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5 2 SXS W O R L D | M A R C H 8 , 2 0 1 8 | SXSW.COM SXSW TRADE SHOW Sunday, March 11-Wednesday, March 14 Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 2, 3 & 4 Every year hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees gather together for the largest exhibition at SXSW. The SXSW Trade Show highlights the most exciting, cutting edge ideas and products from multiple industries. It is the center of con- vergence at SXSW with a diverse range of innovative exhibitors from near and far sharing their unique experiences with SXSW attendees. Creativity and community are just a few of the things that you'll find at the SXSW Trade Show. Content aimed to promote discovery, education, and inspiration are carefully selected to spark new beginnings and new ideas. Don't miss it! SXSW ART PROGRAM Friday, March 9-Saturday, March 17 Austin Convention Center, JW Marriott, Fairmont, and various locations around Austin The SXSW Art Program creates a platform for visual artists to connect with international leaders in the fields of music, film, and technology by showcasing innovative projects and hosting discussions during SXSW. Experience one-of-a-kind art instal- lations by both established and emerging artists throughout SXSW venues and throughout Austin during SXSW Week. The SXSW Art Program showcases experiential and conceptual visual artworks that apply emerging technologies and immer- sive environments. The program serves as a launching point for collaborations and discussions around the role of visual and digital media arts in culture, technology, and the public realm. SXSW 2018 EVENT GUIDE SXSW Art Program. FEAST by Caitlin Pickall. SXSW Gaming Expo. Photo by Jonathan LaChance. SXSW Trade Show. Photo by Merrick Ales. SXSW EXHIBITIONS SXSW JOB MARKET Saturday, March 10-Sunday, March 11 Palmer Events Center The SXSW Job Market is where innovative talent and compa- nies 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 Austin Downtown, 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 Halls 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 something fun for you to enjoy at SXSW Gaming.

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