PanelPicker Selection Process
When can the community vote and comment on 2012 PanelPicker proposals?
Monday, August 15, 2011 through Friday, September 2, 2011 (11:59 PM CST)
PanelPicker VotingHow much weight do votes from the public have in the selection process?
Voting from the public accounts for about 30% of the decision-making process for SXSW panel programming. Also important in this...
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When can the community vote and comment on 2012 PanelPicker proposals?
Monday, August 15, 2011 through Friday, September 2, 2011 (11:59 PM CST)
PanelPicker VotingHow much weight do votes from the public have in the selection process?
Voting from the public accounts for about 30% of the decision-making process for SXSW panel programming. Also important in this decision-making process is the SXSW Advisory Board (40%) and the input of the SXSW staff (30%).
Who can vote in the PanelPicker?
Anyone who has access to the Internet can vote in the PanelPicker.
What do I need to do to be able to vote in the PanelPicker?
During the public voting phase (that begins on August 15) all you need to do is sign-up for an account. Signing-up is free, quick and easy. And your sign-up information remains completely confidential.
If I submitted a proposal to the PanelPicker, should I encourage my friends to vote for my submission?
Absolutely. Rallying your friends and associates to vote for your panel proposal demonstrates energy, motivation and organizational ability. All of these skills are important when it comes to organizing a successful panel for SXSW.
When the voting interface goes live, can I post comments about my own panel proposal?
Yes. We strongly encourage you to use the comment section of the PanelPicker interface to offer more explanation of your proposal.
