LEAD is going back to Texas! Join artists, innovators and thought leaders from around the world as LEAD and LinkedIn head to SXSW. We’ll focus our time on the SXSW Interactive Conference, where you’ll have the opportunity to discover, learn, and network from leaders across several industries. LinkedIn will also activate our LinkedIn Studio space in downtown Austin in the middle of it all, where you’ll get access to receptions, big name speakers, fellow talent and marketing leaders, and more.
Day 1 – The LinkedIn Studio, Friday, March 13th, 2020
Location: Brazos Hall, 204 E 4th Street
Studio Hours: Friday, March 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 from 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Discover new ways to grow at the LinkedIn Studio at SXSW. You can craft a profile that opens doors, learn how professionals are using LinkedIn to unlock opportunities, and see what happens when you tell your network your story.
Important Details:
Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge
Event Type: Activation
Learn more at the LinkedIn Activation Page
* Pre-Panel coffee meet up at 3 pm for LEAD members at LinkedIn Studio
The Future of Work Panel Discussion
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
As we focus on the future of work at the start of the 2020s, new LinkedIn Research reports that empathy will reshape the way employers hire and retain talent. Additional research shows that over 80% of jobs in 2030 don’t exist yet. How should companies and professionals prepare for a new and emerging job landscape? Join this lively panel discussion to understand new ways businesses are investing in employee experiences, reskilling a multigenerational workforce, and harnessing their talent’s strengths to meet the demands of the future
Moderator:
- Mark Lobosco, VP Talent Solutions - LinkedIn
Panelists:
- Carlos Gil, CEO - Gil Media Co.
- John Tarnoff, Author - Reinvention Group
- Sara Canaday, Leadership keynote speaker, consultant and award winning author - Sara Canaday & Associates
Workplace Tracks – Various Locations – Learn more here
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Please make time to attend one of the many workplace tracks scheduled throughout the weekend.
Networking Dinner at Parkside
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: 301 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Join us, and a select group of LEAD members, for an opportunity to share and connect in Austin’s lively downtown area. Parkside offers a casual venue for unpretentious, but bold take on New American cuisine and a wide variety of craft cocktails.
Day 2 – The LinkedIn Studio, Saturday, March 14th, 2020
Coffee Meet Up
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: The LinkedIn Studio at Brazos Hall
204 E 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701
We’re excited to announce that Chance The Rapper will be at the LinkedIn Studio on Saturday, March 14th at 12:00 p.m. Jessi Hempel, Senior Editor at Large for LinkedIn, will sit down with Chance to discuss his breakthrough career and how his passion for music and family extends to his commitment to giving back and demonstrates that anything is possible. Stop by or stream live on LinkedIn.
*LEAD members will be able to enter the studio 15 minutes prior to the public for preferred seating
Join us for daily happy hour on the rooftop terrace and experience internationally acclaimed DJ Michelle Pesce who will craft the perfect musical vibe. Come celebrate and see why DJ Michelle packs dance floors around the world.
Day 3 – The LinkedIn Studio, Sunday, March 15th, 2020
Networking Happy Hour with DJ Michelle 2:00-4:00 pm
Join LEAD members, panelists and SXSW attendees for an opportunity to network.
Please note, attendance at SXSW and admittance to the LinkedIn Studio will require registering for the conference here. The full conference runs from March 13th – March 22nd, 2020 and the LinkedIn Studio is open March 13th – March 15th, 2020.
If you are interested in attending this LEAD experience, please apply to attend using the form on the right
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