This is the third year the Penn Center for Innovation has led a group of University-affiliated startups to the conferences and festivals in Austin.
Every March in Austin, South by Southwest—or SXSW for short—features various festivals and conferences that mesh film, music, and interactive media. For the past three years, the Penn Center for Innovation (PCI), in an effort led by Laurie Actman, has made the University’s presence known at the SXSW Interactive events—showcasing and promoting Penn’s innovation activities, new technologies, and startups through panels, pitch competitions, and at the trade show.