SXSW Interactive is four days of madness, and if the company is footing the bill, you're probably still expected to get some work done while you're there. This guide will help you free up extra time, so you can still GSD when you're OOO.
8. They all say pretty much the
same thing:
Wear comfortable shoes.
Drink lots of water.
h2o
h2o
Eat well. Or bring Tums.
h2o
TUMS
Party, but not like you did in college .
Assume everything will take longer than you think.
29. MophieÂŽ iPhone Battery Case
By day your smartphone will act as a notepad,
camera, map and concierge. By night, youâll need
to follow up on emails and connect with friends
and coworkers. Be prepared with an extra battery.
30. Powerstrip
Donât want to spring for a Mophie?
Keep in mind outlets are scarce.
Best to be prepared, and make a
few friends while you charge.
31. Wi-Fi Hotspot
Though Wi-Fi is abundant, it can
also be fickle. Bring along a hotspot
to avert any crisis.
34. These apps will buy you extra time and help
you multi-task.
SXSW GO
Check your schedule,
find your session, take
notes, and email them
to friends or coworkers,
all in one app. Nice!
35. These apps will buy you extra time and help
you multi-task.
Eventbrite
Donât stumble through
email confirmations or
conference directories.
Having all your event
tickets in one place
will save you time and
headaches.
36. These apps will buy you extra time and help
you multi-task.
TaskRabit
You forgot your business
cards at your Airbnb
rental thatâs 10 miles
away? A TaskRabbit can
have them in your hand
before the end of Elon
Muskâs keynote.
37. These apps will buy you extra time and help
you multi-task.
Quip
Need to quickly provide
feedback on a coworkersâ
project? Quip is document
sharing built for mobile, so
you can collaborate in real
time while youâre OOO.
40. Cotap makes mobile messaging with
coworkers fast and easy, and itâs awesome
for coordinating at conferences because
thereâs no need to swap phone numbers.
41. If youâre headed to SXSW, weâd love to
give you a t-shirt. Download Cotap and
message erin@cotap.com for details.