At the largest technology/Internet conference in the United States,attendees can connect online or in person in the halls, at parties and while attending panels and talks about the convergence of technology with all facets of life.\n\nOutside the Austin Convention Center, before the traffic became standstill.\n
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See also Violet Blue’s report: \n SXSW Interactive 2011 and The Japan Crisis.\n
\n\tSolarPump’s electronics charging station on the lawn across from the Austin Convention Center.
\n\tCostumes got attention for brands at the entrance of the Austin Convention Center.
\n\tA busy weekend day in the Main Hall.
\n\tTables in the main hall are constantly occupied by multitasking attendees.
\n\tEvery pillar is covered with posters, stickers and branded schwag designed to get attention.
\n\tAerial view of the always-bustling Main Hall, afternoon.
\n\tParty RV with karaoke RVIP roams downtown at night; this year they picked up pranksters in wedding dresses, “The Brides of Austin.”
\n\tThe RVIP has many sponsorships.
\n\tThe RVIP (RVIPLounge.com) ringmaster, Jonathan Grubb, outside the vehicle for a quick stop.
\n\tDuring the day, pigs were spotted on the backs of human birds.
\n\tA discarded high heel shoe remains from the previous night’s Mardi Gras style revelry.
\n\tGoogle and ACLU teamed up for a “privacy party.”
\n\tThe tragedy in Japan led to the quick formation of “SXSW for Japan” found at helpsaveJapanatSXSW.com.
\n\tJapanese SXSW 2011 exhibitors set up a donation table for Red Cross donations (helpsaveJapanatSXSW.com).
\n\tSunday night, the Google ACLU “privacy party” greeted attendees with dotrights information.
\n\tGoogle’s free photo booth (“Photoboof”) at the Google/ACLU party had Picnik software for customization.
\n\tThe Google/ACLU “privacy party” had a 1980s theme with stylists on hand.
\n\tParty goers getting 1980s hair and makeup at the SXSW 2011 The Google/ACLU “privacy party.”
\n\tParty goers getting 1980s hair and makeup at the SXSW 2011 The Google/ACLU “privacy party.”
\n\tOn the street, the SXSW “Mardi Gras” atmosphere manifests in curious ways.
\n\tOn the street, the SXSW “Mardi Gras” atmosphere manifests in curious ways.
\n\tLounges continue revelry the next day in front of the Convention Center complete with media policies.
\n\tThe parking lot made into Foursquare’s Pepsi Max Lot raised questions about commercialization and brand integrity.
\n\tXtra Normal’s presence brought smiles to many, but we can imagine what these two must be saying about SXSW 2011.
\n\tSessions are routinely packed, such as Ariel Waldman’s SpaceHack.org talk: Waldman fields questions after the presentation
SXSW 2011 banner, complete with sponsorships.\n
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See also Violet Blue’s report: \n SXSW Interactive 2011 and The Japan Crisis.\n
