Tech Cocktail SXSW Presented by LiveShare from Cooliris

Jen Consalvo Feb 24, 2011 Tweet

Several months ago we mentioned that once again, we’ve partnered with SXSW to kick off the SXSW Accelerator program with a Tech Cocktail event of epic proportion. Since then, we’ve been heads down focused on finding a great venue, working with amazing and creative sponsors and most importantly, designing a great experience. We’re so pleased to announce: Tech Cocktail SXSW Presented by LiveShare from Cooliris, Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM (CT) – sign up today!

Some of you may remember last year’s event where we had cowboys and cowgirls wandering around, taking photos and showing off shiny new gadgets amongst the dozens of early stage startups who were demoing their products. This year we’ve got even more in store for you.

Our title sponsor, LiveShare by Cooliris will be in the house, creating a gorgeous, interactive visual experience you won’t want to miss. Make sure you download their app in advance. There’s more info coming soon about how you can be a part of it!

Microsoft, our diamond sponsor, will be there supporting startups and making some fun with a mobile dev smackdown. More to come on that soon!

Applications for Good, platinum sponsor, is an online and in-person, open innovation community where you’ll find others who are looking to help people and do meaningful work with their tech talents. Innovation soars when people, ideas and skills are applied to tough problems. Make sure you check them out to see how you can get involved.  More about their program will be coming soon on TechCocktail.com.

Ascentium, platinum sponsor, is a leading independent digital agency with unmatched fluency in both experience design and technology architecture and integration. Their belief in the marriage of creative and technology, designing and building, dreaming and executing defines everything they do. Come meet the team as they’ll be on hand at the event.

Akamai, platinum sponsor, provides market-leading, cloud-based services for optimizing Web and mobile content and applications, online HD video, and secure e-commerce. They’re giving away a great prize in honor of the event: enter to win a Logitech Revue with Google TV.

GroupFlier, gold sponsor, will be rocking SXSW by text message this year. Make sure to create a free group text on GroupFlier so you can communicate with your friends and colleagues throughout SXSW. Check back soon to learn how we’ll be sharing information via GroupFlier at SXSW.

And of course, the main event: 25- 30 startups showing off their latest innovations around the room! We’ll be posting about each one of them on TechCocktail.com in the weeks to come.

Come check them out, rally them on and get inspired. Bring your cowboy hat, mobile device and smiles for this event – lots of surprises are in store. We can’t wait to see you all there. Stay tuned for more updates!