SXSW

Anthropocene Institute, Generation Atomic, and Mothers for Nuclear Invite You to Beautiful Nuclear: An Art Exhibition

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Environment, Environmental Issues, Energy, Nuclear, SXSW, Nuclear energy, Mother, Exhibition, Science, Biodiversity, Renewable energy

Anthropocene Institute , Generation Atomic , and Mothers for Nuclear are hosting the Beautiful Nuclear event.

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  • Anthropocene Institute , Generation Atomic , and Mothers for Nuclear are hosting the Beautiful Nuclear event.
  • SXSW 2024: An art exhibition that displays the positive impacts of nuclear power and the people who are passionate about making nuclear part of the climate solution.
  • Nuclear energy is so beautiful!
  • Its tiny land use and lifecycle footprint protects nature and delivers civilization-scale, abundant clean energy.

Hollywood Goes Green: Geneverse Solar Generators Power Eco-Friendly Movie Set in Upcoming Rom-Com "SWITCH UP," to Premiere at South by Southwest

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Saturday, March 9, 2024
SXSW, Electricity, Solar energy, Happiness, ESS, SWITCH

AUSTIN, Texas, March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Geneverse, renowned for pioneering cutting-edge home energy backup solutions, is hitting the big screen at the South by Southwest world premiere of rom-com "SWITCH UP." Geneverse CEO Anson Liang, serving as an executive producer, provided Geneverse solar generators that were used behind the scenes to power the movie set with eco-friendly electricity. The solar generators also have cameo appearances in the film.

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  • Geneverse solar generators were used behind the scenes to power the SWITCH UP movie set in an eco-friendly way, and will even have some special appearances in the film.
  • Geneverse is the emission-free, silent, and more portable alternative to gas generators that can keep a movie set leaner, greener, quieter, and cleaner.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Geneverse, renowned for pioneering cutting-edge home energy backup solutions, is hitting the big screen at the South by Southwest world premiere of rom-com "SWITCH UP."
  • Geneverse CEO Anson Liang, serving as an executive producer, provided Geneverse solar generators that were used behind the scenes to power the movie set with eco-friendly electricity.

Netflix debuts highly anticipated sci-fi series "The Three-Body Problem" at SXSW

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Saturday, March 9, 2024
Universe, SXSW, Netflix, Television, Multimedia, IPS, Three-body problem, Three body, Sophon, IMDb, Game of Thrones, Hugo Award, IP, Heart, Imagination, The New York Times, Science, Human, Entertainment

Echoing the experience of characters in the series, viewers watched as the mysterious Sophon, an avatar that appears in the show, spoke from the sky.

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  • Echoing the experience of characters in the series, viewers watched as the mysterious Sophon, an avatar that appears in the show, spoke from the sky.
  • The enduring allure of "The Three-Body Problem" underscores the fundamental questions about existence and inquiries into the human condition.
  • The entire eight-episode season of Netflix's "The Three-Body Problem" series will officially premiere on the platform on March 21.
  • Netflix previously released three trailers for the new series, each of which has garnered over ten million views on YouTube.

Meena Beyers of Nicor Gas to Speak at SXSW 2024

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Friday, March 8, 2024
SXSW, Nicor Gas, Habitat for Humanity, Business development, Carbon, Climate change, Climate, Community, Humanity, Renewable energy

AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas announced today that Meena Beyers, vice president of Community and Business Development for Nicor Gas, will be a featured speaker at the SXSW session entitled, "Solving for the Climate Crisis: One Startup at a Time." The session will discuss innovative ways of addressing climate change.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas announced today that Meena Beyers, vice president of Community and Business Development for Nicor Gas, will be a featured speaker at the SXSW session entitled, "Solving for the Climate Crisis: One Startup at a Time."
  • Beyers' session, part of SXSW x Midwest House's Chicago Day, will take place on March 9, 2024, from 3-4pm CT at Half Step Bar at 75-1/2 Rainey Street in Austin, TX.
  • "Nicor Gas is at the forefront of facilitating innovative conversations and relationships between technology and business leaders to combat climate change," said Beyers.
  • To speak with Meena Beyers at SXSW, contact Juliet Shavit at [email protected] .

Soul Machines to Unveil Groundbreaking Digital Marilyn Monroe at SXSW 2024

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Friday, March 8, 2024
SXSW, SAN, Authentic Brands Group, Nervous system, Emotion, AI, Individual, Digital, Emotional Intelligence, Information, Human, World Health Organization, Authenticity, Knowledge, Emotional intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning, Biology, Partnership

SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soul Machines, the leader in Biological AI-powered Digital People™, today unveiled "Digital Marilyn," a groundbreaking new project in partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soul Machines, the leader in Biological AI-powered Digital People™, today unveiled "Digital Marilyn," a groundbreaking new project in partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic).
  • The company will provide an exclusive first look at Digital Marilyn at SXSW in Austin, Texas, on March 8, 2024.
  • Digital Marilyn interacts with fans in real-time using advanced natural language processing, deep learning and GPT 3.5.
  • "This collaboration exemplifies the transformative power of AI in connecting brands and consumers," said Greg Cross, CEO and Co-founder of Soul Machines.

