A light-hearted and informative introduction to optimizing your SXSW experience (juggling parties, panels, getting around and staying chargedup) from seasoned conference veterans.
I'm a jack of all trades with a knack for creating and executing conferences all over the world (ConferenceBasics.com). I'm the COO of La Red Innova, a conference/platform for internet, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship in Latin America.
I love traveling, writing, photography, eating insects and exploring new cultures... and I often get payed to do all of that too!
i am whatever you say i am...
Mark Couvillion is a user interface designer.
He is also a photographer. He takes pictures. Pretty pictures.
He also runs the technical aspects of 20x2. He pushes buttons and looks busy.
Mark Couvillion is Joel's daddy.
Neiliyo (aka Neil Petty) is an Austin-based solo electronic musician. Known for his high energy shows using a laptop and Telecaster, Neiliyo has performed at various cities around the US, including on-stage appearances at Lollapalooza and Fun Fun Fun Fest.
In two years, he has self-recorded and released two digital LPs, two mixtapes and one EP for local Austin label Artifact Workshop Records. Neiliyo’s latest LP, Runnin’ #Errndz, was launched to great reviews and includes the single, “Micropop” which received airplay on Austin radio staion 101x.
Outside of music, Neil is also an interactive copywriter who produces and strategizes digital solutions for Fortune 500 clients.
