The annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference takes place in Austin, TX from March 10th - 19th, 2017. The conference celebrates the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event, an essential destination for global professionals, features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities.

NEA Partners Rick Yang and Vanessa Larco will be featured judges within the SXSW Accelerator portion of the event. Vanessa will judge the Enterprise and Smart category on Saturday, March 11th at 12:30 PM; Rick will judge the start-up pitches in the Innovative World category on Saturday, March 11th at 5:00 PM.