The digital version of the SXSW Film Program Guide is now available! Log into SXsocial and click on "SXSwag" to find yours today. Packed full of information, this guide is a must-read before leaving home, and a great resource on the ground.
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1 9 2 0 1 6 S X S W F I L M P R O G R A M G U I D E S X S W E x h i b i t i o n s SXSW EXHIBITIONS SXSW TRADE SHOW: THE EXHIBITION FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Austin Convention Center, Level 1: Exhibition Hlls 2, 3 nd 4 Mrch 13–15, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Mrch 16, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM SPECIALIZED SECTIONS AND EVENTS EXHIBITOR MEET & GREETS Meet your favorite exhibitors one-on-one! Every hour throughout the Trade Show, exhibitors will host a special meet and greet session at their stand. Stop by the stand of the hour for food, drinks and networking. TRADE SHOW PITCH STAGE The Trade Show Pitch Stage is a platform for exhibitors to demonstrate their product or service in front of a live audience and a panel of experts. Organized in fast-paced, ten-minute slots, the stage is a great place to get an overview of what each exhibitor is offering. NEXT STAGE Next Stage hosts a variety of Convergence sessions and performances highlighting up-and-coming trends from the interactive, fi lm and music industries. See page 69 for more details and check the online schedule for a complete listing of events. MEET UP PAVILION The Meet Up Pavilion connects SXSW registrants with like-minded pro- fessionals and businesses. Learn more about a new industry, make friends and further your career through these casual networking events. STARTUP CENTRAL Startup Central is the hub for up-and-coming businesses at the SXSW Trade Show including mobile apps, new retail technology, 3D printing and more. Come by the new Startup Daily row, where a different group of innovative startups will be exhibiting each day. COME & CAPTURE With a focus on the evolving landscape of digital fi lmmaking, this hands-on exhibition section features the best new apps and technologies for captur- ing and creating content. Exhibitors will provide product demonstrations as well as let you try out their wares fi rst-hand. DIGITAL MUSIC LOUNGE The Digital Music Lounge explores the evolving relationship between music and technology. Test out new apps, recording devices and more. INTERNATIONAL PAVILION Connect with businesses from around the world. With delegates attending from Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South and Central America, the International Pavilion is a great place to network on a global scale. MORE SXSW EXHIBITIONS SXSW JOB MARKET, PRESENTED BY PUBLICIS GROUPE Join SXSW as we continue to inspire and connect professionals from around the world with the SXSW Job Market. A convenient meeting spot for inno- vative thinkers and equally innovative companies, the Job Market enables these professionals to match their skills with 21st century, cutting-edge employers. Join us on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 at the Austin Convention Center. SX CREATE, PRESENTED BY DREMEL Doing creative and revolutionary things with new technologies embodies the spirit of the SXSW Interactive Festival, and nowhere is this more evi- dent than the diverse mix of activities at SX Create presented by Dremel. At the Palmer Events Center Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13, this hardware hacking and maker arm of SXSW is at it again with more space, more fun and even more hands-on excitement. SX HEALTH & MEDTECH EXPO The inaugural SX Health & MedTech Expo in 2015 showcased over 70 exhibitors, gave voice to 12 discussion topics led by thought-leaders such as Tim O'Reilly, Wen Dombrowski and Bryan Sivak on the MedTech Stage and played host to over 5,000 attendees. Showcasing innovative health and technology companies from around the world, this 2016 Expo is gearing up to be even better. Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 at the JW Marriott. SXSW GAMING EXPO Drawing in developers, manufacturers and fans from all facets of the community, the Gaming Expo is the epicenter of gaming culture at SXSW. Here is where you'll fi nd the Geek Stage, Tournament Stage, In- die Corner, Tabletop Experience, Free Play PC Arena and much more. It's simply a bundle of awesome mixed with a dash of chaos where almost anything can happen. Now Thursday, March 17 through Saturday, March 19, at the Austin Convention Center. VRAR EXPERIENCE This hands-on exhibition allows you to experience a selection of the best new virtual and augmented reality technologies. Open to all SXSW regis- trants, the Experience takes place Wednesday, March 16 through Friday, March 18 in Salon C at the Hilton Austin Downtown. MUSIC GEAR EXPO The SXSW Music Gear Expo offers a unique opportunity to connect with thousands of musicians and gear enthusiasts from all over the world. Open to all registrants, showcasing artists and the general public, the Expo has become the key destination for musicians, buyers and gear and tech afi cio- nados at SXSW. March 17–19 at the Austin Convention Center. FLATSTOCK 53 Presented by the American Poster Institute, Flatstock 53 will display the works of the world's top gig poster artists. The show features posters of varying styles, colors and techniques for sale by the very artists who cre- ated them. Open to all registrants and the general public on March 17–19 at the Austin Convention Center.