Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011
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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.nnOutside 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
ntSolarPump’s electronics charging station on the lawn across from the Austin Convention Center.
ntCostumes got attention for brands at the entrance of the Austin Convention Center.
ntA busy weekend day in the Main Hall.
ntTables in the main hall are constantly occupied by multitasking attendees.
ntEvery pillar is covered with posters, stickers and branded schwag designed to get attention.
ntAerial view of the always-bustling Main Hall, afternoon.
ntParty RV with karaoke RVIP roams downtown at night; this year they picked up pranksters in wedding dresses, “The Brides of Austin.”
ntThe RVIP has many sponsorships.
ntThe RVIP (RVIPLounge.com) ringmaster, Jonathan Grubb, outside the vehicle for a quick stop.
ntDuring the day, pigs were spotted on the backs of human birds.
ntA discarded high heel shoe remains from the previous night’s Mardi Gras style revelry.
ntGoogle and ACLU teamed up for a “privacy party.”
ntThe tragedy in Japan led to the quick formation of “SXSW for Japan” found at helpsaveJapanatSXSW.com.
ntJapanese SXSW 2011 exhibitors set up a donation table for Red Cross donations (helpsaveJapanatSXSW.com).
ntSunday night, the Google ACLU “privacy party” greeted attendees with dotrights information.
ntGoogle’s free photo booth (“Photoboof”) at the Google/ACLU party had Picnik software for customization.
ntThe Google/ACLU “privacy party” had a 1980s theme with stylists on hand.
ntParty goers getting 1980s hair and makeup at the SXSW 2011 The Google/ACLU “privacy party.”
ntParty goers getting 1980s hair and makeup at the SXSW 2011 The Google/ACLU “privacy party.”
ntOn the street, the SXSW “Mardi Gras” atmosphere manifests in curious ways.
ntOn the street, the SXSW “Mardi Gras” atmosphere manifests in curious ways.
ntLounges continue revelry the next day in front of the Convention Center complete with media policies.
ntThe parking lot made into Foursquare’s Pepsi Max Lot raised questions about commercialization and brand integrity.
ntXtra Normal’s presence brought smiles to many, but we can imagine what these two must be saying about SXSW 2011.
ntSessions 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
