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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8:30 AM–9:30 AM Businesses Stay Fueled with Brother: Morning Mixer Hilton Austin Downtown: 4th Floor Prefunction 500 E 4th St Network with your fellow entrepreneurs, meet some Accelerator Competition participants and learn how #BrotherINKvestment can help you focus on what's coming out of your printer rather than how much money you're putting into it. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM Java Monster Mornings Registrant's Lounge at Brush Square Park • 409 E 5th St Kick off each day of SXSW with Java Monster Mornings! Swing by the Registrant's Lounge to grab your FREE Java Monster and breakfast while listening to live music. See ya there! 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Ding! Speed Meetings with UT Austin Entrepreneurs 3Ten • 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd Join renowned inventor Bob Metcalfe and his team in UT Austin's Innovation Center for a reception and round of "speed meetings." Come mingle with a community of entrepreneurs-in-residence and startup founders! 12:00 PM–3:00 PM Drupal Drop In Maggie Mae's • 323 E 6th St Dance, drink and talk Drupal at the Drupal Drop In. Open to anyone from Drupal ninjas to noobs looking to transform their digital business with Drupal 8! 3:00 PM–5:30 PM Leadership, Innovation and Impact Maggie Mae's: Gibson Room • 323 E 6th St Hear from world-renowned leaders, Ori Brafman and Tony Cucolo, who've inspired growth and innovation. Then unwind with The Checkmates, a bluesy band of scientists and doctors from MD Anderson on the brink of curing cancer. 3:00 PM–7:00 PM Project Decibel Palm Door Sabine • 401 Sabine 5:00 PM–7:00 PM McCombs Entrepreneurship Night: SXSW Interactive Edition The Ranch • 708 W 6th St Come meet successful McCombs entrepreneurs from the Texas MBA and MSTC programs and network with Texas MBA and MSTC students and alumni, local entrepreneurs and other SXSW Interactive attendees. 6:00 PM–10:00 PM 24-7 Intouch Backyard Party! Brush Square Park: East Tent • 409 E 5th St Come on over to our house! The 24-7 Intouch happy hour is happening in our "backyard." We just may have a special guest in attendance – you'll have to come to find out! 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Interactive Mix at Six Party Presented by Aurasma Swan Dive • 615 Red River St Sponsored by leading augmented reality provider HP Aurasma, this annual party offers excellent noshes and networking opportunities along with amazing augmented reality experiences and unforgettable interactive give- aways. Save it in your calendar now! 6:00 PM–9:00 PM Longhorn Tailgate 3Ten • 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd Get your horns up and and join the Texas Longhorns for their official SXSW tailgate party. Enjoy free food, drinks, UT traditions and music by DJ Mel. Presented by Texas Athletics and Texas Exes. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Startup Happy Hour hosted by Dreamit Ventures JW Marriott: Room 206 • 110 E 2nd St The tips and tricks a startup needs to scale their business and #GetToA. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Texas State University Innovation Lab and Reception Hilton Austin Downtown: 6th Floor Prefunction 500 E 4th St The Innovation Lab and Reception will provide an exclu- sive look at game-changing technology created by our inspired student inventors. See how our corporate part- ners are helping our students take these new ideas to market. 6:30 PM–10:30 PM Oracle Marketing Cloud: #KnowYourPeeps Party Cedar Street Courtyard • 208 W 4th St Don't guess. Use data to know your customers. That's how modern marketing works. Join @oraclemktgcloud for the Modern Marketing Party at SXSW. #KnowYourPeeps 6:45 PM–7:45 PM Open Air Street Theatre by "Macnas" from Ireland 6th St - Sabine to Brazos • US premiere of a unique Irish street theatrical spectacle in Austin! A creative display of Ireland's talent, filled with music, dance and theatrics. Performed by Macnas and supported by IDA Ireland and Culture Ireland. 7:00 PM–11:00 PM 2nd Annual Akin Gumpapalooza TenOak • 409 Colorado St Please join the Akin Gump intellectual property practice for this highly-anticipated evening featuring live music by Grammy Nominated band Fastball, a bourbon tasting and more. 7:00 PM–9:00 PM University of Michigan Alumni SXSW Social Lamberts • 401 W 2nd St Mix and mingle with Wolverines and experience the Michigan Difference at this exclusive event hosted by the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan and U-M campus partners. Free to all Michigan Alumni. 8:00 PM–12:00 AM BRINK's Deep Impact: The AR/ VR/Immersion Machine The Driskill: The Driskill Ballroom • 604 Brazos St Meet the innovators creating profound social impact through documentary storytelling and VR journalism and the developers who are building the devices that will democratize its distribution at this BRINK Institute Salon and Party! 8:00 PM–12:00 AM Deloitte Digital Imagines the Future of Interactive Palm Door on Sixth • 508 E 6th St Collaborate with us at Palm Door on 6th. We've created a world where music, art and technology meet in an epic mash-up that challenges your imagination and lets you experiment with what's to come. 8:00 PM–11:00 PM NYLON SXstyle Party Presented by Clinique Cheer Up Charlie's • 900 Red River St Par ty with NYLON and Clinique in celebration of SXSTYLE! Join us for an epic evening featuring musical performances, DJ sets and more at the iconic Cheer Up Charlie's. 9:00 PM–12:00 AM Eater x SouthBites: Taste of Austin SouthBites Trailer Park • 604 Driskill St Eater and SouthBites invite you to experience Austin through food prepared by some of the city's most excit- ing and essential chefs. Space is limited – first come, first serve. 9:00 PM–12:30 AM Life Is Better in Texas Old School Bar • 401 E 6th St Come experience a new side of Texas at Casa San Anto- nio. Enjoy great food, amazing craft cocktails, music, art and conversation with the world's friendliest people. 10:30 PM–1:30 AM SXSW Comedy Opening Party Hosted by Seeso The Belmont • 305 W 6th St Join SXSW Comedy and Seeso for tonight's official open- ing party. EVENTS & AWARDS 6 1 2 0 1 6 S X S W I N T E R A C T I V E P R O G R A M G U I D E S P E C I A L E V E N T S