Don’t miss out! Chamber member SXSW 2015…

Don’t miss out! Chamber member SXSW 2015 networking events.

Posted on 03/09/2015 by Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

Data Foundry and Golden Frog are hosting their 3rd annual “Take Back Your Internet” panel discussion and networking party during SXSW. Their panel will focus on all the issues, challenges and loopholes regarding Net Neutrality and the Open Internet.

The Panel

Gigi Sohn, Special Council for External Affairs, FCC

Marvin Ammori, Ammori Group

Chip Pickering, CEO of Comptel

Edward Henigin, CTO of Data Foundry

James Waterworth, vice president of CCIA Europe.

Event Information:

WHAT: Take Back Your Internet Party – 2015

WHEN: Monday, March 16, 6 pm -12 am

WHERE: The Palm Door, Palm Door on Sixth Street, 508 East 6th Street

COST: No cost to you – just RSVP for the event while tickets last

(Note: This is an unofficial SXSW event, and a badge is not required to attend.)

The Schedule:

6:00 pm: Doors Open

6:00 – 7:00 pm: Networking

7:00 – 8:30 pm: Expert Panel on Open Internet

8:30 pm – 12:00 am: Music, Party, Networking

RSVP: http://www.goldenfrog.com/sxsw2015

Interested in tech topics? Join General Assembly at their SXSW workshop, where there will be a variety of free classes in web development, digital marketing, business development, user experience design, and more! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn new skills from experienced practitioners!

Event Information:

WHAT: General Assembly SXSW Workshop Programming

WHEN: Saturday, March 14 11:00 am – 4:30 pm

WHERE: AT&T Conference Center

COST: Free, no badge necessary

Schedule

11:00 – 12:00 pm

Data Visualization from a UX Perspective

Intro to Digital Marketing

The First Steps Towards Branding Your Business

12:30 – 1:30 pm

Intro to Google Analytics

PR for Startups

9 Mistakes Every E-Commerce Company Makes

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Getting Started With WordPress

How To Get A Job At A Tech Company

Digital Strategy for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Starting Your Business

Web Development: Let’s Break It Down

How To Get The First Meeting

RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-ga-sxsw-workshop-programming-tickets-15458185850

The University of Texas at Austin will host their first ever UT Village at SXSW Interactive 2015. The event will showcase UT’s world class research, innovation, and entrepreneurial programs. The UT Village panel sessions and Innovation Showcase will focus on a variety of topics, ranging from healthcare devices and 3-D printing to connected cars and augmented reality tech. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the research, network with the creators, get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest technologies coming out of UT Austin, and enjoy a networking reception to wrap up the day.

Event Information:

WHAT: UT Village @ SXSW Interactive

WHEN: Sunday, March 15 9:30am – 6:00pm

WHERE: Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin Downtown Ballroom – 111 E Cesar Chavez St., 78701

COST: Open to all SXSW Interactive, Platinum, and Gold badge holders

Schedule:

9:30-10:30am: Digital Austin: 3D Maps That Predict What’s Ahead

11am – noon: 3D Printing Becomes Additive Manufacturing

12:30-1:30pm: Connected Vehicles: Challenges and Possibilities

2-3pm: UT Austin National Science Foundation I-Corps Node

3:30-4:30 pm: Making Big Data More Digestible

4:30-6pm: Innovation Showcase and Reception: Visit with researches and view interactive exhibits