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2:00pm
SXSW Yoga
This is a “come as you are” session meant to accommodate mixed levels of experience with minimal need for special equipment or previous experience (read: no mats or yoga clothing required.) Special emphasis is placed on postures and practices to help those of us that sit at desks and use computers regularly. Much of what you learn here will help you build a home/work practice that is therapeutic and adjustable to your needs. Yoga was created thousands of years ago as a way to clear the mind in preparation for enlightenment. What better way to prepare for for the busy days of networking, information and fun at SXSW? See you there!
Speakers
Conference Organizer | Environments for Humans
Founder / Teacher | Compass Yoga | I am a yoga teacher and y…
Founder/Owner | YogaDork
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Yoga
Hashtag #sxsw #Yoga
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Beginner
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP13867
3:30pm
5:00pm
Sparking Real World Action with Social Media
Join this fun, interactive core conversation and learn best practices and practical tips for using your social media voice to spark social action in the real world. Whether you care about supporting local schools, raising money for your Cause, or mobilizing your friends and neighbors for a service project or to respond to a community crisis -- this conversation is for you.You'll be working on teams to spark real world action right from the session room at SXSW. There will be fabulous prizes for the winning teams.This session is for anyone interested in being a change agent or standing up for a cause, and for formal and informal service and nonprofit leaders.
Speakers
VP, Interactive Strategy | Points of Light | Vice President …
Founder & CEO | VolunteerSpot.com | CEO & Founder of Volunte…
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Core Conversation
Hashtag #sxsw #sm4sg
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Intermediate
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP13597
9:30am
SXSW Yoga
This is a “come as you are” session meant to accommodate mixed levels of experience with minimal need for special equipment or previous experience (read: no mats or yoga clothing required.) Special emphasis is placed on postures and practices to help those of us that sit at desks and use computers regularly. Much of what you learn here will help you build a home/work practice that is therapeutic and adjustable to your needs. Yoga was created thousands of years ago as a way to clear the mind in preparation for enlightenment. What better way to prepare for for the busy days of networking, information and fun at SXSW? See you there!
Speakers
Conference Organizer | Environments for Humans
Founder / Teacher | Compass Yoga | I am a yoga teacher and y…
Founder/Owner | YogaDork
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Yoga
Hashtag #sxsw #Yoga
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Beginner
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP992280
11:00am
Data Visualization for Social Change
The power of data visualization as a tool for social change can no longer be ignored. Successfully illustrating vital data can help advocates maximize the impact of sound science in public debate and policy, whether using maps and graphs or motion and info graphics. But many nonprofits still struggle with effective information design and delivery. This session aims to bring together visualization experts with advocates working for social good to discuss effective ways to visually present data in clear and meaningful ways. We welcome graphics and visualization pros to share viewpoints and lend a little knowledge towards establishing best practices for illustrating critical social issues. Advocates are encouraged to bring success stories or vexing challenges to the discussion. Participants will come away inspired and more knowledgeable, and will make connections with others facing similar challenges that can potentially lead to innovative solutions.
Speakers
Founder & Director | Mapping Worlds | Desmond Spruijt is fou…
Comm | Guttmacher Institute | Lauren Carmin is a Senior Comm…
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Core Conversation
Hashtag #sxsw #data4good
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Intermediate
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP10399
12:30pm
3:30pm
How Meaningful Design Can Save the World
The mission: To create a visually impactful, cutting edge online user experience that encourages people to take action for your cause. No sweat, right?For designers working in the non-profit sector, this is the challenge we face everyday. Organizations who don’t see the true cost of bad design, or those distracted by the low-hanging fruit of mere eye candy (i.e. “wasted pretty”) can make it even harder to achieve this ambitious goal. In this core conversation, we will share the secrets to designing award-winning visuals for your cause that both look amazing and propel an audience to engage. Through real life examples & some unorthodox client/boss management techniques, you’ll walk away with strategies to conceptualize, curate and create work that really can change the world.
