The digital version of the SXSW V2V Guide is now available! Packed full of information, this guide is a must-read before leaving home, and a great resource on the ground.
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30 INTRODUCTION MONDAY T U E S D A Y WEDNESDAY STARTUP SHOWCASE PLACE BY DESIGN INDEX TUESDAY SESSIONS sxsweco.com 3:30PM - 4:30PM 6A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PANEL Home Beyond Walls presented by ETS The competition for the next generation of energy customer is afoot – panelists will explore how consumers and organizations alike are bringing their home with them everywhere they go, and why we are only scratching the surface of "hyperconnec- tivity." Michael Soileau, Comcast Cable; Steve McBee, NRG Home 9C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPETITION Place by Design: Art + Interaction Place by Design is SXSW Eco's public space design competition. PXD's Art + Interaction category highlights five projects whose cre- ative work beautifies, raises awareness and transforms the way passers-by interact with public space. These projects push public space to become a not only an integral part of a community, but also a force for social, economic and environmental change. Finalists: Field of Vision, The Mothership, Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial, Project Color Corps, The Swings Emcee: Jeanne Lambin. Judges: Oliver Blank, Google; Elizabeth Corr, NRDC; Sarah Gamble, Go Collaborative; Stephen Glassman, Stephen Glassman Studio; Elizabeth Monoian, Land Art Generator Initiative 10AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPETITION Startup Showcase: Internet of Things + Software The Startup Showcase is a live pitch com- petition featuring top early stage companies from around the world. In this category, watch presentations from eight startups offering IoT and Software solutions followed by Q&A sessions with a panel of judges. Finalists: Bractlet, Chai Energy, GridCure, Kakaxi, PARKNAV, SPOT, Velo Labs, WigWag Emcee: Michael Sachse, Opower. Judges: Eric Bielke, GE Ventures; David Mount, Kleiner Perkins Caulfield Byers; Karl Popham, Austin Energy; Jill Sims, Energy Excelerator; Dan Watkins, Mercury Fund 6B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PANEL United Nations 2030 Now - Innovations to Realize the SDGs Check the SXSW Eco app or the online schedule for information about this session. AUSTIN SUITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PANEL Water Scarcity: Challenges and Solutions presented by Bloomberg BNA Recent droughts, specifically in California, have drawn attention to the growing conflicts between water for people and water for industry. Climate change is exacerbating this critical, strained resource. This session explores water use conflicts, what's happening now and what lies ahead. In addition, speakers will touch on trends and current debates in water pricing. David Sunding, University of California Berkeley; Kathy Robb, Hunter & Williams Llp; Robert Gulley, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; Susan Bruninga, Bloomberg BNA 3:30PM - 5:45PM 10C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKSHOP Build Your Own Open Source Water Purification + Renewable Energy Systems Open sourcing water and energy tech can provide efficient and affordable solutions. The Energy Torrent team will teach about open sourcing renewables. Then, learn how to build, test and tweak an open source water coagulator with elequa.io and 10bitworks. Solving global issues will require a global effort —join the open source hardware movement today. Don Smeller, 10bitworks.com; James Manley, 10 Bit Works; Ryan Beltrán, Elequa 4:00PM - 4:30PM 8BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIRESIDE CHAT Close the Loop: From Waste to Wealth In countries where recycling infrastructure is lacking, businesses, NGOs and entre- preneurs are finding new and innovative ways to fill the void. In doing so, they are forming unique partnerships and building a pseudo-infrastructure, which is leading to job creation and mobilizing consumers. Hear from two experts on the realities of recycling in their respective countries today. Albina Ruiz Rios, Grupo Ciudad Saludable; Tim Carey, PepsiCo 8A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTCAMP Delivering Energy Savings Through Partnerships One of the biggest opportunities in the con- nected home space is energy efficiency — a washer that knows when energy prices are high and reacts by delaying a load, lights that automatically turn off when no one is home and utilities leveraging insights from Nest and others to execute personalized demand response programs. Come learn more about partnership opportunities in the connected home. Ben Bixby, Nest Labs; Mike Soucie, Nest Labs 4:45PM - 5:15PM 8BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO Beyond Delight: The Surprising Impact of Aesthetics in Design Many objects ignite delight at first, yet their appeal quickly fades as we incorporate them into our lives. This "emotional obsolescence" used to be a mystery, but new learnings from psychology and neuroscience show how we can improve our relationships to design objects. Ingrid will share clear principles to create more emotionally sustainable products (no formal design training required). Ingrid Fetell Lee, IDEO