SXSW launched 33 years ago in Austin, Texas, USA. Next month, more than 150,000 people will convene there once again to redefine the cutting-edge in interactive, film, music and culture, focusing on trends like these: AI; Academic Assessment and Accountability; Blockchain; Civic Engagement; Cultural Responsibility; Inclusive Practice; Leadership; the Science of Learning; School Safety; Storytelling; Universal Design; Wellness; XR. Why wait? You can explore these and other important trends this month - and have some fun - through these awesome upcoming events.

Follow this link to the insider's guide to Carnevale di Venezia, running 8-25 Feb. in Venice: https://www.theveniceinsider.com.

Febuary Events

• 16 Jan. - 8 Feb. | Igloofest, Montreal
• 22 Jan. - 2 Feb. | International Film Festival Rotterdam
• 22 Jan. - 2 Feb. | Sundance Film Festival, Park City
• 25 Jan. - 1 Feb. | Snowattack Ski, Snowboard & Music Festival, Les Orres
• 30 Jan. - 1 Feb. | Super Bowl LIII Music Fest, Miami
• 1-6 | Shiprocked, New Orleans
• 4-6 | GreenBiz 20, Phoenix
• 5-7 | Pause Fest, Melbourne
• 6-29 | Copenhagen Winter Jazz Festival
• 6-7 | Digital Entertainment World, Marina del Rey
• 7-8 | Creative Leaders Retreat, New Orleans
• 8-25 | Carnevale di Venezia
• 9-11 | IAB Annual Leadership Meeting, Palm Desert
• 10-12 | The Makers Conference, LA
• 11-13 | D.I.C.E. Summit, Las Vegas
• 11-13 | Surface Design Show, London
• 13-16 | SPRING/BREAK Art Show, LA
• 14-16 | Frieze LA Art Fair, LA
• 16-19 | Brand Insider Summit: QSR, Scottsdale
• 16 | Sarofsky Labs: Freelancing for Motion, Chicago
• 19-21 | Awwwards Digital Thinkers Conference, Amsterdam
• 19-23 | Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival
• 19-21 | The Gathering of Cult Brands, Banff
• 19-21 | MOVE Summit, Pleasance
• 19-20 | Sustainable Brands, Yokohama
• 20 Feb. - 1 Mar. | The 70th Berlin International Film Festival
• 20-27 | EFM Horizon, Berlin
• 21 | Do Breathe, London
• 21 Feb. - 15 Mar. | New York Intl. Children's Film Fest, NYC
• 22 - 23 | Sustainable Brands, Chantaboon
• 23-25 | Carnaval de Binche
• 24-26 | Experience Design Week, Denver
• 24-25 | FITC Amsterdam
• 25-27 | Digiday Media Buying Summit, Palm Springs
• 25 | LeBook Connections, SF
• 27 Feb. - 1 Mar. | Bristol Light Festival
• 27 | LeBook Connections, LA
• 27 Feb. - 1 Mar. | PAX East, Boston
• 27 Feb. - 1 Mar. | The Art Show, NYC
• 27-28 | VERTEX 2020, London
• 29 Feb. - 1 Mar. | Sarofsky Labs: Designing for Motion, Chicago

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