Advance RSVP is available to Primary Entry badge types only. Walk-ups may be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Mentor Sessions offer 15 minutes of one-on-one interaction with industry leaders and professionals from a variety of fields spanning interactive, film, and music.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in music tech, management, marketing/PR, merchandise, websites, and social media

In a 20+ year career, David was one of the first members of the Sony Music "online" department, helping to create the first websites for Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Jeff Buckley and hundreds of other artists. An Austin resident, he now works independently, working closely with Roger Waters, Tori Amos, Thievery Corporation, RIAA and many other artists and organizations in developing their web presence, social media and online promotion.

You can see David’s full bio on his speaker page.

Registrants who sign up online must check-in 30 minutes before their mentor time slot to guarantee their spot. Limited on-site sign up is also available for a small number of Mentor Sessions spots and will begin 30 minutes before the first time slot of each session.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.