{"id":4371250,"date":"2024-08-06T22:02:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T20:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/insight\/vote-to-see-dept-at-sxsw-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:36:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T11:36:17","slug":"vote-to-see-dept-at-sxsw-2025","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-in\/insight\/vote-to-see-dept-at-sxsw-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Vote to see DEPT\u00ae at SXSW 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\n\t\tSXSW is the<\/em> event for sharing, learning, and connecting with the latest trends. The event relies on its community to propose and vote on innovative talks for the program. From August 6 to 19, you can vote on SXSW\u2019s 2025 program, which will be held from March 7 to 15, 2025, in Austin, Texas.\u00a0

Support the visionaries of our own DEPT\u00ae community by voting for one (or a few) of the talks below.\u00a0\u00a0\t<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\tIn 2050, 80% of classes will be taken on Roblox<\/strong><\/a>
Emy Cragoe, Technical Business Development Lead DEPT\u00ae

Roblox has become a hub for Gen Alpha to connect, learn, and inspire each other. That\u2019s why we\u2019re predicting that by 2050, Roblox will integrate further into our children’s daily lives, acting as a core platform for education.\u00a0

AI for startups | The 80\/20 principle for startup launch<\/strong><\/a>
Dave Merwin, Executive Sponsor & Product Strategist DEPT\u00ae

This session will look at real-world examples of how start-ups can use AI today. The general idea is that if you use AI to get 80% of the way to completion and you edit the last 20% yourself, you have achieved a massive increase in productivity. If you stop looking for silver bullets but instead look for silver threads that you can weave together, you\u2019ll create real solutions today.

Create XR experiences with Lens Studio in five minutes<\/strong><\/a>
Dheeraj Tibrewal, Senior AR Developer DEPT\u00ae

Unlock the potential of Extended Reality (XR) by learning to create AR experiences using Lens Studio (in just 5 minutes.) This workshop is perfect for beginners and XR enthusiasts alike, offering a step-by-step guide to building interactive AR lenses\u2014digital overlays that transform and enhance real-world environments through your device\u2019s camera.\u00a0

Fostering equitable and inclusive product development through play<\/strong><\/a>
Carlos Dominguez, Sr Director of Innovation and Client Services DEPT\u00ae

What if a playful mindset could foster an equitable and inclusive working environment, leading to more inclusive product development, which translates into better products and higher revenue? Drawing from 20+ years of experience in interactive products, games, and toys, Carlos will engage participants in a hands-on game. Through play, they will discover how a simple game can transform how we engage people, drive innovation, and foster a culture of empathy and creativity.

Out of character: AI and text-based roleplaying games<\/strong><\/a>
Anne van de Wijdeven – Lead Content Creative at DEPT\u00ae

We’ll explore a lesser-known use of AI: online text-based role-playing games. This 50-year-old medium has always relied on detailed technical infrastructures or other human players. Now, GenAI makes it much easier to participate in collaborative storytelling. Roleplaying platforms like Character.AI, JanitorAI, and NovelAI are reaching massive audiences. But what makes these sites so popular? And how does AI roleplaying help or harm those who engage in it?

10 years of pixels and play. A decade of digital design for kids<\/strong><\/a>
Johanne Rasmussen – Designer and Partner at DEPT\u00ae

YouTube Kids launched in 2015 and created a safe online environment for kids to browse in. Fast-forward to today, and we\u2019re designing apps that turn toys into teachers! But here’s the thing: After 10 years of making tech for kids, our biggest challenge is…tech itself. How do we get them to unplug and play? Let’s dive in!

Win the internet with Brandom Content<\/strong><\/a>
Ramin Bahari – Creative Director at DEPT\u00ae

There are brands that seem to have reached a cult status online. While they are wildly successful, there doesn\u2019t seem to be much \u201cmarketing logic\u201d to what they are doing. But their organic reach is off the charts. We are here to introduce a new idea: Brandom Content.\u00a0

Navigating ethical boundaries in advertising<\/strong><\/a>
Pooja Dindigal – Global Head of Impact at DEPT\u00ae

Does the advertising industry’s long history with controversial brands do more harm than good to society, people, and the planet? The drumbeat of criticism is loud: the UN Secretary-General called for a ban on fossil fuel advertising, and advertisers are being called out for working with these firms. While business, and the advertising industry, move towards embracing sustainability and social impact, can we ethically work adjacent to controversy?
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