More About the “New” SXSW

Thought this article by Caroline McCarthy of CNET was interesting, particularly in light of Professor Kumar’s earlier blog post about SXSW. Yes, while the crowds are huge now in comparison to even five years ago, it is still the main and best event where those in the Web and mobile development fields can come together to network, exchange ideas and even test their latest technological innovations. In terms of the chaotic nature of such a large gathering, McCarthy suggests getting the talented attendees involved in solving some of the less than organized aspects of the conference such as the complex online schedule. So, larger may not necessarily mean more diluted or less inspiring; rather the possibility exists to keep some of that underground cache even though now very much in the mainstream.