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SUMMARY:Career Rev 342: Dabble Dabble\, Toil and Kick Ass
DESCRIPTION:Zen masters taught it. Isaac Newton knew it. Scott Adams writes about it. Now you can know it\, too We're talking\, of course\, about the manifold benefits of being a n00b (at something). And\, of course\, about all the good stuff that happens post-n00bishness: the excellent side effects of being good at multiple things\, even if they're not related - heck\, *especially* if they're not related. So many o...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 19AB\, Austin\, TX
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SUMMARY:Battledecks II
DESCRIPTION:Powerpoint meets Karaoke in this battle of wits. Watch your favorite speakers craft an off-the-cuff presentation using slides they've never seen before. Eight competitors will have five minutes to complete their presentation. Three judges will score the participants based on their use of jargon\, gesturing and credibility. Who will take home the trophy and who will totally choke? Come see for yours...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 12AB\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060546
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SUMMARY:Design is in the Details
DESCRIPTION:Design is in the Details is a look at how an interactive designer can tighten up and bring layouts\, comps and designs to a final and brilliant polish to take it from 'nearly there' to 'there'. The panel will cover the critical thinking and ideas\, as well as tips and techniques for bringing a design to life and result in execution.
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 18ABCD\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060377
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SUMMARY:Quit Your Day Job and Vlog
DESCRIPTION:Is it possible yet to make a living in online video? Join our discussion with videobloggers who have gone pro.Lindsay Campbell (Wallstrip)\, Zadi Diaz (smashface.com)\, Lisa Donavan (LisaNova)\, Bre Petis (Make Magazine)\, Tim Shey\, moderator (Next New Networks)
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 12AB\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/film/conference/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=FP060193
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SUMMARY:The Contextual Web
DESCRIPTION:The next generation of the web isn't going to be on your desktop\, it may not even be on your mobile device. Context is going to be increasingly important and Nick Finck of Blue Flavor will take you through the process of designing and architecting for context as well as creating sites and apps that work regardless of the context. He will step through the elements of context and what is critical to...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room A\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060494
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SUMMARY:Taking Your Web Talent to the Video Game Industry
DESCRIPTION:Find your career a second life and discover how your Web talents come into play in the video game industry.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 10\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060487
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SUMMARY:Go For IT! Attracting Girls to Technology
DESCRIPTION:As the technology workforce changes and outsourcing becomes more feared\, it is difficult to attract smart\, qualified youth to technical careers (especially girls). This session will survey current programs encouraging computing education among girls\, discuss what these programs are missing\, and suggest what the techie community can do to help.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 10\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060404
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SUMMARY:Social Network Coups: The Users are Revolting!
DESCRIPTION:The "user revolt" has become one of the most promising (and terrifying) community activities on social networks. Perhaps the best-known user revolt was the mass protest on Digg over publishing the AACS key. But other revolts have broken out on LiveJournal\, Lifehacker\, Facebook\, and many other networks. This panel explores user revolts from both sides of the fence: panelists discuss how users can s...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 19AB\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060475
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SUMMARY:What Women Need to Succeed
DESCRIPTION:With a lack of high-profile women in tech-related fields\, the question arises--glass ceiling or glass hat? This panel\, comprised of five successful women in tech-related careers\, will examine the subject\, filtered through their experience\, ideas\, facts\, and theories. What does it take for women to be empowered and successful as business owners\, contractors and managers in the tech world? Are men i...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 10\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060527
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SUMMARY:Social Design Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Now that social networks are pervasive and quickly becoming a regular feature set\, designers need to understand the dynamics of creating experiences that encourage social behavior and public expression\, while giving individuals a sense of privacy\, personal gain\, and ownership. This session will take an in-depth look at the principles and practices of social design. How do you create a symbiotic re...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 18ABCD\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060473
