SXSW: Events where volunteerism is the headliner

Sure, SXSW Conferences & Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films and emerging technologies, but something you may not realize is that they also offer a few events touching on the topic of social change and volunteerism.  If you know about a SXSW-related event that touches on this topic, let me know, either by leaving a comment below or contacting me.

Saturday, March 13


A Conversation About Social Change Through Social Media / 12:30 p.m.at Austin Convention Center

A few words, a few pictures, a transformative experience. Good stories are three-way -- they include the storyteller and the audience both in the experience and transport to a third place, a shared experience, together. Learn how social media can affect real social change!

Sunday, March 14


Crowd Sourcing Innovative Social Change / 3:30 p.m. at Austin Convention Center

Social media builds buzz and raises money, but what about real, on-the-ground change? The Social Change Challenge will crowdsource innovative ideas from nonprofits to change the world. We'll share big ideas for using social media for nonprofit program delivery and some good tips for crowdsourcing for social change.


Tuesday, March 16


Change the World, Lives, With Bikes / 11 a.m. at Austin Convention Center

This core conversation will talk about how cycling, the bike and social media are changing the world and lives. You'll learn about Livestrong's community and Bike Hugger's blog, events like the Mobile Social, and the millions who follow Lance Armstrong on Twitter. It's a discussion of bike and pop culture and socializing the good with these Interweb tools.