It’s hard to believe SXSW is almost here. It feels like only yesterday the world descended upon Austin for two weeks of mayhem in Central Texas. Although we can’t opt in or out of bad parking and promo girls pawning flyers for the next “VIP Event,” we do have panel-picking power.
The discerning curators that we are, People Pattern has cherry picked suggestions to help surface the best of the nearly 5,000 different panel options. Because we know you’re busy.
Please vote. Public voting makes up 30% of the decision making process of which panels are included in the agenda. All you have to do is click on the links below and give a big “thumbs up” for the panel that speaks to you. Keep in mind that your vote matters- 30% of the time, at least.
So without further ado…
Are You In A Social Media Experiment?
Panelists:
Jennifer Golbeck- University of Maryland
Michelle Zhou- IBM Research, Almaden
Jason Baldridge- People Pattern
Philip Resnik-University of Maryland
Fact: 90% of data was created in the last two years. The explosion of information made available online through social and other sources, has created a rich environment for research and study. As this new frontier brings important ethical questions to light, the future of research and data is debated. People Pattern Founder Jason “The Professor” Baldridge has joined friends and fellow professors for what will be an insightful conversation about social media, data science, and the issues that arise from a technological, policy and commercial perspectives.
Learn more. Vote now.
Bots versus Bugs: Is the future AI or Synthetic life?
Panelists:
Ray Mooney- University of Texas at Austin
Andrew Ellington- University of Texas at Austin
Shark vs. Bear?
Progress has been made in Artificial Intelligence and Genetic Engineering. But which will the future favor? Ray Mooney and Ellington, experts in their fields and professors at the University of Texas will take the stage to debate and discuss the roles that machine learning and biological engineering may have in the [near] future.
Still can’t decide? Learn more and vote now.
6 Years and $60 million for this stupid hoodie
Panelist:
Peter Kim
If there’s one thing we love here at People Pattern, it’s self deprecating humor. Peter Kim takes the stage- we’re hoping in the eponymous hoodie- to talk startups, options and the amount of actual work that goes into building a company. If you’re thinking of starting “The Next Google,” you should probably hit this event first.
Look before you jump- learn more and vote here.
Data’s A Bitch ‘Til You Know How To Stitch
Panelists:
Mark Kurtz- Gage Group
Jason Baldridge- People Pattern
In a world where we are forced to be creative by committee, the joke is the more ludicrous the name, the more likely people will pick your panel. Jason Baldridge is at it again, this time with seasoned industry expert and Mark Kurtz, Chief Growth Officer of Gage Group, will talk social media and marketing, exploring how advances in technology have tamed the explosion of data, making it possible for marketers to send the right messages to the right people, within the context of their conversations.
By the time SX rolls around, the Professor is going to be a busy guy. Learn more and vote here.
Think we missed a good one? Chime in below to fill us in!
Recent Comments