I read a great article from Robert Scoble on his blog Scoblizer about the growth of SXSWi. He discusses the explosive growth of it, and what can be done to bring back some of the intimacy and true connections that make this a great growth and learning experience.
Do we turn SXSW into something that really becomes a parody of itself, or do we try to save it?
Me? I want to get more of those intimate experiences we used to have. I remember when the entire Web Standards Project fit at one picnic table. I remember having a fun conversation with a small group, all huddled around Craig Newmark in the rain at a BBQ place across the street. I remember being able to get into parties without being a VIP and last year the VIPs even had to wait in line at nearly every party. Heck, I remember when Scott Beale Tweeted in 2007 that he was sitting all alone in an empty pub and I joined him and had a leisurely beer at a picnic table with him and a few other friends. Those days are seemingly gone.
Can we bring them back?
Visit An industry challenge: build “MicroSXSW” to bring back fun times at SXSW at Scoblizer to give your input and suggestions.
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