Hear directly from the voices of those in power making policies that impact everyday life. Browse Government & Politics 2020 sessions like This is NOT a Game: VR and AR for Public Safety, “In the Know” with Open Government Data, Beyond the Books: DC’s Libraries Foster Innovation, and more.
Government & Politics
March 13-16
Convergence Track
The Government & Politics Track aims to discuss issues that affect the lives of all citizens. Topics focus on technology regulation, livable cities, privacy issues, and the challenges of maintaining civil engagement in the age of social media. These sessions also address the difficulties of creating policies that encourage competition and economic growth while balancing legacy systems.
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2019 Featured Speaker, Senator Mazie Hirono - Photo by Debra Reyes
About Government & Politics Track
Smart Cities: Design Cities & Governments for Inclusivity
New tech has created the most connected generation in history – so why does it feel like government is the most disconnected it has ever been?
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EXPLORE 2020 SESSIONS
This is NOT a Game: VR and AR for Public Safety
VR and AR have been around for decades, but recent technological advances render these tools invaluable to improving public safety operations. During this session, panelists from PSCR, gaming, and public safety will discuss the future of public safety user interfaces and how these capabilities are the foundation for a 5G use case.
“In the Know” with Open Government Data
Open-source, publicly-accessible, and machine readable federal government data can be harnessed to solve public problems and glean valuable insights. In this panel, leading public data innovators will explain how they are using open data to promote government transparency and accountability and solve important issues facing the public.
2020 Speaker Highlights
Government & Politics News
600+ PanelPicker® Sessions Announced
Presenting 600+ curated sessions from the SXSW community across our 22 Tracks of Conference programming.
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About the SXSW Conference
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries.
The SXSW Conference provides an opportunity for global professionals at every level to participate, learn, and network. Featuring a variety of tracks that allow attendees to explore what’s next in the worlds of entertainment, culture, and technology, SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.
Learn more about Keynotes, Featured Speakers, and Session Formats across the 22 Tracks of programming for the 2020 SXSW Conference.
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Register to join us for SXSW Online 2021, a digital experience from March 16-20.
