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SXSW.COM | F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 | SXS W O R L D 3 9 The Future of Music Track examines emerging technologies and cultural trends that are transforming the music industry more rapidly than ever before. New for 2020, the Game Industry Track examines the influence that video games and esports are having on culture, tech businesses, and traditional entertainment media. The Government & Politics Track discusses topics that affect the lives of citizens, including technology regulation, livable cities, privacy issues, and maintaining civil engagement in the age of social media. The Health & MedTech Track focuses on new advances and approaches being applied to medicine and well-being, including how the ecosystem of patients, providers, and payers interface with technology. The Making Film & Episodics Track covers the range of film and television creation from script to post-production. The Media & Journalism Track explores how the processes of news, analysis, and content distribution are being impacted by technology and society. New for 2020, the Professional Development Track offers learning and accreditation opportunities across the range of industries represented at SXSW. New for 2020, the Space Track covers the possibili- ties of the next wave of intergalactic travel, as well as how new space-related technologies will propel innova- tive ecosystems here on Earth. The Sports Track explores the future of competition from a cultural, philosophical, and technological perspective. The Startups Track brings together founders and funders of all stages to talk about current best practices. The Tech Industry & Enterprise Track presents innovators and executives discussing cutting-edge software and hardware products and services in the B2B and B2C marketplaces. The Workplace Track brings together HR specialists, futurists, designers, and others to discuss initiatives to enhance present and future offices and productivity centers. The XR Track focuses on current capabilities with immersive interfaces and explores where these mind-expanding systems are heading. TAKE YOUR DISCOVERY FURTHER WITH SXSW EXHIBITIONS LEARN MORE: sxsw.com/exhibitions M N P V FOLLOW US SXSW I n a d d i t i o n t o p r o v i d i n g a p l a t f o r m f o r t h e m o s t g r o u n d b r e a k i n g a n d d i v e r s e p a n e l s , s e s s i o n s , a n d f e s t i v a l s , S X S W h o s t s w o r l d - c l a s s , h a n d s - o n e x p e r i e n t i a l e x h i b i t i o n s t h a t b r i n g t h e C o n f e r e n c e c o n v e r s a t i o n s t o l i f e . M a k e s u r e t o s t o p b y e a c h e x h i b i t i o n t o s e e t h e l a t e s t f r o m t h e m o s t i n n o v a t i v e c o m p a n i e s a n d m a k e m e a n i n g f u l c o n n e c t i o n s . INNOVATION AWARDS FINALIST SHOWCASE Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 5 March 14 (12pm–6pm) SXSW WELLNESS EXPO Palmer Events Center March 14–15 (11am–6pm) SXSW TRADE SHOW Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 2–4 March 15–18 (10am–5pm) VIRTUAL CINEMA JW Marriott, Griffin Hall March 16–18 (11am–6pm) SXSW GAMING EXPO Palmer Events Center March 19–21 (11am–6pm) FLATSTOCK 73 Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 4 March 19–21 (11am–6pm) SXSW MARKETPLACE Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 5 March 19–21 (11am–6pm)

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