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Contacting Tom Parish at SXSW 2010
March 12th is right around the corner for those of us going to SXSW2010. It appears to be even larger then it was last year so now is the time to get organized else I’ll feel overwhelmed with choice. I’m thinking about how to best organize my panel selections and backup panel selections and meeting times with so many friends coming into town. Oh and the parties … my goodness so much to do at SXSW this year.
I noticed Friday is completely packed with panels – good ones. It used to be SXSW really didn’t get going until Saturday morning so clearly the conference has grown again this year. My plan is to get over to the Austin Conference center Thursday afternoon (after 3pm) to get my badge and swag early. You do not want to attempt that on Friday with the crowds of people pushing in to get registered. To be fair SXSW has the registration down pretty well but it can seem a like a zoo for a while especially when you’re feeling anxious to get to you first panels on Friday morning (versus waiting in line for your badge).
By the way, if you have an iPhone be sure to download the SXSW app because it’s going to save you a lot of time while moving around the conference looking for panels and people. I think they finally managed to get the online calendar for SXSW done in a what that is not so confusing. This one is easy, fast and flexible to use and very informative.
I’ve received a number of requests to have conversations with old and to new friends. This is the most exciting part of SXSW I think – just networking like crazy with so many like minded people. Here is how you can either follow or communicate with me.
Twitter – tparish
Foursquare member
email tom.parish AT gmail.com
Skype tparish
www.TomParish.com
Cell and SMS 512-497-5046
See you there!
Tom