SHE Media's Second Annual Co-Lab at SXSW® Elevating Leading Voices in Women's Health to the Mainstage

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Narrative, SXSW, The New York Times, Media, AI, Colorectal cancer, Health, IVF, American Medical Association, Commerce, Risk, Impossible, Ipsen, Entrepreneurship, Patient, Yoga, Cardiovascular disease, Medtronic, Heart, Host, Science, Journalist, Artificial intelligence, Consciousness, SHE Media

AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SHE Media, a mission-driven media company, announced its full agenda and latest speaker lineup for the Co-Lab: Whole Life Health at South by Southwest® (SXSW®). The highly anticipated activation, in its second year, will take place March 9, 10 and 11 in Downtown Austin at 206 E 4th St. Attendees will hear from experts, advocates, and thought leaders as they share both the science and stories of women's whole life health including the latest innovations and how technology is revolutionizing healthcare. Doors will open daily at 9am and close at 5pm with panel discussions and fireside chats programmed throughout the day. Full agenda details and updates can be found here.

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  • Doors will open daily at 9am and close at 5pm with panel discussions and fireside chats programmed throughout the day.
  • The Co-Lab at SXSW marks the one-year anniversary of launching Flow Space , SHE Media's proprietary digital and live media platform providing content, community, and commerce in service of women's health.
  • Learn how we can better care for our hearts, including how symptoms differ in women, preventative measures and innovations that can reduce risk.
  • plusOne® Sexual Wellness in Full Bloom | Attendees can celebrate sexual wellness by stopping by the plusOne® flower cart to receive a tote and Rose Arouser.

Italian Innovators at South by Southwest in Austin: Twelve Startups Among Creative Giants

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Friday, March 8, 2024
SXSW, Acquisition, SLY, Entrepreneurship, AI, Fire, Pinpoint, ITA, Nemesis, SME, Creativity, CES, Society, Video game

AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Italian creativity in the arts meets and stimulates technological innovation at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Italian creativity in the arts meets and stimulates technological innovation at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.
  • Organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the Italian pavilion at the SXSW Creative Industries Expo will feature twelve innovative startups, demonstrating the country's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity and entrepreneurship on a global scale.
  • Italy's participation in this event marks a strategic move to engage with key players in the global creative industry and to showcase Italian ingenuity to an international audience.
  • The Audiovisual Team promotes Italy as a film making destination and synergy between Italian and American industry players, also through the dedicated platform italymeetshollywood.com .

Austin Welcomes a New Mural by Mr. Doodle in Partnership with Art + Artisans and the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
6th Street, SXSW, CST, Art, Life, Creativity, KBS, Heart, Imagination, Paramount Theater, Partnership, Interior design

AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Art + Artisans is thrilled to announce a partnership with Mr. Doodle, KBS, and Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation to bring a new mural to Downtown Austin. Known for his unique, spontaneous style combining doodling, cartooning and graffiti, Mr. Doodle has garnered international acclaim for transforming spaces with his intricate, monochrome murals.

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  • Open Media Call at 2 pm CST Friday, 8 March 2024
    AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Art + Artisans is thrilled to announce a partnership with Mr. Doodle, KBS, and Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation to bring a new mural to Downtown Austin.
  • Within merely two weeks, the team at Art + Artisans successfully facilitated the donation agreement involving the building owner KBS, the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation, and Mr. Doodle himself.
  • Huge thanks to everyone at Art + Artisans and Downtown Austin Alliance for finding me the location and making this come to life."
  • "We are thrilled Mr. Doodle chose downtown Austin to create an iconic mural that will add to the vibrancy and vitality of our city center," De Peart, president and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance, said.

New Report Portrays the Reality of Today's Teaching Profession

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
SXSW, Journalism, Morale, Joyce Foundation, Empathy, Conference, Health, School, Teaching, Education Week, Bill, Workforce, Education, Student, Tutoring

With an overall score of -13 (on a scale that ranges from -100 to +100), America's teachers on average have a somewhat dim view of the state of their profession.

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  • With an overall score of -13 (on a scale that ranges from -100 to +100), America's teachers on average have a somewhat dim view of the state of their profession.
  • This is a key finding of a new report released by Education Week yesterday at the SXSW EDU Conference in Austin.
  • "Teachers today face a multitude of challenges not always apparent to people outside classrooms," said Education Week Editor-in-Chief Beth Frerking.
  • The report found that nearly half of teachers—49 percent—said their morale worsened over the past year.

SXSW EDU® Announces Winners of the 2024 Launch Startup Competition and Student Impact Challenge

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Cream, SXSW, Bathimpact, Neurodevelopmental disorder, Refugee, Hearing, Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, Mental health, EDU, Growth, The Difference Engine, Senior advisor, Performing arts of Australia, Learning, Conference, Launch, Khan Academy, Science, Community, Student

AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival is excited to announce the winners for its 2024 Launch Startup Competition and Student Impact Challenge. The winners were announced at the Launch Spotlight and the Student Impact Ice Cream Social. Maro, NaTakallam, and Struggly were presented with the Launch Startup Competition awards, and ReAlign was named the Student Impact Challenge winner.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival is excited to announce the winners for its 2024 Launch Startup Competition and Student Impact Challenge.
  • The winners were announced at the Launch Spotlight and the Student Impact Ice Cream Social.
  • Maro, NaTakallam, and Struggly were presented with the Launch Startup Competition awards, and ReAlign was named the Student Impact Challenge winner.
  • "It's been such a great honor for ReAlign to win the SXSW EDU Student Impact Challenge Award," said Founder, Ashish Chettimada.