Photo by Chris Van Loan SXSWedu attendees are afforded a number of exciting opportunities to connect and collaborate with others who share their passion for education and learning!
From conference-wide parties to special mixers, social events are a chance for the SXSWedu community to engage in a relaxed environment. Generous contributions from a number of sponsors help SXSWedu provide these socials for registered attendees to enjoy throughout the event.
Check out all of the exciting social events to look forward to, March 4-7, 2013 in Austin, Texas and visit the online schedule to start planning your 2013 SXSWedu event.
SXSWedu Welcome Reception hosted by Pearson Foundation
Monday, March 4 at the Hilton Austin Downtown
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Make plans to celebrate the kick off of the 2013 SXSWedu Conference & Festival at the Welcome Reception hosted by the Pearson Foundation. Connect with fellow registrants over refreshments and small bites, while enjoying a local classical guitarist. This is a great opportunity to start building your SXSWedu network!
SXSWedu Breakfast in the Park hosted by ePals
Tuesday, March 5 at Brush Square Park
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Get connected to the global community over breakfast in Brush Square Park hosted by ePals. As the leading provider of safe collaborative technology for schools, ePals looks forward to sharing some of their innovative tools with you.
SXSWedu Conference & Festival Party hosted by inBloom
Tuesday, March 5 at Brazos Hall
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
To celebrate the highly anticipated launch of their new organization, inBloom, formerly known as Shared Learning Collaborative, is thrilled to host the SXSWedu Conference & Festival Party. With performances from acclaimed Austin bands, the Wheeler Brothers and Alpha Rev, this party will be a rocking good time. Kick back with inBloom at Austin’s newest event and live music venue, Brazos Hall.
Brazos Hall - 204 East 4th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
SXSWedu Breakfast in the Park hosted by Amplify
Wednesday, March 6 at Brush Square Park
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
PLEASE NOTE: Joel Klein’s remarks and Amplify product launch will be held in Salon B of the Hilton Austin Downtown at 8:00am. Grab some breakfast at 7:30 am and then head over to Hilton Salon B to get a seat for the exciting announcement.
Join the Amplify team and CEO Joel Klein, former Chancellor of the New York City schools, for an exciting announcement. Stop by Brush Square Park, just outside of the Austin Convention Center and the Hilton Austin Downtown, to learn more about their new product and enjoy an informative breakfast with your fellow attendees.
LAUNCHedu Party hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MyEdu
Wednesday, March 6 at The Stage on Sixth
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Curious to learn who the LAUNCHedu winners are? Well come on down to the LAUNCHedu Party hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MyEdu to hear the most innovative startups in education announced and rewarded. Enjoy a live DJ and refreshments at one of the coolest venues on Austin’s famous 6th Street.
The Stage on Sixth - 508 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
SXSWedu Breakfast in the Park hosted by CK-12 Foundation
Thursday, March 7 at Brush Square Park
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Begin the final day of SXSWedu with breakfast in Brush Square Park hosted by the CK-12 Foundation. As one the biggest resources of open source content for students and educators, the CK-12 Foundation looks forward to sharing a cup of coffee and telling you more about how they can support your good work. Be sure to attend to hear their exciting announcement!
SXSWedu Closing BBQ hosted by Edmodo
Thursday, March 7 at Brush Square Park
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wrap up your time in Austin with one last gathering in Brush Square Park for the SXSWedu Closing BBQ hosted by Edmodo. Reflect on the learning’s from the past several days with new friends and colleagues over Texas-style BBQ immediately following the final keynote.