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Join the people of Washington, DC at the WeDC Lounge for a chance to recover and recharge.
Meeting booths, charging stations, life-sized games and collaboration space provide guests the chance to experience Washington, DC without leaving SXSW.

Mix and mingle with some of DC's most innovative tech and creative companies, potential investors, talent and media. Come see how Washington, DC is making an impact across sectors. From virtual reality demos to local tastings, crafts and product, come experience DC at its finest.
SPONSORED BY:
Alexandria Economic Development Partnership
Justworks

Join the people of Washington, DC at the WeDC Lounge for a chance to recover and recharge.
Meeting booths, charging stations, life-sized games and collaboration space provide guests the chance to experience Washington, DC without leaving SXSW.

New technology has opened new opportunities for storytelling, but new immersive entertainment is often cost prohibitive. Learn from experts in storytelling and technology how to design and create unique experiences that can be experienced by broad audiences and how this evolution is disrupting the way traditional media tells compelling stories.

SPEAKERS:
Carla Borras, Frontline PBS
Mitch Gelman, Newseum
Amy Sezak, 8i
Max Salomon, Black Dot Films

Workplace Wellness, flexibility, advanced technology are just a few innovative features that promote collaboration, generate creative ideas and develops identity within the workplace environment. Learn from three organizations that are contributing to the evolution of the workplace through design, access, employee engagement, and new standards with speakers from Booz Allen Hamilton, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Cove.

While enjoying the panel, recharge with ASID with refreshments and healthy snacks sponsored by the American Society of Interior Designers.

SPEAKERS:
Randy Fiser, American Society of Interior Designers
Jinny Jacobs, Booz Allen Hamilton
Adam Segal, COVE
Moderated by Elizabeth Von Lehe, ICRAVE

The new ecosystem of Esports will advance American cities – by driving economic development and innovation. We will examine the various contributions that Esports will make, such as:
Esports tourism – generating direct spending by visitors and locals;
Industry infrastructure – development of new jobs and facilities to support various elements, from hosting mega events, to emerging tech to education and training; and
Esports relevance – strategically aligning your city with a cutting-edge industry that is growing rapidly, attracting mainstream media, sponsors and other partners..

SPEAKERS:
Andy Miller, Chairman & Co-founder, NRG
Constance Steinkuehler, Professor, University of California Irvine
Jennifer Jessup, Head of Events & Operations, Twitch
Moderated by Greg A. O’Dell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Washington Convention and Sports Authority (d/b/a Events DC)

Join the people of Washington, DC at the WeDC Lounge for a chance to recover and recharge.
Meeting booths, charging stations, life-sized games and collaboration space provide guests the chance to experience Washington, DC without leaving SXSW.

Join POLITICO Playbook Co-Authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman for a special Playbook Exchange event at SXSW. Programming will feature back-to-back conversations with news makers at the intersection of local and federal government who will explore current trends in innovation and the policy and politics of the new Washington.
SPEAKERS
Austin Mayor Steve Adler
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
More speakers to be announced.

SPONSORED BY
S&P Global

A forum designed for government leaders to exchange ideas on best practices related to the emerging trends in transportation surrounding connected and autonomous vehicles. The changing landscape of transportation presents lawmakers and regulators with unique challenges and opportunities that can be more effectively addressed through partnership and collaboration.
SPONSORED BY:
Mobility Talks International