SXSW Interactive package for Canadians

"In its 22 years, SXSW has grown from a tiny music festival in the Texas capital into a massive, unavoidable media beast that reflects, discusses and showcases trends in culture and media but also often creates them." National Post, 3/13/08

Last year a handful of government agencies including the Canadian Interactive Alliance provided financial assistance to help 20 Canadians get down to the South By Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSW) to the tune of $700 each in reimbursed expenses. Not surprisingly it was a popular ticket,

Also not surprisingly, this year the offer of support has been updated to reflect a decrease in funding.

Come celebrate the creativity and passion behind the coolest new media technologies at SXSW Interactive 2009! In addition to panel sessions that cover everything from Web design to bootstrapping to social networks, attendees can make new business connections at the three-day Trade Show & Exhibition and take in ScreenBurn, a free sister event dedicated to all things gaming-related.

The Canadian Interactive Alliance/L'Alliance interactive canadienne is pleased to offer interested parties the following package thanks to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada's PEMD-TA program:

• More than a 40% discount off the price of your Interactive Badge (conference admission);
• Access to two meeting rooms on the Mezzanine Level of the Austin Convention Center for pre-booked and, when available, ad hoc meetings;
• Access to all seminars, networking and social events organized by the Canadian Consulate General (details TBA shortly);
• On-site support by the Canadian delegation coordinator and trade commissioners from the Dallas and Los Angeles Consulates General;
• Opportunity for corporate visibility at the SXSW Interactive Trade Show & Exhibition;
• Use of an online networking tool, including your personal schedule and company profile, for setting up meetings with key attendees (details TBA shortly).

Cost per delegate: $800 Canadian

If you're heading to SXSW in Austin from March 13-17th to get some business done, this offer is likely MORE valuable than last years. If you're looking for the Feds to subsidize your trip to the biggest Interactive Conference around, you're out of luck.

Interested? For further information on the Canadian Interactive Alliance Delegation at SXSW Interactive 2009 contact Claudia Marcoux, Mission Coordinator, at claudiamarcoux@telus.net or 604-464-5055.