words and pictures by Brian Solis
SXSW Interactive is powered by the one thing that binds us together, you. It is a congregation of wisdom, artistry, and poetry and it is the foundation for why we each make this annual migration to Austin, Texas.
This year we lined up something special for SXSW and you helped it reach epic status. The TechSet Blogger Lounge sponsored by Windows Mobile was the hub for collaboration, networking, and celebration each and everyday during the conference.
The agenda was rich with activities, entertainment, tweetups, and resources, but you made it unforgettable, fun, and also productive.
I’ll let the pictures tell the rest of the story…
Miiko Mentz and Alexandra Mokh
Chris Heuer, Jen Myronuk, Stephanie Agresta
Sean McCullough, CEO and Founder of Ping.fm
Kristen Nicole and…
Tara Hunt
Loic Le Meur
Stephanie Agresta
Adam Jackson
Paige Craige
@gapingvoid’s Blue Monster on Windows Mobile
Paul Chaney
Chris Brogan and Corvida
Louis Gray
Ben Metcalfe throwing up the Hashtag sign
Scott Brave, CTO of Baynote
Wesley Faulkner of AMD
Loren Feldman
Meghan Asha
Peter Kim and Jeremiah Owyang
Ilana Arazie
Shannon Paul
Guy Kawasaki
David Karp of Tumblr
Lee Odden
Tony Hsieh of Zappos
Kevin Marks
Sarah Austin
Ziv Gillat of Eye-Fi
Zach Luye and Shira Lazar
Shira Lazar and Julia Allison
Andrew Baron of RocketBoom
Sanford Barr
Laura Fitton @pistachio wins the LOLCat
Sylvie Barak throws up the Hashtag sign
Ben Huh and Brian Solis
Krista Neher
Kurt Daradics
Sarah Townsend @theoneinpink
Paula Nelson performs
Paula Nelson
Jeffrey Kalmikoff of Threadless
Your hosts, TechSet + Microsoft Windows Mobile
Please read:
The Human Network: The Social Economy is Influenced by How We Communicate Online & Offline (My philosophical analysis of what makes SXSW so special)
Which parties did you hit or miss?
Check em off at Diddit: SXSW Interactive Festival 2009 Party List
Pictures:
SXSW – The Calm Before the Storm
SXSW Day One
TechSet + Windows Mobile Rat Pack 2.0 Party
SXSW Day Two
Diggnation Party at Stubbs
We Flashmob the Driskill
AllHat @Allens Boots
Brian Solis Book Signing @SXSW
Are PR Agencies a Dying Breed: Brian Solis joins the panel
Kirtsy, AllTop Party @Allens Boots
Pool 2.0 – SocialMediaClub
SXSW Day Four
Paul Nelson Performs in the TechSet + Windows Mobile Blogger Lounge
Dell Adamo Premiers at SXSW
Power Geek Girl Tweetup in the TechSet + Windows Mobile Blogger Lounge
Rackspace + Scoble Party
Blurb + Mashable Party
SXSW Day Five
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