Speakers
Creative Dir | Beaconfire Consulting | A lapsed Philosophy m…
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Core Conversation
Hashtag #sxsw #designhero
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Intermediate
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP10317
5:00pm
Let's Talk Video for Social Change
With great images, powerful music and rich, authentic stories, videos can influence real change in our world. The question that businesses and organizations have to ask is, "Which stories resonate with our audience," and, "How do you produce these stories with ever-decreasing budgets and impossible deadlines?" Mark Horvath started InvisiblePeople.tv 3 years ago with $45, a laptop, a small camera and an iPhone. Today, InvisiblePeople.tv is an internationally-recognized movement that's helping save lives. Matt Warren has produced & directed more than 250 hours of award-winning content for TV, web & events. For more than 8 years, Matt has helped Skip1.org, DIRECTV, Public Storage and Universal Studios Hollywood tell their story. This session is an open forum in which we share our experiences, strengths, failures, and victories. It’s the perfect place to make new friends, develop strategies, and get answers to help tame this rapidly changing form of communication.
Speakers
Chief Evangelistic Officer, Do-Gooder & Loud Mouth | Invisib…
Co-founder, Producer, Dir | Radar | I produce & direct for T…
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Core Conversation
Hashtag #sxsw #VidChange
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Intermediate
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP13710
9:30am
SXSW Yoga
This is a “come as you are” session meant to accommodate mixed levels of experience with minimal need for special equipment or previous experience (read: no mats or yoga clothing required.) Special emphasis is placed on postures and practices to help those of us that sit at desks and use computers regularly. Much of what you learn here will help you build a home/work practice that is therapeutic and adjustable to your needs. Yoga was created thousands of years ago as a way to clear the mind in preparation for enlightenment. What better way to prepare for for the busy days of networking, information and fun at SXSW? See you there!
Speakers
Founder / Teacher | Compass Yoga | I am a yoga teacher and y…
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Yoga
Hashtag #sxsw #Yoga
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Beginner
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP992372
11:00am
Community Regeneration Through Digital Literacy
Imagine turning one of your city's most beleaguered and notorious neighborhoods into the home of some of the country's most innovative media projects. This panel examines how the Knowle West Media Centre in Bristol achieved just that. The KWMC's University of Local Knowledge project has inspired astounding community growth and regeneration through collaborative media. The KWMC created 800 videos about local crafts and skills; then they brought professionals together with local experts to learn from one another about everything from cars to photography to horse whispering. The project was organized through a green, world-class media centre established in one of the more troubled parts of Bristol. The panel examines how the project directors used digital media and digital art to make the ULK project a success in engaging and teaching digital literacy, as well assisting in community regeneration.
This process involved a creative use of public space, media centre space, wikis, blogging, videography, computer classes, and sound mixing studios to combine the physical and digital into one cohesive learning environment. KWMC Director Carolyn Hassan will explain the process and answer question about the use of collaborative media for successful community regeneration.
The Austin Chronicle recommends this event in "Tumblr Today, the Tate Tomorrow: Does the rise of social media mean more art or just more noise?" Read the full feature here.
Speakers
Director | Knowle West Media Centre | Carolyn is founder and…
Doctoral Student | Texas Tech University | I'm a doctoral st…
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Core Conversation
Hashtag #sxsw #kwmctalk
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Advanced
Info Y
Tags AustinChronicle
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP8801
12:30pm
3:30pm
Dewey Community Service Honorees Meet Up, Pt 1
Network with, learn from and be inspired by the honorees for the 2012 Dewey Winburne Community Service Award. If you can't attend this Meet Up, then be sure to attend the Dewey Awards Ceremony at 7:00 pm on Sunday at St. David's Episcopal Church (301 E 8th St). The 10 Dewey Winburne Community Service Award honorees for SXSW 2012 are Judy Brewer (World Wide Web Consortium), Laura Deutch (Messages in Motion), Brian Elliot (Friendfactor), Izzy Johnston (Developers for Good), Jacquie Jones (National Black Programming Consortium), Becci Manson (All Hands Volunteers), Jose Gomez Marquez (Innovations in International Health initiative at MIT), Aleph Molinari (Fundación Proacceso), Josh Nesbit (Medic Mobile), and Humberto Perez (Cinema Du Cannes Project).
