South by Southwest (SXSW) 2017 was an annual conference and festival held in Austin, Texas, organized by SXSW, LLC. The event brought together professionals from various industries, including technology, film, music, and law, to discuss emerging trends and innovations.
Key topics at SXSW 2017 included the intensifying debate over data ownership, with discussions on consumer data protection and the challenges policymakers face in regulating digital information. Sessions also addressed empowerment and inclusion, focusing on the socio-economic impacts of decisions affecting underrepresented voices. Additionally, the conference explored licensing and royalty issues in the music industry, highlighting the complexities of music licensing and the role of technologies like blockchain in providing transparency.
The event featured various networking opportunities, including the SXSW Release It pitch event, where ten finalists showcased innovative products and services to a panel of industry experts. Notable speakers included Jessica Shortall, Jennifer Doudna, and Garth Brooks, who shared insights across technology, culture, and music.
SXSW 2017 was ideal for professionals in technology, law, music, and film seeking to stay abreast of industry trends, network with peers, and gain insights from thought leaders. The diverse range of sessions and speakers provided valuable knowledge and opportunities for collaboration across sectors.
Speakers(25)
Alethea Lange
Policy Analyst at Center for Democracy & Technology
Alethea Lange is a policy analyst at the Center for Democracy & Technology, focusing on privacy and data security.
Andrea Matwyshyn
Professor of Law at Northeastern University School of Law
Andrea Matwyshyn is a professor of law at Northeastern University, focusing on technology law and policy.
Anil Dash
CEO at Fog Creek
Anil Dash is the CEO of Fog Creek, a software development company.
Ashish Gadnis
CEO at BanQu
Ashish Gadnis is the CEO of BanQu, a blockchain-based economic identity platform.
Dae Bogan
CEO at TuneRegistry
Dae Bogan is the CEO of TuneRegistry, a music rights administration platform.
Daliah Saper
Principal Attorney at Saper Law
Daliah Saper is the principal attorney at Saper Law, specializing in intellectual property, social media, and business law.
Dave Pell
Writer at Next Draft
Dave Pell is the writer of Next Draft, a curated daily news newsletter.
Eli Pariser
Co-Founder at Upworthy
Eli Pariser is the co-founder of Upworthy, a website dedicated to sharing meaningful content.
Ellen Broad
Head of Policy at Open Data Institute
Ellen Broad is the head of policy at the Open Data Institute, focusing on data ethics and policy.
Erin Schrode
Journalist and Activist
Erin Schrode is a journalist and activist focusing on environmental and social issues.
Esha Bhandari
Staff Attorney at ACLU
Esha Bhandari is a staff attorney at the ACLU, specializing in privacy and free speech issues.
Jeff Howe
Author at Whiplash
Jeff Howe is the author of 'Whiplash', focusing on the impact of technology on society.
Julia Reda
Member at European Parliament
Julia Reda is a member of the European Parliament, known for her work on digital rights and copyright reform.
Kate Darling
Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab
Kate Darling is a research scientist at the MIT Media Lab, specializing in human-robot interaction and robot ethics.
Melinda Epler
CEO at Change Catalyst
Melinda Epler is the CEO of Change Catalyst, focusing on diversity and inclusion in tech.
Michael Donaldson
Partner at Donaldson+Califf LLP
Michael Donaldson is a partner at Donaldson+Califf LLP, focusing on entertainment law and intellectual property.
Michael Lee
Partner at Morrison & Lee LLC
Michael Lee is a partner at Morrison & Lee LLC, specializing in intellectual property and entertainment law.
Molly Wood
Host at Marketplace
Molly Wood is the host of Marketplace, a public radio program covering business and economics.
Neema Guliani
Legislative Counsel at ACLU
Neema Guliani is a legislative counsel at the ACLU, focusing on surveillance, privacy, and national security issues.
Nilesh Ashra
Creative Technologist at Wieden+Kennedy
Nilesh Ashra is a creative technologist at Wieden+Kennedy, focusing on innovative applications of technology in advertising.
Patrick Curry
President at VR Austin
Patrick Curry is the president of VR Austin, an organization dedicated to virtual reality development.
Raza Panjwani
Policy Counsel at Public Knowledge
Raza Panjwani is a policy counsel at Public Knowledge, working on issues related to copyright, privacy, and internet governance.
Tan Le
CEO at Emotiv
Tan Le is the CEO of Emotiv, a company specializing in brain-computer interface technology.
Tom Gonser
Founder at DocuSign
Tom Gonser is the founder of DocuSign, a company specializing in electronic signature technology.
Wayne Sutton
Co-Founder at Change Catalyst
Wayne Sutton is the co-founder of Change Catalyst, focusing on diversity and inclusion in tech.
Event Details
- Date
- March 16, 2017
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Austin, United States
- Austin Convention Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Professionals in technology, law, music, and film