SXSW 2020

March 13-16
AUSTIN, TEXAS

We’re gearing up for the most inspirational innovation event of 2020! Join us for provocative ideas and tech activations that redefine possibility.

Our Program
Our Program
The Experience Cantina
Main Stage Sessions
Expert Speaker Series
Austin Studio

SXSW 2020: Save the Date!

Accenture Interactive is returning to Austin once again! Here's what we have in store for SXSW 2020.

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Our program

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March 13–16

The Experience Cantina

Explore next wave innovation as we transform the expansive Micheladas Café y Cantina into a wonderland showcasing new tech and brand experiences!

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March 16–18

Main stage sessions

Accenture Interactive takes to the SXSW main stage, exploring how mindsets improve design and the relationship between AI and creativity.

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March 15

Expert speaker series

Revolution meets relevance in this entire day packed with actionable insights for navigating experience in our ever-changing times.

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March 13-16

Austin studio

Join us in our hub in the heart of Austin for fresh perspectives, networking and an interactive exploration of Fjord Trends.

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The Experience Cantina

Where tech meets tacos | March 13–16

Our Experience Cantina is home to the festival's hottest tech activations and experiences. While we're hard at work on the 2020 lineup, here's a recap of 2019's activations to get you pumped.

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LOCATION
Micheladas Cafe y Cantina
333 E 2nd St,
Austin, TX 78701
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Main stage SXSW sessions: March 16-18

Zack Newcomb & Colleen Leddy | March 16 / 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

AI: It Doesn’t Have to be at Odds with Creativity

We will walk through how easily accessible data can quickly generate meaningful insights that contribute to creative concepting and output.

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Martha Cotton | March 18 / 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Design for Individuals, Not “People” Using Mindsets

Learn what Mindsets are and how to use them, and how meaningful contexts inform people’s behavior and how these insights can inform your design.

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Expert speaker series: March 15

Location

Courtyard Marriott, Rio Grande Ballroom, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

After years of rapid innovation and growth at all costs, it's time to rethink basic fundamentals. We will look at 2020 trends and explore future innovation that aligns with changing values. Learn more

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Martha Cotton

Managing Director, Fjord, Design and Innovation from Accenture Interactive

Location

Courtyard Marriott, Rio Grande Ballroom, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

Location

Courtyard Marriott, Rio Grande Ballroom, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

CMOs are often the first to admit their struggles with innovation, especially compared to their huge ambitions. Join master marketers from H&M, S-Group, and Accenture Interactive to explore creative-tech collaborations that deliver both short-term business benefit and long-term brand success. Learn more

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Jon Wilkins

Executive Chairman – Karmarama, part of Accenture Interactive

Adam Kerj
Adam Kerj

Accenture Interactive Nordics, Chief Creative Officer & Managing Director

Cecilia Steenberg Forsberg

Global Head of Agency – H&M

Lauri Toivonen

SVP Marketing – S-Group

Location

Courtyard Marriott, Rio Grande Ballroom, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

Location

Courtyard Marriott, Rio Grande Ballroom, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

While focusing on how to make brands relevant we're missing an important, broader trend – the decline of personal relevance. Can we create a virtuous circle that incorporates human desire to contribute, be recognized and belong? Learn more

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Mark Curtis
Mark Curtis

Chief Client Officer & Co-Founder – Fjord

Location

Courtyard Marriott, Rio Grande Ballroom, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

Location

Courtyard Marriott, Rio Grande Ballroom, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

We can all make tweet-worthy technology that impresses for a moment, but how much of it creates meaningful, positive change in everyday lives? This session encourages attendees to place the horse (people) in front of the cart (technology) and make cool stuff people actually use. Learn more

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Tammy Soares

Managing Director – Accenture Interactive​

Location

Courtyard Marriott, Rio Grande Ballroom, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

Location

Courtyard Marriott, Rio Grande Ballroom, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

AI will soon be everywhere and the only way to establish a trustful relationship with machines in the future is by teaching them to be sensitive. This session explores the newest advancements in emotional artificial intelligence and the growing interdependence between humans and machines. Learn more

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Eco Moliterno​

Chief Creative Officer Latin America – Accenture Interactive

Location

Courtyard Marriott, Rio Grande Ballroom, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

Austin studio

Let’s talk Trends | March 13–16

You’ll find the hosts with the most at our Austin Studio in the heart of the city. Be sure you swing by to network with some of our best and brightest and hear more about the newly released Fjord Trends 2020. More information to come! In the meantime, email us to be the first to know.

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