How To Present at SXSW and Information about the PanelPicker with Monica Sack

The Austin Technology Council is working to help more local tech companies and industry leaders engage as speakers, panelists, workshop leaders, etc... at the 2025 SXSW Festival next March.   On of the ways to get on the radar of the SXSW team is to apply for a session via the PanelPicker (which is accepting applications until July 21, 2024).   This episodes looks at SXSW and how to to apply to speak.  We are joined by the Senior Director of Conference Programing, Monica Sack.     You do not want to miss this conversation.   About The SXSW PanelPicker: PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. This two-step online process allows the SXSW community to have a significant voice in what sessions become part of the Conference programming. During the open application process, we encourage everyone in the SXSW community to upload proposals for solo presentations, panels, book readings, workshops, and more.   About Monica Sack In 2009, Monica Sack started working for SXSW helping speakers prepare for their March speaking engagement. Now the Senior Director of Conference Programming, she helps ensure that the Conference portion of the event runs as smoothly as possible so that both speakers and attendees alike have a positive and engaging SXSW experience. When not working, Monica enjoys reading, walking her dogs, and rooting for her beloved Portland Trail Blazers.