Chris Stewart
Based in Dallas, I’m a passionate proponent of coworking as a better way to work.

In 1995 Robert Cringely made Triumph of the Nerds, an epic PBS miniseries about the founding of the personal computer industry that has been seen in more than 60 countries. A highlight of the show was Cringely's interview with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in which he sorely criticized Microsoft for making bad products. That candid,...

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 meetup for those interested in the Activity Stream protocol, which is meant for syndicating activities made within social web applications and services, similar to those in Facebook or FriendFeed's stream.

Clive Bar is 21 and over and you'll need some form of ID to get in ( Driver's license or passport )

We will be handing out...

On Sunday, March 13th from 5:30-8:30pm, take a trip with MapQuest during SXSW as we hold our 2nd annual BBQuest road trip to the Salt Lick Barbecue (http://www.saltlickbbq.com/). This year's event will be even bigger, and will offer FREE, all-you-can-eat BBQ and drinks. This year, we're also bringing a band: Shinobi Ninja...

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...

Can you really do good for the world and make a profit at the same time?

Come meet the entrepreneurs who have proven you can!

Learn about the whole spectrum of social entrepreneurship from leaders in the field: from for-profit to non-profit to hybrid models, and the training, fellowships, contests and investors you need to help you get your...

Programs like Y Combinator have garnered much attention in the media. Many of the startups are highlighted and critiqued upon launch, but how do these programs fare over time? What lessons have graduates of Y Combinator learned in a post-Y Combinator world? How do they turn ideas into real businesses?

Speakers:
- Brian Chesky (Airbnb)
- Dane...

An official SXSW Interactive track on March 12th from 9:30am - 6:00pm, The Lean Startup SXSW is a full day of talks and sessions on lean startup methods led by entrepreneurs who are killin' it.

Too much junk in the trunk? Get rid of those startup love handles at SXSW with 500 Startups & Eric Ries.

AGENDA ANNOUNCED: Check out...

Join others SXSW attendees for an open-house Shabbat meal. Meet new people and catch up with friends while enjoying kosher food, song and plenty of L'Chaim. Everyone is welcome, bring your friends - no experience required.

Additional details at:
http://www.meetup.com/Jewish-SXSW/

Let's start SXSW right with a yearly tradition - predrinks at the Driskill hotel bar.

Every year at SXSW we start off the weekend with a couple relaxing drinks in the historic Driskill hotel bar. If you've never been there's no time like the present to get in on this tradition. Stay as long as you want, there are no rules. Its just...

In this Ignite we’ll ask 16 experts in their fields to look ahead 10 years and help us understand how our every day lives will be affected by advances in technology and society. This will be an official SXSW event promoted in the booklet and directory. Anyone with a SXSW badge can attend without a ticket but we still would appreciate if you would...

Welcome to The deviantART Sandbox, where creativity and community meet. The deviantART Sandbox brings an added level of inspiration, community and creativity to your SXSW experience. DeviantART.com is the world’s largest and longest-running online art community. We designed The Sandbox to give you a taste of what our 16 million registered members...

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

The BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA needs your help.

Like many other worthy organizations, the Scouts have been hit hard by our national economic crisis and are looking to their local Friends of Scouting chapters to help them raise the funds necessary to bridge the gap.

Please join Cedar Hill City Councilman and Friends of Scouting's Cedar Hill...

Come party with the nonprofit technology community and Convio. Enjoy free eats, cocktails and the amazing patio at an Austin favorite, The Cedar Door, Home Original of the Mexican Martini.

SXSW Interactive is excited that Daniel Ek will participate in a keynote interview at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 16. The 26-year-old CEO and co-founder of the innovative online music service Spotify, Ek has been characterized as a serial entrepreneur. He started his first company in 1997 at the age of...

Ashvin Kumar, co-founder & CEO of Blippy, will discuss the changing social norms of privacy. From privately sharing photos to publicly sharing credit card statements, he will examine how the internet has changed our notions of privacy and our willingness to share personal information.

Connecting donors directly to the beneficiaries of contributions is a game-changing fundraising strategy. Will traditional nonprofits need to adopt new technologies and fundraising models as donors demand greater accountability for their funds? This vibrant, moderated discussion will include representatives from Kiva, OptINnow, and 2 national...

Location Based Services [LBS] have finally arrived. Geolocation is proving to be a truly horizontal market; it can be applied to dozens of different types of businesses. Hear from industry experts about the vast array of LBS use cases and what trends are on the horizon in the LBS space.

Join Gowalla, Livestrong, Sweet Leaf Tea and Diplo for an evening you won't soon forget. Before you just show up at the door though, there are some important details you must know.

¡MUY IMPORTANTE!

1) While the Tiki Room will be open to all SXSW Interactive, Gold and Platinum badge holders, we're expecting a packed house. We'll be...

Our 10th Anniversary show. Details coming soon. Find out more at 20x2.org