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FILM CONFERENCE 9 5 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 Xg o o d SXGOOD FILM CONFERENCE FILM CONFERENCE SALON C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUAL Slver in the 21st Centur: Wht Role Do You Pl? Modern slavery is big business: consider your iPhone or wardrobe – who was involved in making them? Modern slavery is the fastest growing illicit industry, generating about 150 billion dollars in profits per year. An estimated 20.9 million individuals worldwide are now considered to be "modern slaves." How did we get here, and what is being done to help the millions affected? What role do you play? Nes Parker, Monitor Deloitte; Maurice Middleberg, Free the Slaves 12:30 PM ROOM 303-304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Frugl Innovtion: Ming Culture of Ownership The frugal innovation movement is shifting the paradigm and mentality of society. A frugal mentality is not only about doing more with less, but creating a bigger dif- ference than what was originally possible by reducing the complexity of a problem to maximize impact. This panel will explore products aligned with this movement such as Embrace, an infant warmer that has saved more than 90,000 infants. #Makers Carrie Motamedi, TechShop; Navi Radjou, Frugal Innovation Hub; Sally Dominguez, Rainwater HOG LLC; Jane Chen, Embrace SALON C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Medi: The Ke to Driving Socil Impct As traditional media companies evolve, CSR is a key part of their business model. Embracing the value of doing well and doing good, digital media companies are using their platforms to raise awareness around important social issues. Transition- ing from public service announcements to engagements, panelists will share case studies of how organizations have successfully motivated audiences to action. Heidi Browning, Pandora; Peggy Byrd, The Ad Council; Lana Khavinson, LinkedIn; Ryan Maynard, Kik 3:30 PM ROOM 303-304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL How Dt nd Innovtion re Helping Bet Hunger How we feed the hungry is being transformed by advances in big data analytics and innovation. Entrepreneurs in Washington, DC are finding new ways to manage food charities, streamline distribution systems, improve job training and create new opportunity. With less food waste and better service delivery, food banks, community kitchens and NGOs can feed more and change more lives for the better. #data4good Alexander Moore, DC Central Kitchen; Brian MacNair, World Central Kitchen; Maria Belding, MEANS Database; Rich Cooper, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation SALON C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO Predicting Wr with Big Dt What if I told you in 100 years there would be no more war? For the first time in history, we have enough big data on human behavior to predict population-level events. If we can predict the direction that the world is moving then we can push it away from war and down a path to peace. We stand at the cusp of a revolution in the way that the political game is played, and big data is the driver. David Mace, Caltech 5:00 PM 303-304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO Disbilit Inclusion for Better Business How can engaging people with disabilities help your bottom line? The global population has crossed one billion and one in four of today's twenty year olds will have a disability before they retire. Are you prepared to engage a customer or employee with a disability? Understand how to integrate this population to enhance your business, expand your horizons and invest in your future success. #Inclusion Brittany Déjean, AbleThrive SALON C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Using Technolog to Help Liberte North Kore North Korea is the world's most isolated and closed society. Immigration and emigration are forbidden; the postal system reads and censors all mail; the internet is forbidden. Knowledge leaks in through illegal radio broadcasts and the smuggling of flash drives loaded with TV shows and other media. Learn how technology is leading an information revolution in the struggle for a free North Korea. #hackNK Peter Hirshberg, City Innovate Foundation; Yeonmi Park Gwang Il Jung, No Chain; Thor Halvorssen, Human Rights Foundation TUESDAY 9:30 AM JW MARRIOTT ROOM 303-304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Hrness Dt Science Superpower for Globl Good There is immense power in data and now – through the power of data science – we have the ability to extract maximum value in ways never imagined only a short time ago by "showing" specific examples of how data science is being used to affect positive change on some of the world's most complex challenges, like preventing genocide, predicting ocean health and curbing human trafficking. SALON C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Virtul Relit: From Empth to Action Virtual reality is touted as "the empathy machine," a term that describes its immersive capabilities. Beyond emotional impact, VR can also provide inroads for action. Clinton Global Initiative will give a first-hand look at their efforts in Kenya and Tanzania. Speakers will discuss creating VR film pieces to move people and share their views on the industry and the future of cinema for impact. #vrempathy Allison Arden, Advertising Age; Robert Holzer, Matter Unlimited; Bryan Mochizuki, Clinton Global Initiative; Félix Lajeunesse, Felix & Paul 11:00 AM ROOM 303-304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL #BlcLivesMtter: New Solutions to Old Problems The conversation around Black Lives Matter is often led by non-Millennials. This movement, which was started and has been fueled by youth and young adults, is being represented by older, disconnected individuals. The narrative of the movement is being formed by media and an older generation. This session aims to give Millennials a chance to bring new ideas to the table and be heard. #BLMSXSW AJ McQueen, We Are The Writer's Block; Chas Moore, Austin Justice Coalition; Fatima Mann, Austin Justice Coalition SALON C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO You Are Here: 3 Little Words to Address the World What if you could improve the lives of 75 percent of the world's population with three simple words? An unbelievable 3/4 of the world doesn't have a reliable address. Four billion people are invisible, unable to report crime, get deliveries or receive aid. This session will discuss the thinking behind an addressing system designed to combat this problem and hack new ways to apply the system everywhere. Jessica Greenwood, R/GA 12:30 PM AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER BALLROOM EFG . . . . . . . . FEATURED SESSION Swipe Left or Right: The Ltino Millennil Vote The new generation of American Latino voters meets peers through apps yet waits hours in line to vote. They are passionate and progressive yet often deprived of voting rights. What ignites them civically? How do we modernize to mobilize this generation? Join Maria Teresa Kumar for a deep dive into the mind of a Latino millennial, how they vote and how they'll shape our country for years to come. #swipeSXSW Maria Teresa Kumar, Voto Latino; America Ferrera, Take Fountain Productions JW MARRIOTT SALON C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUAL How Music & Stortelling Cn Inspire Socil Chnge The lack of affordable rental homes in America is a complex problem with no silver-bullet solution. Rental housing is largely absent from the national agenda, so the struggles of 11 million American families play out behind closed doors. Like the rent parties of the 1920s, this presentation will explore how storytelling and music can illuminate the need for affordable rental housing nationwide. Angela Boyd, Enterprise Community Partners; Paul Bozymowski, RadicalMedia ROOM 303-304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO Will Urbn Kle Frmers Invde Your Neighborhood? We need a new way of looking at gentrification. While the ongoing cycle of boom and bust is well documented, research on gentrification often relies on data that take years to collect. With the amount of information currently available, we no longer need to wait so long. Scott Wolf will explain how he's tracking urban development by using a broad set of open data sources. #gentrify Scott Wolf, Huge 3:30 PM SALON C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Stories of Purpose: Driven Compnies As the global economy is upended by technological and social change, organizations are moving away from hierarchical models to more flexible approaches. A new company is emerging – one that measures its success by its ability to help employees, customers and communities achieve larger goals. Purpose-driven companies are redefining the nature of work in the information-first economy. John Battelle, NewCo; Louis Beryl, Earnest; Jini Kim, Nuna Health; Jane Chen ROOM 303-304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Tech, Impct Investing nd Driving Socil Chnge Join leaders at the cross-section of technology, philanthropy and venture capital to discuss how technology can catalyze social change in underserved communities across America. Hear from a pioneer in venture philanthropy, a national leader in inclusion and technology, a lab building technology for those who need it most and a nonprofit increasing economic opportunity in diverse communities. #impactinvest Jukay Hsu, C4Q; David Saltzman, Robin Hood Foundation; Brian Dixon, Kapor Capital; Christine Auyueng, Robin Hood