SXSW is right around the corner, and Capital Factory startups are gearing up to take on the massive annual event in Austin. Are you interested in the new development of EdTech and VR? What is VR, really? Where is 3D printing headed? Have questions regarding mental health? Startups and founders working from Capital Factory have answers to these questions and more. You won’t want to miss these events during SXSW!

 

VR + Global Connections = The Future of Education

What if you could explore Pakistan with your own personal guide without ever having to leave the comfort of your home or classroom? One of the country’s fastest-growing EdTech companies, PenPal Schools, has teamed up with Capital Factory’s own Chocolate Milk & Donuts to create the world’s first learning experience combining virtual reality with global learning exchanges. Come join PenPal Schools Founder, Joe Troyen, and Chocolate Milk & Donuts Founder, Ricky Holm, as they provide a preview of the future of education.

Time: Fri, March 10, 2017

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Who: Open To Anyone

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WTF is VR: VR for Marketing & Advertising

Virtual Reality is all the rage these days! But so what!?

Come join Ricky Holm, founder of Chocolate Milk & Donuts as he takes you on a journey through the immersive media industry! We’ll cover:

• A brief history of Immersive Media
• What’s possible today
• Examples of how you can use VR, AR & 360 in advertising efforts
• Hands-on demos
• And more!

You’ll leave with a complete understanding of the immersive media industry, how you can start implementing this emerging technology into your content strategies and have one hell of a good time in the process!

Time: Sun, March 12, 2017

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Who: Open To Anyone

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Virtual Reality and 360 Video Meetup

Virtual reality and 360˚ video are already having a dramatic affect on the way we can tell stories, spread a marketing message or position a brand. Whether you’re an expert in VR/360˚ or want to learn if VR/360˚ could help further your brand, this meetup is for you! So join us, make some friends, have a beer and try out some VR/360˚ gear!

Time: Tues, March 14, 2017

09:30 AM – 10:30 AM CST

Who: Open To SXSW Badge Holders

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Kahoot! For All: Making Learning Awesome Globally

Kahoot!, a global pop culture phenomenon and game-based learning platform, is on a mission to make learning something that everyone around the world wants to connect with. Over the last four years, Kahoot! has reached an average of 40 million monthly active users, with over 4 million teachers signed up and 15 million public Kahoot! games on the platform. Learn about their vision for the future and get a sneak preview of their upcoming features and products!

Time: Tues, March 7, 2017

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST

Who: Open To SXSWedu Badge holders

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Kahoot! Lounge

Join Kahoot! for free in their activity lounge on March 6th – 9th. Find Kahoot! in the Lonestar East Foyer (far side of the escalators), 3rd floor, at the JW Marriott hotel. To show you how to get the most out of Kahoot!, they’ll be hosting product demos and mini masterclasses – first come, first served! You’ll also get a sneak peek into what Kahoot! are working on at the moment, with some exclusive previews.

Time: Mon-Wed, March 6-9, 2017

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST

Who: Open To Anyone

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SXSW Create

View some slick 3D prints, check out Gigabot 3+, and say hi to the re:3D team!

Time: March 10-12th

Who: Open to Anyone

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re:3D/ Draught House 3D Printing Meetup

Bring your prints to the Draught House & join the gang to relax & muse about the future of 3D printing.

Time: Mon, March 13, 2017

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM CDT

Who: Open to Anyone

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Toilets & Trash: Will 3D Printers Save the World?

Join Samantha for a lively discussion on 3D printing & it’s social impact on the world.

When: March 14th

Who: Open To Badge Holders

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Mind, Body & Technology Meetup

Improving population health, while reducing soaring healthcare costs, is tricky business. Telehealth is becoming a major technological solution to help achieve this goal. Mental health care is a natural fit for telehealth delivery, and the shift towards integrated treatment models of Behavioral Health and Primary Care (Mind + Body) are putting mental health in the spotlight of innovation. Join Cloud 9 for their lively meetup and panel discussion as they cover these and other related topics to fix our broken healthcare system.

When: MAR 13, 2017

2:00PM – 3:00PM

Who: Open To Badge Holders

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