Heather A. Ritchie
Enthusiastic and passionate about people, I'm the Communications Manager at Lymbix Inc (@lymbix), the authority on tone in text-based communications.

You’ve been patiently waiting for the news but it’s finally here. Yes, the U2 360 TOUR is coming to Moncton! In fact, this will be U2’s first time in Atlantic Canada EVER! And that’s not all...they’re bringing along some friends...the ARCADE FIRE.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday February 8 at 10AM:...

The tenth Heidelberg Innovation Forum focusses on Immersive Technologies. Around 20 business ideas and technology companies will be presented in 2 parallel panels.

Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco is back for another great year of sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities.

Registration is now open! Use discount code websf11fb20 to save 20% on all conference passes or code websf11fbe for a free Expo Hall Only pass.

Pumped to be representing Canadian tech on Thursday's panel.

Escape the madness for some R&R at the Twitter Retreat. Grab a seat under the sun, listen to some tunes, and meet some people.

Plenty of Twitter folks will be around and eager to meet you.

There will be delicious BBQ from @FranklinBBQ and fancy ice-cream sandwiches from @Coolhaus to consume throughout the day.

With live performances by Innerpartysystem, Moneypenny and I Need Sugar

Come to get your drink on at this year's must-attend SXSW party. Open bar for all that attend from 10p-4a! This is officially the latest party in Austin, so get in early and stay for the madness.

A night of exceptional beverages, hot jamz, and fierce competition. Together, we shall raise our pint glasses and plastic cups in revelry to celebrate a great year in web design.

This year, the BeerCamp competition will take form in a flip cup tournament.

The second annual Tech Cocktail SXSW will kick off the third annual SXSW Accelerator program and showcase 30+ early stage startups for an evening of conversation. The event is aimed at better connecting, educating and amplifying the SXSW Interactive community.

Join us for an evening of fun mingling with other technology enthusiasts, innovators,...

Official RSVP Here: http://www.fastsociety.com/sxsw

***Actual Event is from 7 pm to 10 pm. Facebook is having some tech issues and won't let us change the time.****

Meet the App that was built to party

Patrón XO Cafe (coffee liqueur made with Patrón Silver tequila) will be featured at this epic party: guests can enjoy complimentary...

The *ultimate* Gowalla Informal Meet-up for players in Austin during SXSW. This is a fan-generated meet-up.

Sunday from 1:00-3:00 or so ~ perhaps we will adjourn to a local watering hole for some refreshment!

Hopefully there will be some spare Gowalla stuff to be found!

Come on by and say howdy to Gowallaites from around the country and the...

The Mashable SXSWi House 2011 will break the mold of the traditional SXSWi events schedule. Working with SXSWi and our partner sponsors, we will create a two-day platform that will include private events, VIP networking hours and large open parties. From Sunday, March 13th to Monday, March 14th, Mashable will be hosting a combination of private...

The legendary Opening Party lives on in a top secret new location. Come see what new tricks frog design has up its sleeve at the biggest, baddest opening bash ever.

There are thousands of women out there innovating and starting businesses across sectors and thousands more advancing on the horizon. A recent Intuit 2020 report estimates that 47 million more women will enter the workforce or start their own business by 2020 – and that’s in the US alone. So why all the negativity in the media? Every week...

Evite is hosting a Pre-Party to the SXSW Opening Party! Come mingle with fellow SXSWers and get fueled up with our taco bar, appetizers and endless cocktails. Giveaways given throughout the event.

Come get some poolside food and drinks (including Veev cocktails) at the Klout #Krib for SxSW. The UserVoice Challenge Cab will be shuttling as many people to the event as possible for free – AND giving out nifty prizes. If you can’t get in the challenge cab, we’ll also have a limo for additional transport.

UPDATE: We're excited to...

FreshBooks passed the 2,000,000 user mark a while back and we forgot to tell anyone. So in honor of that and the fact that we are turning 7 we've teamed up with our friends at PayPal to throw a two day long 7th Birthday/2,000,000 user party.
It is going to be a pretty typical 7th Birthday party with Clowns, Balloon Animals, Stilt Walkers, Ice...

While brands have become increasingly networked, they fail to maintain the fluidity and agility of the average user, many major brands are at risk at failing in their marketing efforts, or succumbing to more agile competitor. This session lays out the new marketing landscape, and demonstrates how brands will need to reinvent themselves.

A Cowboy Steampunk themed part at SXSW. Done by the same crew that did pastriesandpasties.com in 09 and the steampunk party that brought Maker Faire to Austin Texas in 2006. The lineup is already looking amazing... website should be up soon!

RockOn with OnStar and Chevy
at this year's TechSet Kick-off Party for SXSW 2011

@TheReal_OnStar and @Chevrolet join @TechSet to celebr8 you and your contribution to a new era of digital influence. From the moment you arrive at Austin's newest hotspot, Enzo, you'll get the celeb treatment as we ring in SXSW11 in style. Relish in the...

At Tocquigny, we’re all about happy hours and what better excuse than opening day of SXSW. If ya have a badge, you’re invited to join us for the third annual Tocquigny View512 Happy Hour on the 17th floor of the iconic Frost Tower. No other party offers a better vantage point of Austin or a real-time data art installation tracking interactive...

BestBuzz is excited to host the SXSW Interactive ‘Appy Hour’ Party. Guest list is limited and there will be a DJ and plenty of fun surprises at the event. Get ‘appy’ with us and come mix and mingle with the industry’s best while enjoying appetizers, an open bar, party favors, and our signature Appy Hour ‘BuzzBrew’ cocktails....

South by Southwest (SXSW) is a combination of film, interactive and music festivals & conferences that take place every March in Austin, Texas.

Five days of presentations, networking events, and more showcasing the best new emerging technology, digital works, video games, and innovative ideas.

Kick off the crazy week with a gigantic beer at the Big Ass Social Happy Hour! Austinites know how to party and if you're from out of town, you would be remiss if you didn't come to the LOCALS' party!  Where: The BelmontWhen: March 10, 2011 at 6:30 until a million o'clockWho: EVERYONE is invited and you don't need no...