Type Interactive,
Meet Up
Hashtag #sxsw #Dewey
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Beginner
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP100596
5:00pm
Dewey Community Service Honorees Meet Up, Pt 2
Network with, learn from and be inspired by the honorees for the 2012 Dewey Winburne Community Service Award. If you can't attend this Meet Up, then be sure to attend the Dewey Awards Ceremony at 7:00 pm on Sunday at St. David's Episcopal Church (301 E 8th St). The 10 Dewey Winburne Community Service Award honorees for SXSW 2012 are Judy Brewer (World Wide Web Consortium), Laura Deutch (Messages in Motion), Brian Elliot (Friendfactor), Izzy Johnston (Developers for Good), Jacquie Jones (National Black Programming Consortium), Becci Manson (All Hands Volunteers), Jose Gomez Marquez (Innovations in International Health initiative at MIT), Aleph Molinari (Fundación Proacceso), Josh Nesbit (Medic Mobile), and Humberto Perez (Cinema Du Cannes Project).
Type Interactive,
Meet Up
Hashtag #sxsw #Dewey
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Beginner
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP100598
9:30am
SXSW Yoga
This is a “come as you are” session meant to accommodate mixed levels of experience with minimal need for special equipment or previous experience (read: no mats or yoga clothing required.) Special emphasis is placed on postures and practices to help those of us that sit at desks and use computers regularly. Much of what you learn here will help you build a home/work practice that is therapeutic and adjustable to your needs. Yoga was created thousands of years ago as a way to clear the mind in preparation for enlightenment. What better way to prepare for for the busy days of networking, information and fun at SXSW? See you there!
Speakers
Founder / Teacher | Compass Yoga | I am a yoga teacher and y…
CEO | Neal Pollack Invasion
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Yoga
Hashtag #sxsw #Yoga
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Beginner
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP992373
11:00am
12:30pm
Social Apps and Charitable Giving
We'll take a close look at best practices for working with verified facebook and google+ apps to drive philanthropy and increase fan loyalty. How do you increase online giving, what are the do's and dont's for contests around charity, how does a brand measure the value of engagement? We'll take a closer look at forecasting trends in social app engagement and micro-philanthropy with some of the country's leading brand marketers, nonprofits and social agency thought-leaders.
Previous Speaking Experience for Moderator Erin DeRuggiero: DMA 2010 Panelist "Loyalty Leaders Tell All: Harness the Power of Cause Marketing," Digital Hollywood Panelist: Brand Stewards, Social Cause, and the Brands that Make it Work.
Targeting: Brand Marketers, Agency Executives, Strategists, Creatives and Media Planners
Speakers
Dir of External Comm | Sonic Drive In
Co-Founder, CMO | Social Reality
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Core Conversation
Hashtag #sxsw #app4good
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Intermediate
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP10671
3:30pm
Social Networking: Giving Cancer Patients a Voice
Their Story Is Our Story (TSOS) is inspired by witnessing my dad’s fight against cancer. Sharing our experiences helps keep his memory alive, and hopefully, provides comfort and support to those in similar situations. Each cancer journey is unique and deserves to be told. Their stories are our stories.
My project aims to support those affected by this horrible disease. They can connect with others in similar situations through a website where they will be able to share their cancer stories and their loved ones’ story while giving and receiving support. Think of it as a “Cancer Facebook.” A TSOS Profile allows cancer patients and their loved ones to share status updates, pose questions and post inspirational quotes. Individuals can further their relationships and stories by creating groups and forums. Getting involved with TSOS online is simple and quick.
In addition to an online and print presence, TSOS’s goal is to become a pillar in the community by holding cancer awareness events and providing college scholarships.
