20 Tips You Must Know Before SXSW 2011
A 2011 SXSW Interactive Survival Guide by Dave Delaney from DaveMadeThat.com
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#2. Connect with people BEFORE you go, so you can find them during SXSW
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#3. DRINK LOTS OF WATER!
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#4. THE GOLD IS IN SMALL GROUPS!
This is where the trueSXSW magic happens
don't miss the keynotes, arrive early to get a spot
#5. ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE KEYNOTES
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#6.
Use Search.Twitter.com to connect with people at SXSW
Search for: #sxsw near:Austin within:15miand bookmark the results
BONUS: Use “Add to Home Screen” on your iPhone for quick reference to the search
#7.
WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES!
YOU’LL BE WALKING A LOT.
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#8.
Choose presentations about topicsyou knownothing about
#9. The BLOGGER LOUNGE has free drinks and snacks, plenty of great networking and power!
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#10.
DON’T WORRYif you miss a presentation, everyone does
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hallway conversations
#11.
The hallway CONVERSATIONS and networking can be priceless
#12. ORGANIZE YOUR OWN TWEET UPYOU NEVER KNOW WHO MAY TURN UP!
#13. Order MIGAS @ Magnolia Cafe
#14.
YOU’LL BE MEETING LOTS OF PEOPLE
WASH YOUR HANDS!
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#15.
SCHEDULE ENOUGH TIME TO HEAD BACK TO YOUR HOTEL TO
DROP OFF YOUR ENORMOUS BAG O’ SWAG!
what happens during sxsw stays on the internet
#16.
WHAT HAPPENS @ SXSWSTAYS ON THE INTERNETAND YOU’LL BE TAGGED IN IT!
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#17. PACK BACKUP POWER
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#18.
GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME TO GET FROM A. TO B.
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#19. CHECK OUT: AUSTIN2011.SCHED.ORG
#20. THANK A VOLUNTEER(unless they are asleep, then just write them a note)
Thanks for reading my
20 Tips You Must Know Before SXSW 2011Dedicated to all of my past SXSW comrades. I wish I could have been there this year.
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