SXSW

Two Taiwanese VR Titles Selected at SXSW

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Culture, VR, XR, SXSW, Red flag, Creativity, Jade Mountain, Exhibition

TAIPEI, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's rich history and folklore take center stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) in the United States in March, with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) orchestrating a display of 15 innovative projects combining culture and technology at the Taiwan Pavilion. Among these productions, "Madame Pirate: Code of Conduct," was selected for the 2024 SXSW XR Competition, while the other creation "Sister Lin-Tou" graced the XR Spotlight section.

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  • Among these productions, "Madame Pirate: Code of Conduct," was selected for the 2024 SXSW XR Competition, while the other creation "Sister Lin-Tou" graced the XR Spotlight section.
  • Initially presented in Taipei in 2023, this title is now poised for its international debut at SXSW 2024.
  • These titles have received support through grants such as the Immersive Content Grant or Future Content Production provided by TAICCA in 2022.
  • These compelling titles will offer glimpses of their narratives through teasers at SXSW, aiming to forge connections with potential international partners.

SXSW Announces Winners of 2024 Pitch Competition

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Best in Show (film), KPMG, Conference, Transport, SXSW, Lotus, AI, Startup company, Austin, Texas, University, 4th floor, Collins Aerospace

AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This evening, South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals announced the winners of the 16th annual SXSW Pitch event presented by KPMG, which took place March 9-10 at the Hilton Austin Downtown during the Startups track of the SXSW Conference. In addition to a winner chosen from each of the nine categories, winners were selected for the "Best Bootstrap Company", "Best Speed Pitch", "Best in Inclusivity" and "Best In Show" awards.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This evening, South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals announced the winners of the 16th annual SXSW Pitch event presented by KPMG , which took place March 9-10 at the Hilton Austin Downtown during the Startups track of the SXSW Conference.
  • The category winners of the 2024 SXSW Pitch event are:
    Innovative World Technologies, sponsored by Collins Aerospace : Cephable (Boston, MA)
    Smart Cities, Transportation & Logistics sponsored by Collins Aerospace : Lotus (San Jose, CA)
    Student Startup, sponsored by The University of Texas at Austin : Paradigm Robotics (Austin, TX)
    SXSW Pitch 2024 also honored its "Best In Show" winner, OpusClip .
  • Each of the Pitch winners received a cash prize, two badges for next year's SXSW conference, the SXSW Arrow Trophy, and most importantly, exceptional exposure to SXSW attendees and potential investors who are looking for the latest in cutting-edge technology and innovation.
  • "We are proud that in its 16th year, SXSW Pitch continues to showcase incredible technology innovations and revolutionary startups from around the globe," said SXSW Pitch Event Producer, Chris Valentine.

Positive+1, the Social Networking Platform Empowering the HIV Community Exhibits at South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX

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Monday, March 11, 2024
SXSW, Acquisition, Networking hardware, Google Play, Friends, P+1, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), HIV

The highly anticipated platform for connection, education, guidance and support - launched in seven countries in November 2023, enters its primary year as an exhibitor at South by Southwest Festival as part of the creative industries expo.

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  • Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2024) - Positive+1, the 'all-in-one' social networking platform designed for those living with, affected by, and working within HIV, enters its first year as an exhibitor at South by Southwest Festival (SXSW).
  • Recently launched in November 2023 in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand, the platform marks a first of its kind globally - as there is no other platform currently available for the HIV community.
  • Positive+1 is attending SXSW for brand awareness and promotion to help those within the HIV community to connect.
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    Positive+1 is available for download via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Infinite Reality Soft Launches Its No-Code Platform, Infinite Reality Engine, at South by Southwest 2024

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Monday, March 11, 2024
SXSW, Acquisition, Web browser, Booth, Pleasure, Human, Ethereal

NORWALK, Conn., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinite Reality (“iR”), the global leader in immersive experiences, announced today that it has soft launched its no-code platform, Infinite Reality Engine (“iR Engine”), during an invite-only preview at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) conference beginning March 10 through March 13, 2024.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinite Reality (“iR”), the global leader in immersive experiences, announced today that it has soft launched its no-code platform, Infinite Reality Engine (“iR Engine”), during an invite-only preview at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) conference beginning March 10 through March 13, 2024.
  • Following on from the February 2024 acquisition of Ethereal Engine, iR has developed iR Engine, a cutting-edge spatial web platform that empowers creators and brands, regardless of technical ability, to build immersive web experiences with ease.
  • The platform’s end-to-end frameworks power scalable multiplayer interactions, complete with voice, video, expressive avatars and a dedicated visual editor.
  • It has been a long road, but we have now reached a pivotal moment where our dream has become a reality."

SOLAMENT™ Unveils at SXSW, Showcasing Revolutionary Solar-Smart Material Prototypes

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
SXSW, Element, Building material, Temperature, Solar, Sport, SUN, Clothing, Sumitomo Group, Feather, Agriculture, Sunlight

With its ability to absorb near-infrared rays from sunlight, SOLAMENT™ boasts applications in apparel, construction materials, automotive, agriculture, and more.

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  • With its ability to absorb near-infrared rays from sunlight, SOLAMENT™ boasts applications in apparel, construction materials, automotive, agriculture, and more.
  • Alongside the acclaimed "DOWN-LESS DOWN JACKET," a range of sustainable next-generation apparel prototypes will be showcased, demonstrating the versatility and efficacy of SOLAMENT™ across various products.
  • Derived from the words "Solar" and "Element," SOLAMENT™ embodies its function as a material optimized for performance under the sky.
  • Formerly known as CWO®, SOLAMENT™ has already made significant contributions to products such as automotive glass materials and NIR-absorbing clothing.

