2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

Sonic the Hedgehog: 25 Year Anniversary

Saturday, March 19
3:30PM - 4:15PM

Austin Convention Center
Ballroom C
531 E 4th St

Sonic the Hedgehog is turning 25! After racing to the scene in 1991 on the “SEGA Genesis,” the little blue blur has seen it all: the great evolution of gaming - including the rise of online and mobile - international expansion, multiple TV series, and an ascension that’s made him an icon and veritable mascot of gaming itself. This panel will take an in-depth look at his Sonic’s rich history across gaming, TV, merchandise and more, giving fans an inside glimpse directly from key figures in Sonic’s history. Join us as we celebrate the past and look to the future!

Hashtags: #sxsw #Sonic25

Presenters

Aaron Webber at SXSW

Aaron Webber

Sonic Social Media Mgr

Sega





Austin Keys

SEGA Prod Dev Dir

Sega

Mike Pollock at SXSW

Mike Pollock

Voice of Dr Eggman

Sega





Roger Smith

Voice of Sonic the Hedgehog

Sega

Takashi Iizuka

Head of Sonic Team

Sega

Yuji Naka

Sonic Original Creator

Sega

Details

Access
Music Badge, Film Badge, Interactive Badge, Gold Badge, Platinum Badge, Music Festival Wristband, Film Festival Wristband, Artist Wristband, Guest Pass
Event Type
Sessions
Track
SXSW Gaming
Level
Beginner
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