South by Southwest

Researchers Build ‘Blocky” Twin of UTD in Minecraft for Digital Workforce Training

by | Apr 4, 2025
Hollywood's "A Minecraft Movie" killed it with a record $163 million opening weekend. Meanwhile, UT Dallas researchers have created their own world in Minecraft to develop educational games embedded in the blocky "digital sandbox"—and launched a new startup to advance their efforts.
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Special Edition:
North Texas Innovators Look Back on #SXSW2019
by | Mar 23, 2019
In this week's rundown on ideas and innovation in North Texas, we caught up with local leaders to recap their experience at this year's SXSW.
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cheese
Better Block Helps Churn Up Crowds for World’s Largest Cheese Board
by | Mar 16, 2018
The Dallas nonprofit designed, cut, and build a digitally created barn and 70-foot cheese board the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board's SXSW exhibit.
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L'Oreal
L’Oreal, SkinCeuticals Unveil Personalized Skincare Service
by | Mar 13, 2018
D.O.S.E., a service that is engineered to scan and evaluate a person’s individual skin needs and create a tailor-made, corrective serum, was unveiled at the Fast Company Grill at South by Southwest.
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Here’s Which North Texans You Should Watch for at SXSW

The South by Southwest Conference and Festivals officially starts Friday, and though all the happenings are in Austin, there’ll be plenty of North Texas presence.
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mayors
Deadline Nears to Enter Mayors Matchup Pitch at SXSW
by | Feb 12, 2018
The pitches will be made before a panel of industry experts and mayors including Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, as entrepreneurs compete for up to $10,000 in prize money.
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FastVista
FastVisa to Pitch at South By Southwest in March
by | Feb 1, 2018
The SXSW appearance is just one of many developments for the Dallas startup, which created a platform to streamline the immigration paperwork process.
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entegra
Entegra Joins Dallas Smart City Effort Focusing on Cybersecurity
by | Aug 17, 2017
Cybersecurity is a critical part of establishing smart infrastructure and Internet of Things networks.
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GetPayroll

GetPayroll Launches App
for ‘Micro-Companies’ at SXSW

by | Mar 24, 2017
SIMON is a three-click app intended for use by companies with fewer than 10 employees.
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900lbs of Creative Will Offer ‘Sights and Sounds of SXSW’ Through VR Experiences
by | Mar 7, 2017
The 360-degree video will highlight keynote speakers, live bands, and other fun events during this month’s South by Southwest Conference and Festival in Austin.
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Matthew Lewis
CommonEdits Creates Digital Library to Protect Artists’ Rights
by | Jun 27, 2016
Dallas startup CommonEdits wants to remove the legal wall remix musicians face with a drag-along license that gives credit to original artists
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Mark Cuban Makes Headlines with Austin Appearance
by | Mar 14, 2016
Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks and an investor on the hit ABC television show Shark Tank, was in the news over the weekend for his appearance in Austin near the South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals.
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