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 in the gaming industry.

Meeting with this Mentor is highly recommended if you’re interested in event organization, livestreaming, esports, startups, and startup fundraising.

Taylor Ward ran a cloud based live streaming company, Hubtag, for six years specializing in patented broadcast insurance and digital engagement for events before joining one of the largest event companies in the world, Experient. At Experient, a Maritz owned company, Taylor oversees the emerging tech and gaming markets with a portfolio that includes OGN, Dreamhack, Blizzard, and more. As an event strategist, Taylor works directly with the organizers in the planning, execution, and experience design for their events.

You can see Taylor's full bio on his speaker page.

Advance RSVP is only available for SXSW badges, however there will be two, 15-minute walkup session available per Mentor for SXSW Gaming wristbands.

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