TETRA PAK SHOWCASES SUSTAINABLE BRAND INNOVATION DURING AUSTIN’S LARGEST ANNUAL FILM, MUSIC & CONFERENCE FESTIVAL

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Tetra, SXSW, System, CST, Marketing, Growth, Tetra Pak, Food, Ecosystem, Music, Creative industries

Denton, Texas, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tetra Pak, a pioneer and world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, is pleased to announce its participation in a special event at the Fast Company Grill from March 9-11 during Austin’s largest annual film, music and conference festival, SXSW.

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  • Denton, Texas, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tetra Pak, a pioneer and world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, is pleased to announce its participation in a special event at the Fast Company Grill from March 9-11 during Austin’s largest annual film, music and conference festival, SXSW.
  • Pedro Gonçalves, vice president of marketing at Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada, will participate in a live panel of industry experts, joined by Christina Zwicky, head of Revl Fruits™ & Ocean Spray® Innovation Ecosystem and Gigi Lee Chang, managing partner at BFY Capital.
  • 9-11 | Tetra Pak Blend Bar at the Cedar Door Bar & Grill | 201 Brazos St. Austin, Texas
    Mar.
  • 10 at 1:30 pm CST | The Future of Sustainable Food Innovation panel with Pedro Gonçalves, Christina Zwicky and Gigi Lee Chang

Phil Elam (aka Coco Bean) Celebrates Release of “My Name Is Coco Bean” featuring Snoop Dogg

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
SXSW, Radio, Usher, Music supervisor, Shark Tank, Music, PBS, Creativity, KOOP

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actor, filmmaker, and recording artist, Phil Elam, will join the celebration on the red carpet at the premiere of the eagerly awaited feature film “Bob Trevino Likes It,” written and directed by Tracie Laymon, at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) 2024 in Austin, Texas. The film, in which Elam appears has been recognized with a Grand Jury Award nomination, a testament to its compelling narrative and artistic achievements.

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  • The film, in which Elam appears has been recognized with a Grand Jury Award nomination, a testament to its compelling narrative and artistic achievements.
  • “To release a track including Snoop Dogg is such a blessing.
  • I am so thankful for everyone involved who helped to make this feature possible,” Elam remarked with gratitude.
  • Phil also serves as Music Supervisor to the new interview program INSPIRED LIVES , hosted by award-winning reporter Tony Fama, premiering on PBS in February 2024.

REMADE CTO To Discuss “Reimagining Energy Use with Digital Technologies” at SXSW®

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
SXSW, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, CESMII, Manufacturing USA, REMADE, Digital, Advanced Materials, Government, Risk, Smart, University, The Institute, Associate, Austin Convention Center, Science, Workforce, Research, Partnership, Renewable energy

Since 2015, Dr. Azer has served as the Associate Director for Manufacturing Science at the Illinois Applied Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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  • Since 2015, Dr. Azer has served as the Associate Director for Manufacturing Science at the Illinois Applied Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  • The panel will also highlight how Manufacturing USA builds collaborative innovation ecosystems to advance these critical technologies.
  • Today, digital technologies are helping reimagine manufacturing processes and products to reduce energy use, decrease emissions, and eliminate waste, creating “circular economy” product flows; increasing energy efficiency through smart manufacturing; and employing digital capabilities in new ways to enhance sustainability.
  • REMADE enables early-stage applied research and development that will create jobs, dramatically reduce embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the supply and use of recycled materials.

BairesDev CEO to Discuss LATAM Tech E-Migration at 2024 SXSW Panel

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
SXSW, Education, Investment, Future, Digital technology, LATAM, Columnist, Tourism

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BairesDev® , a nearshore software solutions company, announces CEO Nacho De Marco's participation as a panelist at SXSW 2024, discussing " The Great E-Migration: Tech and The Future of LATAM ."

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BairesDev® , a nearshore software solutions company, announces CEO Nacho De Marco's participation as a panelist at SXSW 2024, discussing " The Great E-Migration: Tech and The Future of LATAM ."
  • This panel, set for March 8, 2024, at the Hilton Austin Downtown, focuses on the transformative impact of remote work in the Latin American tech sector and its implications on the region.
  • This not only creates better and more diverse tech offerings but also empowers a host of LATAM countries, boosting their local economies and native tech industries.
  • The SXSW panel will delve into these trends, showcasing real-life success stories facilitated by e-migration and discussing the future of work in the tech industry.

True Tickets Partners with the Paramount & State Theatres in Austin, TX to Elevate Moontower Just For Laughs Austin Comedy Festival Ticketing Experience

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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While True Tickets will play a significant role in enhancing the ticketing experience for the historic theatres at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2024, the spotlight is on the Paramount team’s upcoming Moontower Just For Laughs Austin Comedy Festival in April, where the implementation of True Tickets’ innovative solutions will truly shine.

Key Points: 
  • While True Tickets will play a significant role in enhancing the ticketing experience for the historic theatres at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2024, the spotlight is on the Paramount team’s upcoming Moontower Just For Laughs Austin Comedy Festival in April, where the implementation of True Tickets’ innovative solutions will truly shine.
  • The iconic Paramount and State Theatres play a pivotal role in enriching Austin's cultural scene.
  • The Moontower Just For Laughs Austin Comedy Festival, set to unfold with True Tickets' state-of-the-art technology, promises an enhanced experience for attendees.
  • Matt Zarracina, CEO of True Tickets, said, "We're thrilled to contribute to the Moontower Just For Laughs Austin Comedy Festival.