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SXSW.COM | F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 8 | SXS W O R L D 3 7 SXSW 2018 PREVIEW GUIDE SXSW TRADE SHOW Sunday, March 11-Wednesday, March 14 Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2, 3 & 4 The four-day SXSW Trade Show highlights the integrations and overlaps between SXSW's converging industries and hosts a diverse range of forward-thinking exhibitors — from promising startups to established industry leaders. SXSW JOB MARKET Saturday, March 10-Sunday, March 11 Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 1 The SXSW Job Market is where innovative talent and companies connect. Bring your résumé and your A-game. The SXSW Job Market is free and open to the public with the SXSW Guest Pass, available in advance or on- site at the event. SPOTLIGHTS Friday, March 9, Monday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 14 Hilton Hotel, 4th Floor These reception-style exhibitions take place in an intimate networking setting, allowing exhibitors to make one-on- one connections with attendees and investors. Each Spotlight will showcase 20 of the brightest startups for a highly focused experience and cover three categories: Tech Startup, Music Startup, and Cities Summit. SXSW GAMING EXPO Thursday, March 15-Saturday, March, 17 Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 1, 2 Drawing in developers, manufacturers, and fans from all facets of the community, the Gaming Expo is the epicenter of gaming culture at SXSW. You'll find the Discovery Stage, Indie Corner, Tabletop Experience, Arcade Bunker, and much more. Whether you're a geek or gamer, casual or hardcore, there's sure to be something fun for you to enjoy at SXSW Gaming. FLATSTOCK 65 Thursday, March 15-Saturday, March 17 Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 4 Presented by the American Poster Institute (API), Flatstock 65 will display the works of the world's top gig poster artists. The show features posters of various styles, colors, and techniques for sale by the same artists who created them. Make sure to check out some sets from official showcasing artists at the Flatstock Stage. SXSW MARKETPLACE Thursday, March 15-Saturday, March 17 Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 4 The SXSW Marketplace features local boutiques as well as selected national and global brands to create a unique SXSW shopping experience. Swing by for some of the freshest trends in clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more. SOUTHBITES TRAILER PARK Friday, March 9-Saturday, March 17 Across from the Austin Convention Center on Driskill St. The 6th annual SouthBites® Trailer Park celebrates good food as well as Austin's iconic food trailer culture. This year will again feature some of the best rolling-restaurants from Texas and across the U.S. Stop by for scrumptious fare from returning SouthBites favorites, along with rising names in the ever-expanding food truck industry. VIRTUAL CINEMA Tuesday, March 13-Thursday, March 15 JW Marriott, Salon 5 & 6 The Virtual Cinema showcases outstanding VR cinema projects by talented international producers. Each project ranges from 5 to 20 minutes in length. Stop by to experience technology that is changing the future of filmmaking. SXSW WELLNESS EXPO Saturday, March 10-Sunday, March, 11 Palmer Events Center Created to fuel your mind, body, and soul, the first annual SXSW Wellness Expo spans two days and gathers thousands of SXSW attendees to interact with numerous companies in the health and wellness industry. SXSW ACCELERATOR DEMO DAY Monday, March 12 Hilton Hotel, 4th Floor The SXSW Accelerator Demo Day offers the opportunity to check out all 50 companies that participated in the SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event. Open to all badge holders, this casual exhibition lets attendees interact with and learn about the innovative companies shaping the future. SXSW 2018 Exhibitions

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