5 SXSW Interactive 2016 Can’t Miss Events

SXSW Interactive 2016 is finally here and for the last few months everyone has been narrowing down their must see events and sessions. With so many events last year (including a favorite on digital leadership) it was difficult to see everything on your list and this year is no different.

Here are the 5 events, across different tracks, that need to be on your schedule this year at SXSW Interactive:

1. The Keynote
   President Obama will speak about civic engagement in the 21^st Century and challenge innovators and entrepreneurs to use technology to increase participation in politics and fighting climate change. #SXSW
2. A Roadmap for Innovators
   Jean and Steve Case will speak about their experiences and share a roadmap for innovators as well as entrepreneurs in social challenges and high-growth potential industries. #CaseSXSW
3. Livestreaming is Bigger Than You Realize
   Twitch and YouNow have surpassed Periscope and Meerkat users and revenue. Learn about the Livestreaming marketplace and how you can use these networks to interact with your audience in a completely new way. #livestream
4. Virtual Reality and the New Sales Experience
   Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality will transform how marketers interact with consumers. How is VR and AR being used currently and where will it be in the future. #SXSW
5. Accessing the Inaccessible: Evolving Search
   Biz Stone and Danny Sullivan speak about the current state of search and how there has not been a major change in the search industry in two decades. Can we challenge the current patterns and networks? #nextSearch

There are a lot of amazing events and showcases this year that will leave you motivated, excited, and in awe.  If you are down in Austin this weekend be sure to come find the Blue Water team or follow us on Twitter (@BlueWaterDC) as we will be live tweeting from the event!