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SUMMARY:The Science of Designing Interactions
DESCRIPTION:In this highly interactive session\, the panelists will work together with the audience to co-create the next generation of metrics for engagement and interaction. We start with fun paradoxes of user behavior\, exposing the systematic irrationalities of human decision making\, and show their fundamental impact on designing interactions and incentives. We then present metrics and methodologies used by...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room C\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060504
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SUMMARY:Wireframing in a Web 2.0 World
DESCRIPTION:The advent of Web 2.0 has exposed a demand for richer\, more nuanced forms of interaction\, posing new challenges for today's information architect. We will examine how wireframing - one of our most readily used tools - is evolving to meet these demands. The creation of modern web applications involves designing intricate patterns\, such as state-change and ajax-like behaviour. These designs need to...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room B\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060530
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SUMMARY:The Real Dragon: Understanding the Web and Digital Media in China
DESCRIPTION:We've seen the media reports about China's red hot Web and mobile industries\, but it's time to discover the truth. This session will dive behind what you see in the media today to give you a better understanding of how the Chinese Web and digital media industries work. What key social\, economic and technology drivers exist? What differences can we expect as China's mobile and Web companies grow? H...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 6\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060502
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SUMMARY:Keynote Interview with Mark Zuckerberg
DESCRIPTION:One of the tech industry's most intriguing story-lines over the last two years is the incredible growth of FaceBook from college networking tool to global giant. Hear the founder and CEO of this company talk about where the company is now - and where he plans to take it in the future. This presentation will be simulcast in both Ballroom B and the Day Stage Cafe.
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room A\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060443
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SUMMARY:Tools for Enchantment: 20 Ways to Woo Users
DESCRIPTION:"Better than chocolate\, better than sex." Even if nobody really MEANS it\, what would it take to craft experiences our users would describe like that? In this new follow-up to creating passionate users\, we'll look at tools that can help take us there (including some fun science). We'll cover some new\, some retro\, and some counter-intuitive techniques to take Cognitive Seduction to the next level. B...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room A\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060512
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SUMMARY:Africa 2.0: Affecting Change Using Technology
DESCRIPTION:How is the rapid adoption of technology around the globe affecting Africa? What are the preferred technologies of the African diaspora? Join us in an insightful discussion about how blogs\, social networks\, digital media and mobile technology are being used by businesses and citizens - both African and foreign - to affect change in Africa. The panel of entrepreneurs will discuss adoption of mobile...
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room C\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060302
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SUMMARY:Career Transitions: From DIY to Working for The Man
DESCRIPTION:Think you're best suited at a global conglomerate? What about a five-person startup? Somewhere in the middle? Want to go it alone? The panelists will share their perspectives on working for large companies\, the government\, startups\, and yourself.
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room A\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060356
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SUMMARY:2008 SXSW Avalon Star? Bowling Event (7:30pm-12am)
DESCRIPTION:Teams are full\, but you can come watch!
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LOCATION:Austin 300\, 9504 North I-H 35\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://sxsw.geekslovebowling.com/
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SUMMARY:Facebook Motion Party (9pm-2am)
DESCRIPTION:Facebook invites the film community to join us for Motion\, the after-party to the Film Garage. Two of SXSW's hottest bands\, Wild Sweet Orange and State Radio\, are slated to play acoustic shows at the party. SXSW Film Festival attendees can request an invitation at www.facebook.com/SXSW?
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LOCATION:Pangaea\, 409 Colorado St\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://ufl.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11118800684
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SUMMARY:Gawker Media at SXSW (9-11pm)
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a few drinks at the fourth annual drinks with Gawker Media! As usual\, we'll have an open bar\, a great outdoor space\, and some of your favorite editors. This year we're not listing ourselves on the official SXSW program\, but feel free to bring a guest or two. No badge required.
