From Mar. 9 to Mar. 13, the Interactive Festival at South by Southwest will bring people together from across the world to discuss the latest developments in society.
Last Monday, three experienced speakers shared their stories and research at a South by Southwest panel discussion about the representation of disability in the media.
On Saturday, Samhita Mukhopadhyay, senior editorial director at Mic, and Rashad Robinson, executive director of Color of Change considered how communities can move from meme to protest through online activism.
On Friday, Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer joined Emily Ramshaw, editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune, on a panel discussion about the evolving state of politics.
Before and after kicking off with Festival Opening Party on Friday, the conference will provide a platform for individuals to connect with one another and share ideas on a wide range of topics.