The digital version of the SXSW Interactive Program Guide is now available. Packed full of information, this guide is a must-read before leaving home and on the plane, as well as a great resource on the ground. Download today!
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SXsocial // social.sxsw.com SXsocial is the official online registrant directory of SXSW. Here you'll be able to introduce yourself to other attendees before you ever set foot in Austin. Use the directory and messag- ing features to help you plan for SXSW 2015. The SXsocial directory is the place to find your colleagues, clients, partners or new connections among SXSW registrants. You can search by name, position, and company. When you find people you are interested in meeting, send an introduction or "star" them to mark them as a favorite for later. Put together your profile with a bio, tag yourself with interests and use "My Links" to let people connect with your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn accounts and more. Using SXsocial, registrants can also upload a badge photo, make or change hotel reservations and update contact information. New registrants are added every day, so be sure to register to attend, and don't forget to sign in to SXsocial often to discover new business connections as you plan to make the most of your SXSW 2015 experience. Schedules are Live // schedule.sxsw.com You can build your personal schedule by starring events you are most interested in attending. This personal schedule can be synched to the mobile app so you'll always know where you want to go. Check the SXSW schedule of events often to see the latest confirmed dates, times and locations as they become available. SXSW GO® // sxsw.com/mobile SXSW GO® is the official mobile app for getting the most out of attending SXSW 2015. Browse our lineup and create your personal schedule, then login to sync it with your other devices. Find your friends and connections; see what they are up to and network with thousands of other attendees. You can also find your way around Austin, navigate the Trade Show, and stay connected to the social world. You can build your schedule online at schedule.sxsw.com or directly on your mobile device. With SXSW GO®, you also can sync your online schedule with your mobile device, so your info will always be up-to-date. New for 2015! With SessionLive you can join a discussion with other attendees and participate in real-time audience polls. For 2015, this feature has been expanded to include more sessions. "Around Me" will show you what venues are around you and which of your SXsocial contacts are nearby. SXSW GO® is available for iPhone, iPad and Android. SXswag A waste-free alternative to typical conference swag bags, SXswag allows you to explore and instantly redeem a selection of registrant exclusive giveaways and offers. Available on sxsw.com and SXsocial. SXSW Live Stream Can't make it to SXSW this year? You can watch sessions, showcases and more live on the SXSW website. For a full schedule of events that you can watch from anywhere in the world. Visit sxsw.com/live. WiFi SXSW provides free WiFi at many of its events. Look for the SSID SXSW2015 to connect. SXSW Go Features Include: • Discover: Visually explore what's going on at SXSW, watch film trailers and listen to showcasing artist tracks. • Lineup: Browse all events by category. • Schedule: View sessions by day and create custom filters to find exactly what you are looking for. Access 'SessionLive' to join the discussion and interact with the audience and presenters at select sessions. • Locations: Find venues by list or map, get directions, or browse internal floor plans. • Networking (SXsocial): Link your badge to access your SXsocial account, then network with thousands of other attendees. • Exhibitors: Browse Trade Show exhibitors and find them on an interactive map. • My Favorites: Build your personal schedule and sync with your online account or devices. • My Friends: See who you know at SXSW and see what sessions they are attending, then share your personal schedule with them. • Around Me: See what venues are around you as well as which of your friends are nearby. Presented by Showtime Developed by Eventbase TECH TOOLS THERE IS A LOT GOING ON AT SXSW; LET US HELP YOU NETWORK, FIND YOUR WAY AND STAY CONNECTED. SXSW 2015 Interactive Festival 25 FESTIVAL OVERVIEW