2015 Schedule
Interactive: March 13–17  •  Film: March 13–21  •  Music: March 17–22

SXSW Accelerator: Wearable Technologies 3

Sunday, March 15
2:00PM - 3:00PM

Hilton Austin Downtown
Salon FG
500 E 4th St

SXSW Accelerator pitch event presented by Oracle is a platform to allow early stage technology startups to pitch their product and/or services to industry technology experts, high profiled media personnel, and Venture Capitalists / Angel Investors.

Three companies that have advanced from the previous day and earlier round within the Wearable Technologies category will dazzle a live audience, panel of three judges and co-emcees with their ideas, innovations, product and or services. A grand prize winner for this category will be announced tonight at the SXSW Acccelerator Award Ceremony at 7:00pm in Salon F&G.

The Wearable Technologies category focuses on technology worn on, in, or around the body. As this major technology cycle advances we are seeking all types of wearable products that advance human performance and wellness, as well as those involved in apparel, accessories, fashion and lifestyle.

For an entire list of 2015 SXSW Accelerator Finalist go to http://sxsw.com/interactive/2015-sxsw-accelerator-finalists

Hashtags

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Presenters

Bob Metcalfe

Prof of Innovation

The University of Texas at Austin

Bob Metcalfe is Professor of Innovation and Murchison Fellow of Free Enterprise in The University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering.

Dr. Metcalfe was an Inter net pioneer at MI...

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Brad King

Co-Dir Center for Emerging Media Design & Dev

Ball State University

Brad King is an assistant professor in Ball State University’s Department of Journalism, and the co-director of the Center for Emerging Media Design & Development. He earned his Masters in Journali...

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Don Dodge

Developer Advocate

Google

Ethan Kurzweil

Partner

Bessemer Venture Partners

James Park at SXSW

James Park

CEO & Co-Founder

Fitbit

James Park is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for creating great products and companies. Fitbit is the third startup that he has founded. Previously, James was a Director of Product Developmen...

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Details

Access
Interactive Badge, Gold Badge, Platinum Badge
Type
Pitch Event
Theme
Startup Village and Business
Level
Intermediate

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