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LOCATION:Side Bar\, 602 E 7th St\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/426412
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SUMMARY:The Art of Self-Branding
DESCRIPTION:Who are you? Who cares? With proper self-branding\, not only will you find out who you are\, you will make the RIGHT people care\, opening up a slew of the RIGHT opportunities specifically tailored for you. This session will define branding (it's not just the logo)\, talk about the top five things to focus on your brand\, and show examples of brands that work -- and some that don't\, plus what they coul...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room A\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060491
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SUMMARY:Core Conversation: Design Metrics: Better Than 'Because I Said So'
DESCRIPTION:Too often designers are put in a position of defending design decisions based on personal preference or an unarticulated sense of expertise. We'll discuss how to use metrics to understand user and business goals. Then how these metrics can be used to evaluate design decisions\, make tradeoffs\, and shape strategies.
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room Ballroom E\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060378
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SUMMARY:Social Networking and Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Social networking is more than just socializing. Everything you say and do online impacts you and your brand. In this moderated discussion\, panelists will look at social networking applications and discuss how to use them to strengthen your brand and reputation.* What is your online persona? How others perceive you can vary from person to person\, depending on the information they discover abou...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room B\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060476
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SUMMARY:Design Eye for South By
DESCRIPTION:The Design Eye team returns for 2008. The project? Transforming sxsw.com into a site as social as SXSW itself. Watch as this rogue team of design professionals turns its multi-disciplined attention toward the online home of everyone's favorite conference.
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 18ABCD\, Austin\, TX
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060376
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SUMMARY:WaSP Annual Meeting: Don't Break the Web
DESCRIPTION:10 years ago the Web Standards Project began fighting for an open\, interoperable\, and accessible Web. What has WaSP been doing lately to open the web? Come hear key Task Force members share successes\, struggles and goals. What should WaSP be doing? What can you do to help?
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LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 19AB\, Austin\, TX
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060522
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SUMMARY:Internet Strategy Forum and Adobe Air Social (6-8pm)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Adobe Air and the Austin chapter of the Internet Strategy Forum as we welcome members from our national chapters and fellow internet strategists.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill\, 303 Red River St\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/evening_events/
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SUMMARY:The Great British Booze-up (7:30-10pm)
DESCRIPTION:The lovely folks from Clearleft\, Carsonified and Boagworld have hired a traditional British (cough) pub for an evening of music\, drinking and merriment. Hang out with your favourite British designers and laugh at their funny accents and eccentric ways. We've even organised food\, so you won't be limited to warm beer and pork-scratchings.
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LOCATION:Shakespeare's Pub\, 314 E 6th St\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/evening_events/
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SUMMARY:Facebook friends.get party (10pm-2am)
DESCRIPTION:Do you develop\, build or dance like a superstar? Come hang out with Facebook and the interactive community on March 10th for a great party and live music. Chester French and BT (Brian Transeau) are slated to play at the party. SXSW Interactive Festival Attendees can request an invitation online at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10402741782
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LOCATION:Pangaea\, 409 Colorado St\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://www.sxswbaby.com/index.php/site/interactive_events_and_more_eugene_mirman_jonathan_coulton_rock_band_and_ac/
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SUMMARY:SXNW - South by Northwest 3rd Annual Geek Fest Party at SXSW
DESCRIPTION:Blue Flavor and Raincity Studios proudly present the 9th annual South by Northwest party. Bring your favorite webhead to the Iron Cactus for a night of flowing tequila and nonsense!
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LOCATION:Iron Cactus\, 606 Trinity\, Austin\, TX
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/evening_events/
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SUMMARY:Future of Corporate Blogs
DESCRIPTION:A candid discussion about what it takes to be the most relevant and engaging corporate blogs in business. Are corporate blogs relevant? Will the future see more corporations enter the blogosphere\, or less? What fears and misconceptions do companies have about blogging and are these fears justified? The panel will discuss ways that a blog can augment a corporation's marketing efforts and improve cu...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room A\, Austin\, TX
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2008.sxsw.com/interactive/programming/panels_schedule/?action=show&id=IAP060536
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DTSTART:20080311T200000
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SUMMARY:Media Temple / SXSWi Closing Party
DESCRIPTION:SXSW Interactive. Awesome beverages and hot DJs provided. Featuring the Daily Juice Crew\, DJ Prince Klassen\, DJ Raedawn and more.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:TBD\, Austin\, TX
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