#GALSNGEAR is set to host a panel discussion and free networking happy hour on Saturday, March 11, at The VORTEX theater and adjacent Butterfly Bar during the SXSW 2023 in Austin, TX.

The sold-out event (click here to enter the waitlist) will begin at 2 p.m. with “How Innovation Drives Creativity and Community,” a panel featuring speakers including Malkia Lydia of Kuyamba Media, director/producer of the documentary Reunion Choir; Adryenn Ashley, technologist-entrepreneur and global leader in blockchain and NFTs; and moderator Frances Illa, an expert in broadcast and virtual event management.

“With this event, we bring SXSW attendees across film, media, and television—as well as the Austin creative community—a unique opportunity to connect in conversation about how new technologies are enabling more diverse voices to be heard, particularly in video production and post-production,” said #GALSNGEAR founder Amy DeLouise. “The VORTEX will serve as the ideal backdrop for this discussion about the intersection of innovation and creative content. And the Butterfly Bar will provide space for deeper conversation and informal networking, making this event a wonderful complement to SXSW programming over the weekend.”

Sponsors will offer goody bags to the first 50 people to be seated at the panel. The session will also include a sneak peek at Evercoast’s immersive technology, powered by Dell Precision workstations. Panel attendees are eligible to win prizes (must be present to win)

Dell Technologies, NVIDIA, and Blackmagic Design are set to sponsor the #GALSNGEAR event at The VORTEX, which less than a 10-minute drive from the heart of SXSW.

The #GALSNGEAR Session and Panelists

The #GALSNGEAR panel discussion, which will incorporate workshop-style interaction with audience members, will start at 2 p.m. at The VORTEX, which is known for presenting innovative performances. The set of I See You, You Are Seen—a fusion of music, art, and poetry exploring oppressions of Black women while illuminating their lineage and strength—will serve as the backdrop for the discussion among attendees and panelists.

The #GALSNGEAR Happy Hour

Following the panel discussion, the #GALSNGEAR happy hour will be a private event, running from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Butterfly Bar, before it opens to the public. The Butterfly Bar offers some of Austin’s best-handcrafted cocktails, boasts a butterfly sanctuary, provides a comfortable environment for conversation, and is known as a cultural hub within Austin.

Registered attendees at the #GALSNGEAR happy hour receive one drink ticket that may be used for a range of non-alcoholic and specialty drinks, as well as wine and local beers.

The sold-out #GALSNGEAR event at SXSW is limited to 100 guests free of charge, and registration via Eventbrite is required. A waitlist is now available.

Sponsorship opportunities at the supporting sponsor ($1,750) level remain available. Inquiries should be directed to galsngear@gmail.com.