SXSWedu Socials 2012

SXSWedu attendees are afforded a number of social opportunities to connect and collaborate with their colleagues! From conference wide parties to special focus "meet ups," make the most of your conference experience and engage with your SXSWedu community.

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SXSWedu Pre Conference Reception & SITE Meet Up
Hosted by the Pearson Foundation

5:30 - 7:30 pm
Monday, March 5, 2012
Brush Square Park (across the street from the main entrance to the Hilton Austin Downtown)
SXSWedu/SITE badge required for admittance!

Through the gracious support of the Pearson Foundation, please make plans to attend the SXSWedu 2012 Pre Conference Reception and SITE Meet Up! SITE is the international Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, and is meeting in Austin simultaneously to SXSWedu.

Come meet colleagues from around the globe who share your passion for innovations in learning as they work to provide forward thinking pre service teacher training programs!

Open bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

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SXSWedu Welcome Reception
Hosted by The New York Times

5:30 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon C
SXSWedu badge required for admittance!

Through the gracious support of The New York Times, please make plans to join us for the SXSWedu 2012 Welcome Reception!

This conference-wide social continues the tradition of The New York Times hosting the Welcome Reception at SXSWedu, a highlight of every SXSWedu!

Open bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

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SXSWedu Meet Ups

5:30 - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Hilton Austin Downtown, Fourth Floor
SXSWedu badge required for admittance!

"Meet Ups" are sponsored social gatherings, on a variety of topics, for attendees to connect with others who share similar interests, for stimulating conversation and networking with new friends! SXSWedu attendees are invited to attend any or all!

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres are provided, and a cash bar is available, although sponsors have been provided with a number of complimentary drink coupons, so make an effort to meet and thank our sponsors, and you will be rewarded!

College Readiness Meet Up
Hosted by AVID and The College Board

Hilton Austin Downtown, Room 412

Digital Content Meet Up
Hosted by Compass Learning

Hilton Austin Downtown, Room 408

Innovative Teachers Meet Up
Hosted by WeAreTeachers

Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon D

Open Ed Developers Meet Up
Hosted by Shared Learning Collaborative

Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon E

Social Networking Meet Up
Hosted by Epsilen

Hilton Austin Downtown, Room 410

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LAUNCHedu Party

7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Hilton Garden Inn, Eighteenth Over Austin (Two blocks from the Hilton Austin Downtown, at 5th Street and IH-35)
SXSWedu badge required for admittance!

Through the gracious support of all our LAUNCHedu Sponsors, please make plans to join us for the LAUNCHedu Party, immediately following the SXSWedu Meet Ups!

This conference-wide social includes an announcement of the LAUNCHedu winners for both the K-12 and Higher Education categories. Come see what’s next and new in innovations in learning!

Open bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

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SXSWedu Closing BBQ
Hosted by Edmodo

12:30 - 2:00 pm
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Brush Square Park (across the street from the main entrance to the Hilton Austin Downtown)
Limited capacity! SXSWedu BBQ Ticket required for admittance! (Get your ticket at the Connection Center on Wednesday; one ticket per registrant!)

SXSWedu is pleased to partner with Edmodo to celebrate the closing of SXSWedu 2012 with a Texas-style barbeque lunch.

If you are a developer, educator or administrator, this is an event not to be missed!