Next Stage Presented by Marvell features diverse programming that highlights creativity, emerging talent, and convergence centered panels, all on the Trade Show floor.
Sunday, March 10- 11am - I Met My Agency @ SXSW: Agency Speed Pitches -Get to know your next employer in 300 seconds at this kick off to the Recruiter Meet Up Series!
12:30pm - Sustainable Stories from 'Disposable' Content featuring Kenyatta Cheese (Know Your Meme), Sarah Kramer (The New York Times), Paul Octavious (#samehilldifferentday) and Kristen Joy Watts (R/GA) - Explore the art of creating lasting, meaningful narratives in a world of ephemeral media.
2pm - Casting Calls at SXSW featuring Casting Director Beth Sepko - Acclaimed casting director Beth Sepko, with film credits from Robert Rodriguez and Richard Linklater, shows the casting call in a new spotlight while searching for the faces of her current project Goodrecords - The Series.
3:30pm - The Girl with Time in her Eyes - Participate in a crime-busting dramatic performance based on Robin Jones' time-travel play by Hidden Room Theatre and Look Left Look Right!
5pm - Charismatic Machines & Robot Comedy - Join Heather Knight and Data to explore Charismatic Robots! When is it ok to become emotionally dependent on machines? #loveyourbot
- 11am - Built 2013: Make & Tell, Magic Revealed- Hosted by BikeHugger. Meet and mingle with design innovators and their DIY creations!
12:30 - Crowdsourcing Digital Device Design featuring Peter Hoddie (Marvell), Morgan Knutson (Dropbox) and Stephen Spencer (MAYA Design)
2pm - Open Casting Call at SXSW featuring Casting Director Vicky Boone- With impressive credits including projects from Spike Jonze and Terrence Malick, Austin local Vicky Boone will host open calls and review reels live on Next Stage.
3:30pm - Immerse Yourself in the MIT Media Lab - MIT Media Lab research scientist Henry Holtzman, and master’s students Dan Novy and Janice Wang will discuss examples of their work on immersive experiences.
5pm - The Power of Good: Activate your Audience for a Cause featuring Ryan Bingham, Stephen Fox (Drink Water), Lisa Sheehy Pike (Patagonia), Peter Glatzer (SHFT.com), actor Adrian Grenier (SHFT.com), Theo Ianuly (Gist Lab) and Geoff Stanfield (Gist Lab) - How do you market an idea and motivate the masses towards positive behavior change?
- 11am - Visual Voice: Branding on Photo Networks featuring Natanya Anderson (Whole Foods Market), Jean Scheidnes (Neiman Marcus), Suzanne Schloot (kate spade new york) and Bonnie Tsang - Branded content is becoming more visual; learn how top brands are developing visual voice.
12:30pm - Virtual 2Pac: Setting the Stage for a New Form of Entertainment featuring Ed Ulbrich (Digital Domain) - Discover how the show-stopping virtual Tupac performance was made possible, and what it means for the future of entertainment.
2pm - Open Casting Call at SXSW featuring Casting Director Vicky Boone- With impressive credits including projects from Spike Jonze and Terrence Malick, Austin local Vicky Boone will host open calls and review reels live on Next Stage.
3:30pm - What's in a Name? Anonymity, Then and Now featuring Nabiha Syed (The New York Times) and Katie Engelhart (independent writer) - Explore the history of anonymity, and what it means in today's increasingly transparent world.
5pm - Fair Play: Music Tech Startups and Artists featuring Brian Zisk (MusicTech), Daniel Senyard (Vivogig), Jean Cook (Musician/Future of Music Coalition) and Doug Freeman (Austin Chronicle) - Learn how artists and startups can find a balance and benefit from one another.
11am - Live performance by Suburban Living
12pm - Live performance by Ivan & Alyosha
1pm - Live performance by Hurray For The Riff Raff
2pm - Casting Calls at SXSW featuring Casting Director Beth Sepko - Acclaimed casting director Beth Sepko, with film credits from Robert Rodriguez and Richard Linklater, shows the casting call in a new spotlight while searching for the faces of her current project Goodrecords - The Series.
3pm - Drunk History at SXSW Presented by Comedy Central
Heather Knight and Data
Tupac Hologram at Coachella, Image copyright Dr. Dre and Chronic Touring, courtesy of Digital Domain
Ivan and Alyosha courtesy of Windish Agency
Immersive Theatre courtesy of MIT Lab and Punchdrunk
The Girl with Time in Her Eyes, courtesy of Hidden Room Theatre 