TSOS will host community events such as cancer walks, concerts and sports competition fundraisers. These ideas would raise cancer awareness in the community and bring the community together for the cause.
My dad will always be an inspiration to me. Through TSOS I can continue his story and maintain the connection that I’ve had with him. His story will live on and as TSOS grows we will all contribute to a story that will all be ours.
Speakers
Founder | Their Story Is Our Story | Hi all! My name is Bran…
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Core Conversation
Hashtag #sxsw #voice
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Beginner
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP12792
5:00pm
Positively Inspired Change Campaigns
Social change agents often use guilt, fear, pity, or outrage to rally an audience around a cause. But does tapping into negative emotions with the hope of creating positive change make sense? Could focusing our common attention and intention on positive emotions more effectively transform our world? This panel will explore the experiences of recent positivity-based campaigns by Epic Change and HopeLab and other examples. Contribute to the discussion and learn how you can infuse these principles in your next campaign. Questions will include: How do positive (versus negative) emotions influence audiences? How can you build happiness, joy, inspiration and love into your next campaign? How do we inspire these best parts of ourselves in the pursuit of social change and meaningful engagement? Is positivity-based messaging more sustainable than its opposite? How do we balance some of the difficult realities of the world and the work we are doing with a positive message?
Speakers
Founder & CEO | Epic Change | Stacey Monk is the CEO & co-fo…
Co-Founder | StartSomeGood.com | For over 15 years Tom Dawki…
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Core Conversation
Hashtag #sxsw #Positive
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Intermediate
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP10291
9:30am
SXSW Yoga
This is a “come as you are” session meant to accommodate mixed levels of experience with minimal need for special equipment or previous experience (read: no mats or yoga clothing required.) Special emphasis is placed on postures and practices to help those of us that sit at desks and use computers regularly. Much of what you learn here will help you build a home/work practice that is therapeutic and adjustable to your needs. Yoga was created thousands of years ago as a way to clear the mind in preparation for enlightenment. What better way to prepare for for the busy days of networking, information and fun at SXSW? See you there!
Speakers
Founder/Owner | YogaDork
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Yoga
Hashtag #sxsw #Yoga
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Beginner
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP992374
11:00am
Hackathons: Kickstart a Movement from a Weekend
It all happened so quickly: you arrived at the hack-a-thon, got excited, met interesting people, came up with a great idea, built a prototype (in less than 12 hours) and presented to an adoring crowd.Then everyone went home. Slept. Ate. And lost momentum...Hackathons are evolving: from a room filled only with developers, to rooms full of social innovators -- developers, designers, planners, journalists, civic leaders and more -- coming together to address pressing urban issues (transportation, community development, energy use etc). This is exciting, and produces potentially groundbreaking ideas. But too often, the hackathon finishes and projects never see the light of day. The good news, is that it is relatively easy to turn these 48-hour geek-chic fests into events with lasting impact. This conversation will allow hacker organizations, government, businesses and citizens to discuss the value of hackathons and how to leverage them to kick-start change-making movements in cities.
Speakers
Dir | City Innovation Group | Christine's research and pract…
Chairman & Founder | Gray Area Foundation For The Arts
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Core Conversation
Hashtag #sxsw #cityinnov
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Intermediate
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP10220
12:30pm
How to Lead a Social Revolution and Make a Profit
It’s time for a revolution. Time to change the way we think about business and how we can have a positive affect on the world around us. Truth is you CAN turn a profit and build a successful business that addresses some of our worst social problems including poverty, obesity, sustainability, institutional injustice, and more. You CAN lead a meaningful life and reap the rewards of your success. In this presentation we will define what it means to be a social entrepreneur. We will then look beyond charities and non-profits and look at real world examples of alternative business models that address social issues while making a profit. We will also look at the challenges social entrepreneurs face and how to tackle them so you can start your own social revolution.
Speakers
CEO & Master of Mayhem | Brass Knuckles Media
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Core Conversation
Hashtag #sxsw #BKRev
Theme Better Tomorrow
Level Intermediate
Website http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP9635
3:30pm
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