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6 SXS W O R L D | F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 7 | SXSW.COM "TECH UNDER TRUMP" PROGRAMMING In the wake of the November 8 election results, special "Tech Under Trump" programming has been added to the SXSW schedule on Wednesday, March 15, and Thursday, March 16. The goal of this programming is both to inform attendees about how the tech and startup ecosystems will likely change over the next four years, as well as to inspire registrants on how to bridge the many gaps and divisions that the election has revealed. Confirmed speakers include Patrick Curry (VR Austin), Anil Dash (Fog Creek), Melinda Epler (Change Catalyst), Ashish Gadnis (banquapp.com), Jeff Howe (author of Whiplash), Eli Pariser (Upworthy), Dave Pell (NextDraft), Erin Schrode (journalist and activist), Wayne Sutton (Change Catalyst), and Molly Wood (Marketplace). More names and session titles are still to be announced. The "Tech Under Trump" programming will occur as part of the new Tech Industry Track (with expanded dates, running March 9-16). Other sessions related to various aspects of the new admin- istration will occur in Government (March 9-13), Journalism (March 10-16), Social Impact (March 11-15) and Startup Village (March 9-16): sxsw.com/ conference/tech-industry SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR 2017 will mark the 10th year that Brian Solis and Stephanie Agresta of TechSet have hosted their digital influ- encer lounge at the Austin Convention Center, bringing the best of technology and media to the SXSW commu- nity. Originally known as the Blogger Lounge, the installation has evolved over the years to become the Social Media Lounge with Comcast returning as this year's sponsor. All registered festival attendees are welcome to stop by Room 19AB on the 4th Floor of the ACC to caffeinate, connect, relax and recharge. SXSW STYLE: BACK IN FASHION With a growing presence from the fashion and tech worlds at SXSW Interactive, SXSW Style offers a platform for creatives in these communities to converge, learn and innovate while delving into an array of topics ranging from the future of retail, wearable technology, sustainable fashion and more. 2017's speakers include Marc Jacobs and Vogue Creative Digital Director, Sally Singer. ARTIST OF THE DAY We're highlighting a different SXSW Showcasing Artist every weekday on our social media channels and website as we lead up to the 2017 event. Follow SXSW on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or visit sxsw.com each day, for a small dose of what's in store for the 2017 Music Festival. SXSW HACKATHON EXPANDS TO INCLUDE MUSIC + AR/VR & VIDEO The SXSW Hackathon (formerly the SXSW Music Hackathon) runs March 14-15, bringing together artists and creators with hackers, programmers and developers to solve problems, create new tools, and push the tech boundaries of Music and—new for 2017—AR/VR and Video as well. Teams work for 24 straight hours, then present their hacks in front of a group of all-star judges and SXSW badgeholders on Wednesday, March 15, on the 4th Floor of the Hilton Austin Downtown. Hackathon participants will compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to take part in the a three-day Incubator with SXSW artists and mentors March 16-18. Participants apply to participate on the SXSW web- site: sxsw.com/hackathon. NEW & NOTEWORTHY WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW & EXCITING THINGS TO COME! Sally Singer, photo by Cass Bird Flamingods, photo by Elle Hardwick

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