Whether or not my Rebel in a Polyester Sash session gets selected for SXSW 2011, I’m planning to be there and here’s why: when I went to SXSW for the first time last year, instead of feeling lost in a sea of 14,000 hipster nerds at “sleep away camp,” I felt at home and totally energized. It was like a giant sea of innovation and fresh ideas that I cherished basking in for a few days out of the year.
What sessions I am interested in for SXSW 2011? Here’s my short list:
Nonprofits and Free Agents in A Networked World
Beth Kanter, Co-Author Networked Nonprofit and CEO of Zoetica
This interactive session is based on a key theme in the book, The Networked Nonprofit (http://www.bethkanter.org/the-networked-nonprofit/), co-authored by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine.
Guy Kawasaki, Alltop
Worldwide introduction of Guy’s new book.
Gregg Spiridellis, JibJab Media, Inc.
Have you ever Yearbook-ed Yourself? How about Elf-ed Yourself? Or Mad Men-ed Yourself? What about created your own South Park alter-ego or used Simpsonize Me or created your own Scott Pilgrim avatar?
Grow Some Balls: Build Business Relationships from Nothing
Matt Van Horn, Digg
Fear holds many people back in business. There is fear of not having enough to offer, fear of not knowing what to say, fear of rejection. This session is about how the game is changing and how to build quality relationships out of nothing while not being afraid.
Don’t Jump! Working Aboard a Sinking Ship
Jayna Wallace, Blockbuster, Inc.
Description One minute you’re the next big thing, the next you’re dead in the water. Things are looking bleak. Your latest “big” project went from being a Facebook-killer to yesterday’s news…
How Brands Respond to Facebook Attacks
Bryan Person, LiveWorld
What should brands do when their reputations are taking a beating in front of millions of eyes on the world’s largest social network?
