It’s time for your weekly update for SXSW 2018 from your guru on ground zero, me! Below are this week’s updates and deadlines for SXSW 2018.
SXSW 2018 Interactive Innovation Awards
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The SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards gala ceremony is on Tuesday evening, March 13th.
- SXSW is still accepting entries on these topics: “AI & Machine Learning,” “Health, Med, & BioTech,” “Responsive Design,” “SCIFI No Longer,” “Smart Cities,” and “Wearable Tech.” Finalists in these categories will be honored at a gala ceremony.
- The online application form takes only a few minutes to complete and application deadline is the end of the day on Friday, November 10. Note: Per SXSW, unlike in previous years they will not accept late entries!
SXSW 2018 Music Festival Updates
- List of the artists performing at SXSW are located here: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/artists
- SXSW 2018 Spotify Playlist, YouTube Music Video Playlist, and SXSWfm will have playlists of artists performing at SXSW
- SXSW will be highlighting a different SXSW 2018 performer each day on Instagram and at SXSW.com
- For more information or to purchase a SXSW 2018 Music Badge please visit: https://cart.sxsw.com/products/reg-music
25th Edition of the SXSW Film Festival
- Weekly alumni spotlight on careers launched, artists discovered, powerful performances, and more with actress, writer, and filmmaker Lena Dunham.
- For more information on the film festival or to buy SXSW 2018 Film Festival badge please visit: https://cart.sxsw.com/products/reg-film
More SXSW News:
- Online schedule is live
- New Featured Speakers for March Magic include W. Kamau Bell and Amy Webb
- Register for SXSW before Friday, November 17th and save $300 on the walk-up rate
- SXSW Housing and Travel: Austin lodging still available
- SXSW Accelerator® Pitch Event: November 10th application deadline
- SXSW Gaming Awards: Friday, December 8th is the entry deadline for the 2018
For more information on SXSW click here and to purchase a SXSW badge click here.
See you all at SXSW 2018. To follow me during my 2018 SXSW journey follow me on twitter on @nrpena or @hitechchic.
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Source: SXSW