SXSW EDU

formats, each the event. there is outcome. Overview Session Formats CORE CONVERSATIONS allow discussion leaders to facilitate an informal and open dialogue with attendees around a particular topic. Attend these sessions ready to share your insights. PLAYGROUND HANDS ON presentations are short instructional experiences encouraging attendee participation and exploration in the Playground. PROBLEM SOLVERS offer an interactive exercise designed to address a prevalent challenge where a number of small groups work on possible solutions and present their findings. SUMMITS are an open-ended form of programming that create an intimate and collaborative environment to drive actionable outcomes. WORKSHOPS offer an instructional program covering a particular idea or topic that supports hands-on engagement. DEBATES provide a platform for constructive, moderated discussion between two leaders of opposing viewpoints. FUTURE15s are short, focused presentations structured in a rapid- fire format to deliver six compelling talks within a two-hour period. INDUSTRY TALKS are 30-minute presentations highlighting key insights and trends influencing education, including an audience Q&A. PANEL DISCUSSIONS provide a diverse conversation around a particular topic, including audience Q&A. PLAYGROUND TALKS are casual stage presentations highlighting discovery- based learning activities in the Playground, including an audience Q&A. SHOW & TELL offers a unique opportunity for organizations to showcase their products and services to the forward thinking community at SXSWedu. SOLO PRESENTATIONS allow a single speaker to dive deep into their presentation topic and share valuable insights with attendees. The LAUNCH pitch competition showcases early-stage companies who are judged by a panel of industry experts. ups creative about SESSIONS and workshops make up the bulk of the program and are crowdsourced by the community.

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