2018

Do You Question the Nature of Your Reality?

SXSW is split into Music, Interactive, and Film. Arguably, however, the best of what’s out there is what nestles in between: it’s in the the crossover conversations and the connections. At 3:30pm in the Austin Convention Center, thousands gathered to hear the cast of HBO’s Westworld discuss control, reality, and AI. Thandie Newton recognized the […]

On Puerto Rico: When Natural Disasters Need Technology

In September 2017, the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria. It was a disaster of historic proportions, and reports have said that the island will never be the same. It has been six months since the hurricane changed the lives of every Puerto Rican, and it has ensued a fraught conversation […]

We Want It Now: The Future of AI is in Your Hands

Speakers: Host: Karissa Bell from Mashable, Wilfried Eberhardt form KUKA, Jan Hill adidas AG and Mehdi Miremadi from McKinsey & Company Over the course of time, people have always been curious or weary about the technology process in smart robots. While the interested in new technology and the possibility of robots integrating into peoples everyday […]

What Mobile Means for the World’s Biggest Brands

Featured session: Fitz Tepper from TechCrunch as the host and Amber Venz Box from rewardStyle as speaker. Amber Venz the President and Co-Founder of rewardStyle and LIKEtoKNOW.it takes the stage at SXSW as a keynote speaker to talk about her journey as a digital influencer and gaining her success through social media. Amber mentions she started […]

Storytelling through Filmmaking

Film keynote speaker and Academy-Award nominated director Darren Aronofsky is the founder of Protozoa Pictures and director of mother!, Noah, Black Swan, The Wrestler, The Fountain, Requiem for a Dream, and Pi, among others.

After PULSE -- Creating an LGBTQ+ Alliance in Orlando

In the wake of tragedy, organizing relief efforts for victims, survivors and their family can quickly become complicated. Often overshadowed by the response from law enforcement, government agencies and corporations, non-profit community organizations also mobilize and begin assisting in aid as well.