INVITATION TO ATTEND SXSW

This March, Enterprise Ireland will be showcasing the best Irish technology at South by Southwest (SXSW) conference. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, SXSW is widely recognised as the premier destination for the most ambitious digital media companies to showcase their technologies (Twitter launched here just a few years ago), mix with the key players in the interactive media, film and music industries to ultimately drive their business forward. Convergence is happening. And SXSW is at its center.

This conference is open to software and hardware manufacturers, social media solutions, infrastructure and hosting providers, SEO, SEM and marketing leaders, independent games developers, publishers, digital media industry professionals, and internet trend-setters and taste-makers from all around the world.

And that’s why we want you, the best innovators, start-ups and creatives in Ireland to join us this year

SPECIAL PARTICIPATION RATE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES:
Enterprise Ireland is supporting SXSW Gold Badge at a discounted rate of €500 plus 21% VAT per delegate for Enterprise Ireland clients .

This badge will give you 4 Days of SXSW Trade Show “The Exhibition for Creative Industries”, 4 Days of Film and Interactive Panels and Keynotes, Featured Speakers and Q&A sessions, Workshops, as well as access to all top class networking opportunities, and events (see full details right and below).

Additionally Enterprise Ireland will be marketing the delegation to 36,000 attendees with a branded stand and supporting advertising before, during and after the conference.
SXSW runs from March 11th-20th, with the trade show and Interactive conference falling on March 17th St. Patrick’s Day. This year this unique opportunity will yield increased exposure, and provides the perfect platform to showcase the best technology Ireland has to offer.

Coupled with the conference celebrating its 25th anniversary, the opportunity to show off to the world and to link up with potential customers and partners will be greater than ever.
Registration – Space is limited so don’t delay!

To register, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON LINE. Closing date for registration is February 11, 2011.

You will be asked for the following mandatory details during registration:

• Bookers and delegate details
• Company profile and logo
• Credit card details for deposit payment

Enterprise Ireland is offering this package on a first come first served basis, and space is limited so don’t delay! For Enterprise Ireland clients, a non refundable fee of €500 plus 21% VAT is due to be paid with credit card upon registration in order to secure your place. The full invoice will be issued after the event.

Click here to view the official SXSW website, and for further information, contact simone.boswell@enterprise-ireland.com.

Looking forward to seeing you in Austin!

Kind Regards,
Simone Boswell
SVP | Internet, Digital Media, Entertainment Sectors
Enterprise Ireland Silicon Valley Office
Phone: +1 (650) 294-4083
Mobile: +1 (310) 926-9688
Email: simone.boswell@Enterprise-Ireland.com

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations should be received in writing to sarita.murphy@enterprise-ireland.com. There are no refunds associated with this event. In the event that you cannot attend you may nominate a substitute colleague to attend on your behalf.

Your gold badge gives you…

• 5 Days of Film and Interactive Panels and Keynotes
• 4 Days of SXSW Trade Show: The Exhibition for Creative Industries
• 4 Days of Day Stage Programming
• Unlimited Networking Opportunities
• Interactive Awards and Pre-Party
• Film Awards and Pre-Party
• Featured Speakers and Q&A sessions
• One-on-One Mentor Sessions and Workshops
• Interactive Core Conversations and Book Readings
• SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade
• SXSW ScreenBurn Panel Programming
• Online SXsocial, Productivity and Networking Tools
• Registrant Lounges
• Continuing Legal Education Program (CLE)
• Official Film and Interactive Parties including all Opening and Closing Parties
• Film and Interactive Registrant Big Bags
• Film and Interactive Program Book/Registrants’ Directories
• Annual Subscription to SXSWorld Magazine (normally priced at $20)
• SXXpress Pass (South by Express)