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OMNI AUSTIN DOWNTOWN 11:00 AM Lone Star 3:30 PM Get Physical: Making Space Data Real on Earth Edison vs. Tesla & the Myth of the Lone Inventor From our earliest use of technology to synchronize and connect communities we have used simple interactions and design to inform people, providing connections to places beyond ourselves. Can we bring data close to engage us physically in exploration- and let those interactions change our digital lives? Let's uncover the secrets of space data, build physical apps and connect people to the stars. Ali Llewellyn, David McGloin, Dr Jayne Wallace, Jon Rogers Panel | Advanced | Science + Space Exploration | #spacedata Both Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla had incredibly accurate predictions for the future that helped build the high-tech world we know today. But, as the story now goes, Edison robbed Tesla of his inventions and made out like a bandit. BBC Future's Matt Novak explores the process of ������w building the future and why the myth of the sole inventor needs to die. Matt Novak Solo | Intermediate | Science + Space Exploration | #loneinvent 11:00 AM Longhorn 3:30 PM Culture Hack: Libraries & Museums Open for Making How Minimalism Is Changing Entrepreneurship By publishing Open Data, Libraries, archives and museums worldwide are finding new ways to open their collections for remix and reuse, promoting new uses and interpretations of the works they hold. The panel will explore the ways cultural heritage institutions are sharing content, how it is being used, and explore the thornier issues of open access. Antoine Isaac, Emily Gore, Georgia Ward, Sam Leon Panel | Intermediate | DIY, Hacker + Maker | #lodlam ���People can earn a living doing what you love.��� You���ve heard this before. But what most people don���t realize isthat this dream is closer than you think. Bestselling authors Joshua Becker, Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, and Courtney Carver will showyou how they used minimalism to pursue their dreams of entrepreneurship, overcome the fear of money, andlive more meaningful lives. Courtney Carver, Joshua Becker, Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus Panel | Beginner | Work + Career | #simplework 12:30 PM Austin 3:30 PM Creator vs. Audience: Next Chapter in Storytelling Sensoring the News: Detector-Driven Journalism As the line between production and consumption blurs into a new paradigm, with fans investing themselves in plot lines and characters, it���s increasingly important to strike a balance between executing and maintaining a creative vision while monitoring and utilizing consumers��� guidance to ensure a project���s success. Angelo Sotira, Ron Martino Dual | Intermediate | Art + Inspiration | #newStory Journalists and curious citizens are developing tools to use smartphones and inexpensive detectors to gather civic data. Their aim is to better understand, report on and expose issues around pollution, noise, radiation, traffic and other detectable parts of our communities. John Keefe, Matt Waite, Nadav Aharony, Sarah Williams Panel | Intermediate | DIY, Hacker + Maker | #sensornws 12:30 PM Capital Ballroom 5:00 PM Synthetic Brains, Facebook & the New Revolution The Sketchbook Project: A Global Art Library Grows Mankind is on the brink. Drowning in information and complexity it can never hope to understand. Could a "synthetic brain" be the answer? By ridding ourselves of scientific "truths," and exploring how our own brain deals with complexity, mankind may finally be on the cusp of making sense out of the chaos. Paul Laurienti Solo | Intermediate | Science + Space Exploration | #FakeBrains The Sketchbook Project is a constantly evolving library of handmade artists��� books, contributed by more than 22,000 people from 130+ countries. This is the story of how a DIY approach to business, technology and creative work made a global project possible. Shane Zucker, Steven Peterman Dual | Intermediate | Art + Inspiration | #SBPmobile 12:30 PM Lone Star 5:00 PM A Challenge from the President: 1M STEM Innovators Fixing Filter Failure: Engaging the Global Mind Last year, only 45 African American students took the Computer Science AP exam in California, a state known for being a hub of innovation. Hear from the White House and Level Playing Field Institute about innovative ways people are broadening the talent base in the technology industry and how you or your company can participate. Brian Forde, Nicole Sanchez Dual | Advanced | Art + Inspiration | #stem In the era of today's socially-driven seb, being first to discover breaking trends, opinions and news is a major strategic advantage; but how do you distill useful patterns from millions of live conversations on the social web? In this presentation, we will discuss how to visualize the collective consciousness and explore several approaches to uncover actionable insights and new discoveries. Nova Spivack Panel | Intermediate | Art + Inspiration | #livehive Publishing Graphic Novels in the Kickstarter Era In conversation with Calvin Reid, Karl Stevens, creator of three self-published graphic novels and a new Kickstarter project, and Josh Frankel, founder of Zip comix, discuss how to publish great comics. From Frankel���s publication of Harvey Pekar���s ���Cleveland,��� to the self-publishing of ���Stevens,��� our panel will offer an entertaining survey on publishing graphic novels in the Kickstarter era. Calvin Reid, Josh Frankel, Karl Stevens Panel | Intermediate | DIY, Hacker + Maker | #pubgn 3:30 PM Austin Presenting Complex Information with Simplicity Join our panelists as they explore various digital and artistic approaches to simplifying complex data and subject matter while still conveying that information in an engaging way. They will also discuss how design style and artistic vision can transform a topic as intimidating as anatomy and physiology into an approachable conversation with a fresh understanding of the topic. Tristen George, Vanessa Ruiz Dual | Intermediate | Art + Inspiration | #simplicity 5:00 PM Lone Star Longhorn Austin Capital Ballroom Lone Star The Rise of the Planet of the Creatives While the Internet has long aided creators trying to get the word out, marketingand-distribution platforms like Kickstarter, hitRECord, 20x200, and Of a Kind and creative-leaning social media channels like Tumblr and Behance are taking things further. The result: More and more creative professionals can make a living. This panel addresses what���s working, what���s missing, and where to go from here. Claire Mazur, Danielle Strle, Jamie Beck, Jen Bekman Panel | Beginner | Art + Inspiration | #creatives 5:00 PM Longhorn The Future of 3D Printing 3D printing lets anyone create one-off designs. It's used to make everything from toys to guitars to motorcycles. What's next? Making parts for the Space Station? Production will never be the same, but is 3D printing democratic, or will high-end production be tightly controlled? Experts share their thoughts on what's next. CNET's Daniel Terdiman, who has long written about 3D printing, moderates. Alice Taylor, Daniel Terdiman, Avi Reichental, Scott Summit Panel | Intermediate | DIY, Hacker + Maker | #FTR3DPRINT SXSW 2013 Interactive Festival | 199 PROGRAMMING 12:30 PM Longhorn Capital Ballroom