The biggest music festival of the year is almost here. Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re a seasoned vet, SXSW is an amazing experience. The festival is jam-packed with a number of attractions to peak your interest. Here are a few things to expect this year at SXSW 2018

Exhibitor Booths

The trade show is one of the biggest draws at SXSW. Having a booth on the exhibitor floor gives you the opportunity to not only market your business and spread brand awareness, but to gain invaluable connections as well. The area is filled with a diverse group of innovators ranging from rising startups to established industry leaders like Vydia. SXSW 2017 showcased more than 300 different businesses throughout the exhibit floor. With the number set to increase this year, there is no better place to be if you want to meet the most creative and forward thinkings minds in business. Don’t forget to stop by booth #826 to see what Vydia has in store. We’ll be demoing our Social and Rights Sync technology along with debuting some exciting new upcoming features as well.

Discovery Stage

After you’ve experienced some cutting-edge technology and connected with some innovative businesses, you’ll want to head over to the Discovery Stage. The Discovery Stage features curated content from exhibitors that covers topics of their choosing. Each day you will get a chance to watch and listen to a thought-provoking presentation, whether it be a demo, solo talk, or panel presentation. Vydia will be hosting three-panel discussions on March 14th at the Discovery Stage that you should definitely check out:

  • Your Video Has Gone Viral. Now What? A Creator’s Survival Guide To Protecting Your Content Before It’s Too Late (10:30 am – 11:10 am)
    • Get the facts you need on how to effectively protect your video and audio content across the web with Vydia CEO Roy LaManna.
  • Calculating Your Value: Why Knowing Your Worth is a Game Changer (11:30 am – 12:10 pm)
      • Be your own boss––learn how to accurately analyze and leverage your streaming analytics to make the best business decision for your career. Join Roy LaManna (CEO of Vydia), Alex White (CO-Founder of Next Big Sound), and Jared Goldner (Director Of Audience Relations At Music Audience Exchange) for this captivating discussion.
  • #TimesUp: Turning the Hashtag Into Action In A Structureless Music Industry (14th 12:30 pm – 1:10 pm)
    • Dealing with harassment is hard enough in the workplace, but what happens when the workplace is a studio, a club, or a tour bus? Drop by and hear from Mary Lambert, Emma White, and Emily Hackett on this important issue.

Performance

It wouldn’t be SXSW without the music. You will be hard-pressed to find a more diverse collection of performers than what SXSW has to offer year in and year out. With artists from 63 different countries around the world performing a wide range of genres, SXSW is a music lover’s paradise. This year, Vydia has a number of creators that will be performing at the festival throughout the week. Some names to look out for include AJ Tracey, Farina, and Da Baby. To stay up to date on all the acts that will be performing, check out SXSW’s YouTube Music Video Playlist.

Make sure you stop by the Vydia SXSW booth #826 to show us what you got! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to keep up with where will be during the event.