We’re thrilled to announce 8th Wall has been selected as a finalist in the “XR” category for the 23rd annual SXSW Innovation Awards, taking place on Monday, March 16 at 6:00 pm CT at the Austin Convention Center.
The SXSW Innovation Awards recognize and celebrate the most exciting tech developments in the connected world. We will be demoing our Cloud Editor + Hosting platform at the Innovation Awards Finalist Showcase on Saturday, March 14, 12 pm-6 pm CT, at the Austin Convention Center (Exhibit Hall 1).
The Finalist Showcase offers SXSW Interactive, Music, Film, and Platinum badgeholders a first look at achievements in AI and machine learning, health technology, robotics and hardware, wearable tech, and virtual and augmented reality, plus a chance to place their votes for the People’s Choice Award. We hope to see you there!
Of hundreds of applications submitted, 8th Wall was one of 65 finalists selected across 13 categories by a panel of judges comprised of industry peers and experts. Each entry was graded on four criteria: creativity, form, function and overall experience.
https://medium.com/media/f6644d5b12ae5e1aabad11e2e01ded9a/hrefIn the “Visual Media Experience” category, our friends over at Studio Moshon were named finalists for their Women in Motion AR Exhibit, an eye-opening AI- and WebAR-activated art gallery that brought to life oil paintings of inspirational women in entertainment.
https://medium.com/media/de16ffd076232767cb4d978c609b4388/hrefThe winners in each of the 13 categories, plus additional honors (Best of Show, People’s Choice, the David Carr Prize, and the SXSW Hall of Fame) will be awarded at the 23rd annual SXSW Innovation Awards presented by Sprinklr on Monday, March 16, 2020.
You can find more information about the SXSW Innovation Awards and view the complete list of 2020 finalists here.
Don’t miss it: Our very own VP of Product Tom Emrich will be speaking about the future of AR/VR/MR in advertising and marketing at “Advertising Enters The Next Dimension” on March 17th from 3:30–4:30 at the Fairmont/ Manchest EFG venue.
About SXSW
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. An essential destination for global professionals, the event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2020 will take place March 13–22, 2020. For more information, please visit sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend. SXSW 2020 is sponsored by White Claw, American Express and The Austin Chronicle.
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