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"Go to SXSWi and nerd out."(4 Tips)
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ℳ𝒶𝓎♍November 1, 2015Unlike so many convention centers or conference hotels, it's near cool, trendy Austin restaurants. Just walking distance from 6th street and the Austin batsUpvote23DownvoteUpvoted 4 days ago- ℳ𝒶𝓎♍November 1, 2015Pretty standard spacious convention center. What I liked most is the skillful signs to direct you to the correct place. Very helpful when you're lost and need to get to a meeting or a seminar quicklyUpvote16DownvoteUpvoted 6 days ago
- ℳ𝒶𝓎♍November 1, 2015You don't feel at the end of ur trip that you've seen just a tiny financial district chunk of the city! You get a good sense of some fun parts of Austin even if you're listening to papers from 8am-5pmUpvote15DownvoteUpvoted 5 days ago
Thomas MeadJune 16, 2015Great venue with a lot to do within walking distance. Check out 6th st. and the 2nd st. district for fun and dining. Take the short walk to the Congress Street bridge to watch the bats at dusk.Upvote7DownvoteUpvoted 3 days ago
Karen MerrymanOctober 11, 2016Parking sucks, but the convention center itself is good. I loved the stars out front with famous Texans like Dr. Denton Cooley and Carol Burnett.Upvote1Downvote
Use the stairs on the Trinity side to get between floors 3 and 4 when SXSW is doing crowd control.Upvote2DownvoteUpvoted 1 day ago
Welcome to the epicenter of SXSW! Pro tips: Take the stairs when sprinting to your next meeting or panel to avoid the crowded escalators & follow @CNNSXSW for the best of the festival :-)Upvote74Downvote
Big FuelMarch 11, 2012Definitely arrive at least a half hour early for each session, and grab a cup of Jo! Remember that the larger sessions and keynotes take place in the downstairs exhibit halls.UpvoteDownvote
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Amy LebowskyApril 14, 2016At first I wasn't a fan of moving all the big keynotes to higher floors for SXSWi this year, but in retrospect, helped congestion on main floor a lot.UpvoteDownvote
Roman LopezSeptember 19, 20123rd convention here, and I have no complaints about the venue! A great hosting venue!Upvote1Downvote
had a great time this year because it was completely different this year via an RV -- check outUpvoteDownvote
Lots of bathrooms. And giant convention halls. What else to say? Lots of good events here.UpvoteDownvote
Fast CompanyFebruary 14, 2011Shazam (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) can identify more than 10 million tracks from just a few notes, making it a great tool for people attending this year's South By Southwest music festival.Upvote40Downvote
Never a dull moment here. Always something going on. Take a moment to view all the cool artwork in the place.UpvoteDownvote
Check out great spots to eat just steps out the door from the exhibit halls! Thai, BBQ, Sushi, & more!UpvoteDownvote
SXSW is one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life! I'll definitely be back.UpvoteDownvote- Huge. Don't get lost inside. Be sure to have a layout map for whatever conference you are going to attend here.UpvoteDownvote
Brian StraussMay 30, 2019You can’t beat the location of this convention center. Bored? Want to bail on the final session? 6th street is steps away.Upvote1Downvote
borys musielakMarch 9, 2012Film registrant? Get FILMASTER app to discover movies best matching your taste at SXSW Film. But go and watch Iron Sky whatever it says.UpvoteDownvote
Cool convention center. Tons of space and cool design.UpvoteDownvote- There's restrooms inside Exhibit Hall 5 - get in line early and hit the head once you've got a good seat!UpvoteDownvote
Brittany BeautyMarch 13, 2013The security lady outside the venue who speaks to everybody is so nice! Recharge your phones here! #sxswUpvoteDownvote
ecomaginationMarch 9, 2011The Austin Convention Center is powered by 100% Renewable Energy through a mix of on-site solar panels and Austin Energy’s Green Choice ProgramUpvote48Downvote
Plan ahead and get to your sessions as early as possible to avoid getting shut out!UpvoteDownvote
Nancy KimbroSeptember 10, 2009Amazing venue of music, film and the arts held over a one week period in downtown Austin, with screen stars, bands, and a lot more. This is one hell of a bash. In March. Plan it!UpvoteDownvote
Carmen DMarch 12, 2013The power outlets on the 4th floor to the right of the escalator are always availableUpvoteDownvote
Make time to go to the Hula Hut for dinner if you can... Good food GREAT people!Upvote2Downvote
Demeter InteractiveJune 13, 2012Go to the second floor and take a seat at the desks for a quieter workspace during a convention.UpvoteDownvote
Abdulwahab alahmariJuly 24, 2017It is very convenient convention distance, hotels, restuarant nearbyUpvoteDownvote
Markus NeuertMarch 10, 2014Avoid the escalators, take stairs or elevators. Will get you from session to seminar way faster.UpvoteDownvote
Nevra UcakMarch 11, 2012Alemsah njoy austin and pls find a spazymatics live performance on the cedar street if u can!UpvoteDownvote
Michael ClowaterMarch 11, 2011Think I picked up someones bag by mistake. It's got a 2xl foursquare t shirt in it and a gray sweatshirt. Hoping you've got mine. It has a small moleskin book in it.UpvoteDownvote
If you really want to see a a hot panel, show up EARLY! Chances are everyone else wants in as well and it'll be full.Upvote2Downvote
Favorite convention center of all. & enough electrical plugs to accommodate all the techies of SXSWi!UpvoteDownvote
say hello and listen to the person on your left. he/she could be the next mark...UpvoteDownvote
John KreicbergsMarch 13, 2013It holds people. Lots and lots of people. And hipsters. Lots and lots of hipsters.Upvote1Downvote
Don't forget your breakfast taco on your way inUpvoteDownvote
If you're here for SXSW... pace yourself, or your week may end too soon!UpvoteDownvote
Remember to pick up your SXXPass for music to speed to the front of the line.UpvoteDownvote
Good place to host SXSW (and other events). Good layout and in the heart of downtown.UpvoteDownvote- Adam HeymanJuly 6, 2016The elevator to go down is more difficult to find the one going upUpvoteDownvote
- Jonathan BrownfieldMarch 14, 2013Try camping out on the third floor to take a break from SXSWUpvoteDownvote
Get your nametag early to avoid long lines!Upvote4Downvote
Have a likeable time! And for goodness sake, take advil at night and drink a lot of water.Upvote2Downvote
Rooms for days. Make time to get places.UpvoteDownvote
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Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez St (btwn Trinity & Red River St)
Austin, TX 78701
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Austin, TX 78701
United States
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