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Special Programming and Convergence Events for SXSW 2014 DIGITAL CREATIVE JOB MARKET Connecting the world's top talent with cutting edge employers, the Digital Creative Job Market offers a look at 21st century hiring and a chance to upgrade your career. M F I G P COME & CAPTURE FILM FACTORY Presented by Adobe - This feature enables participants to explore and interact with the newest tools for capturing and creating content. I G E F LISA HAUS F P ARTIST CENTRAL SXSW has always been about the music and the people who make it happen. This year, we are proud to bring back Artist Central, an area featuring programming specifically geared towards our musician registrants. Whether you're a pro or beginner, you're sure to learn something new. M P NEXT STAGE IN THE TRADE SHOW Presented by Marvell - The Next Stage is the premier platform for collaboration, featuring engaging panels and performances that highlight the convergence of the Interactive, Film & Music industries. F I G P MEET UP PAVILION IN THE TRADE SHOW Join a new conversation with fellow attendees for a little B2B ice breaking in this hub for cross-conference networking. JOJO MARION M M F I G P THE GEAR EXPO STORE The one-stop shop for your music gear needs at SXSW. Need cables, strings, drum heads, guitar repair or want to buy that beautiful acoustic guitar you saw in the Gear Expo? The Gear Expo Store offers all that and more. Open March 13-15 in the Austin Convention Center. M F I G P SXSPORTS™ SXSW will feature a highlighted NEW! Sports-focused track from Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9. SXsports will incorporate Film screenings and panels, and will touch on all aspects of sports through the SXSW lens of culture, media and innovation. Confirmed speakers include ESPN's Bill Simmons and Nate Silver, among others. I G P GO IN-DEPTH WITH SXSW INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS Unlike the 60-minute timeframe of most other sessions at SXSW Interactive, workshops range in duration from two-and-a-half hours to eight hours. Registrants with an Interactive, Gold, or Platinum Badge wanting to get down to the nitty-gritty on a particular topic can reserve their spot at these valuable sessions in mid-January, when the 2014 schedule goes live. I G P MAKERS, HACKERS & TINKERERS UNITE From 3D printing to drones to bio-art and much more, SXSW Create showcases the disruptive solutions that are shaping our future. This special community event moves to the Long Center for 2014 and runs Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9. F I G P SXAMÉRICAS Spotlighting the international creative stage, SXSW announces SXAméricas, a series of events geared to connect U.S. Latino and Latin American technology, music, and film industry thought leaders. SXAméricas will serve as the launch pad to network, share innovative ideas, and create new partnerships across all creative industries from North America, South America, Spain, and Central America. M P SXCYCLES Presented by NBC - Grab your own complimentary bicycle complete with helmet, lock and lights at our official bike share program and get moving! M F I G P

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