediate // #LatinosTech 11:00 AM ACC: Room 5abc What #BlackLivesMatter Teaches Us About Solidarity #BlackLivesMatter has become a powerful call to action in similar shootings of young African American males, but has also been a catalyst for communities of color to band together. We'll explore the genesis of this movement, how it's reshaping conversa- tions, creating a dialogue around the value of life, and what it's done to reignite a civil rights movement in this country. Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi Core Conversation // Beginner // #blacklivesmattersxsw 11:00 AM ACC: Room 6ab The Share Economy is Failing: Abort or Retry? Share Economy companies disrupt more than the industries they ostensibly target (housing, transportation, food, etc.) They disrupt the way we view public space and public goods; the very idea of "private property;" and, for that matter, of "sharing." This session asks: how can we enjoy the benefits of the share economy (and there are real benefits), while avoiding its significant perils? Gadi Ben-Yehuda Solo // Intermediate // #ShareBettr 11:00 AM ACC: Room 10ab Operation Choke Point and Alternative Currencies Can you imagine being denied a bank account just because some bureaucrat disap- proves of your job? Operation Choke Point is a joint effort by the DOJ and bank regula- tors to limit bank access for certain businesses. Many of those targeted are turning to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to survive. Who is being targeted, what can we do about it, and what does this mean for the future of cryptocurrency? Ashe Schow, Cathy Reisenwitz, Mark Calabria, Perianne Boring Panel // Advanced // #cryptocato 11:00 AM ACC: Ballroom E Engage Latino Millennials, Change the World! This session will expose participants to the ideas, technologies, and trends driving Latino Millennials – the youngest, largest generation of US Latinos. Speakers will share insight on three topics: the trends in use of technology and social media; insight on the motivations and issues that drive young Latinos; and how to engage these young Americans to change the world. Elianne Ramos, Jason Llorenz, Mark Lopez, Alicia Menendez Panel // Beginner // #LatinoMill 11:00 AM ACC: Ballroom F Latinos: Get Your Voice into Product Development In this session, we will discuss how our panelists were able to get their voices heard into product design, development, and marketing. We will also discuss how they use their Latino voices to make products better and more successful. We will close the session with tips from the panelists on how they have retained their unique voice and open the floor for questions from the audience. Alberto Vargas Talavera, Becky Trevino, Karen Siles Panel // Intermediate // #LatinoVoice 12:30 PM ACC: Room 5abc Engagement Strategies for Niche Communities The secret's out: good snacks are engaging. At this session, we'll segment the room into smaller groups to discuss some frameworks and proven tactics for building and engaging niche communities. Bring your own challenges, goals, and ideas to share and you'll leave with at least two new contacts. Join us for good snacks and even better people. Eric Facas, Kate Forester Core Conversation // Advanced // #NicheComms 12:30 PM ACC: Room 6ab The Silk Road Case: Impacting Our Digital Future Lyn Ulbricht is the mother of Ross Ulbricht, the man accused of creating and running the Silk Road anonymous online marketplace. She will speak about why the Silk Road case will set precedent, influence new law and impact our freedoms and constitution- al rights – both on and offline. She will also share what she has learned about how the government prosecutes someone and why this should concern us all. Lyn Ulbricht Solo // Intermediate // #FreeRoss 12:30 PM ACC: Room 10ab We Take It for Granted: Defending All Human Rights When we log onto the Internet we take for granted the right to write and say whatever we want. While we take these freedoms as given, many of them are coming under threat from state, private, vigilante, and commercial actors. From bulk surveillance to Network Neutrality to DDoS-as-censorship, bloggers, activists, journalists and every- day users around the world are being censored and taken offline. John Scott-Railton, Kenneth Carter, Michael Samway, Tekedra Mawakana Panel // Intermediate // #humanrights 12:30 PM ACC: Ballroom E Latin America: Silicon Valley's New Frontier Latin America is booming and Silicon Valley is taking notice. Come hear from sea- soned executives from leading technology companies Evernote, Google, Prezi, and Uber to learn more about the strategies they are using to drive their company's growth and expansion in Latin America. And come learn why Silicon Valley has its eye on its newest startup: Latin America. Carlos Gomez, Luis Samra, Megan Zoback, Rocio Medina van Nierop Panel // Beginner // #SVLatam 12:30 PM ACC: Ballroom F SXSW Daily Recap What are the top trending topics at SXSW Interactive over the last 24 hours? Which products, established companies and startups are gaining buzz – and which ones aren't. Attend the "SXSW Daily Recap" to hear industry experts discuss the event's most newsworthy speakers, stories, and emerging themes. To Be Announced Panel // Intermediate // #sxswrecap 3:30 PM ACC: Room 5abc "CAT"astrophe: Good, Bad and Ugly of Internet Cats The Internet has an insatiable appetite for cats. But, the virtual popularity of cats hasn't translated into more cat adoptions. Cat behaviorist and TV host Jackson Gal- axy and PetSmart Charities' Bryan Kortis, will discuss new data and reasons why cats don't get the same respect as dogs. We'll discuss how we can take our Internet cat obsession and advocate for change so that more lives are saved. Bryan Kortis, Jackson Galaxy Core Conversation // Intermediate // #SaveCats 3:30 PM ACC: Room 6ab VodkaforDogPeople: Matchmaking a Business Heart Tito's Handmade Vodka and animal welfare non-profit Emancipet have created a unique and mutually beneficial partnership that helps make low cost spay, neuter and animal wellness available nationwide. Hear from these two Austin originals how they became intertwined and turned their story into Vodkafordogpeople.com. Amy Mills, Beth Bellanti Dual // Intermediate // #bizheart GLOBAL IMPACT & POLICY AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER, LEVELS 3 AND 4: 500 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET FESTIVAL SESSIONS SXSW 2015 Interactive Festival 155