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The digital/new media side of the South by Southwest festival is also known as "geek spring break" because it gathers many tech savvy folk in the springtime.
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What are the four 'campuses' where SXSW Interactive is taking place?
SXSW Interactive will take place on four "campuses" in Austin: Austin Convention Center, the Downtown Austin Hilton, the Courtyard by Marriott and the Radisson.
When was the first SXSW?
SXSW began as a music festival in Austin, Texas, in 1987. The Film Conference and Interactive Festival made their debut in 1994.
What is Answers.com giving away at SXSW 2010?
Answer SXSW questions on Twitter for prizesIf you're attending the Interactive portion of SXSW 2010, look out for tweets from @Answersdotcom asking questions about SXSW. Tweet your answers to @Answersdotcom and win prizes at the event! Start looking out for SXSW questions on Friday, March 12th. Prize collection info will also be tweeted throughout the days of the Interactive conference.If you're attending...Planning to be at SXSW? If you're going to the Interactive track, get in touch with our very own Pickleshy (@Pickleshy on Twitter)! Along with enjoying the sessions, meeting folks and keeping us updated on Twitter, she'll be giving out the prizes too, so stay tuned.Have fun!
When is SXSW 2010?
SXSW 2010 is starting with its Interactive track on Friday, March 12. It ends on March 21 with its music track. See the Related Link for the full schedule.
What kinds of sessions are held during SXSW Interactive?
Award ceremonies and live musical performances, along with your standard festival events I guess
How did SXSW help Twitter grow?
Founded in 2006, Twitter didn't gain a large following until the SXSW Interactive conference in 2007. In that week alone, tweets on the site jumped from 20,000 a day to 60,000 a day and gained the attention of prominent bloggers and won the festival's Web award. Many consider their launch at the 2007 SXSW to be the tipping point for their popularity.
How much do SXSW badges cost?
It depends when you buy them and which festivals you are attending. South by Southwest (SXSW) has three parts: music, film and interactive. Here are the prices for each ("walkup rates" are listed since early registration deadlines for 2010 have passed). Platinum badge: $1125 Gold badge: $750 Music badge: $750 Film badge: $475 Interactive badge: $550
Why is SXSW called geek spring break?
The yearly South by Southwest (SXSW) festival occurs every March in Austin, Texas. It has three sides: music, film and interactive. Geek Spring Break refers to the interactive (new media/Internet) side of the festival, which gathers many tech savvy folk and is known to be the launch pad of many important ideas (Twitter and Foursquare gained popularity at the festival).
Is Justin Bieber preforming in SXSW?
No he is not preforming at SXSW
Where can you go for SXSW questions and answers?
Answers.com has a whole SXSW category dedicated to asking and answering Q&A about the popular Austin, Texas, event.Check it out: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/7746Answers.com representatives will be giving out prizes during SZSW Interactive for folks who tweet answers to @Answersdotcom's questions, which will be tweeted during the event.
Who will be the keynote for SXSW Interactive on Monday March 15?
Twitter CEO Evan Williams and Umair Haque of the Havas Media Lab will participate in a keynote interview on Monday, March 15.
Which is the best booth at SXSW 2010?
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