18 Jul SXSW Eco’s New Speaker Announcements, Hackathon, and Event Extras
Our 2013 program is shaping up to be the most exciting one yet. Just confirmed speakers include Sierra Club’s Executive Director Michael Brune; Supermodel, Humanitarian and Entrepreneur Amber Valletta and Conservationist and TV Personality M. Sanjayan.
Check out our developing list of speakers here, and stay tuned for new announcements as our season progresses.
Register to attend SXSW Eco 2013 and book your choice of hotel while rooms last!
Announcing the 2013 Hackathon
The SXSW Eco Hackathon presented by Verizon Foundation is seeking people to hack a new mobile app in 24 hours that will change the way we think about home energy. Developers, programmers, coders and geeks of all kind that join will have access to incredibly detailed energy data thanks to our Big Data Research Partner, Pecan Street Research Institute.
Submit AMD Green Army Volunteer Projects
The AMD Green Army volunteer event is back for 2013, bringing conference attendees together to make a positive impact in Austin. Last year volunteers beautified Austin’s historic Waller Creek by planting trees, removing debris and identifying invasive species. This year we can make an even bigger impact with your help, suggest a volunteer project for the Green Army!
Have project ideas? Send your project to sponsorship@sxsweco.com.
SXSW Eco Welcome Dinner
This year the Eco Welcome Dinner dinner will be hosted by our event partner Barr Mansion, the nation's first certified organic event facility, and quite possibly the most beautiful estate in Central Texas. The multi-course meal will be held in their reclaimed 18th century Dutch barn and will include food sourced directly from the acres of lush gardens surrounding it. Start the conference off right by taking the time to enjoy the company and conversation of fellow attendees over this memorable meal.
Round trip transportation from the Convention Center is provided. Space is limited so reserve your seat when you register. Already registered? No problem! Simply email reg@sxsweco.com and we'll make your reservation.
Apply NOW to Cara Pike’s Social Innovation Challenge
Is your organization at a crossroads? Submit your group's key challenge for a chance to get in front of top SXSW Eco thought-leaders. Cara Pike, founder of the TRIG's Social Capital Project, will lead a panel of experts who'll provide feedback, draw out universal tools and offer constructive lessons to take your organization to the next level.
Deadline July 31: Place by Design
Have a vision that will transform an underutilized place? You still have 2 weeks to apply to Place by Design, our public space design competition- new for 2013! Get your projects in front of Eco’s diverse audience and our panel of expert jurors for the chance to win the first ever Place by Design award at the SXSW Eco Awards Ceremony!
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