SXSW Interactive has become one of the world's premier tech shows and companies from all around the world come to launch devices and apps.;xNLx;;xNLx;This timeline contains some highlights from the weird and wonderful world of SXSW Interactive.
The first SXSW took place in 1987 with an attendance of around 700.
In 1993, SXSW moves to the Austin Convention Center where it is still held today
For the first time in 1994, SXSW introduced 'Film and Multimedia' as another component to the festival.
Previously known as SXSW Multimedia, name was changed in 1997 when it became SXSW Interactive.
Would video become an important part of the Internet?
Is wearable technology science fact or fiction?
A new component for video games called Screenburn was added to SXSW.
Despite popular belief, Twitter was not in fact launched at SXSW Interactive 2007.
Zuckerberg's keynote interview at SXSW 2008 has gone down in history...
SXSW Interactive 2009 saw the launch of the popular location based social network FourSquare.
2009 saw the introduction of the start-up Accelerator aimed at supporting small businesses.
The launch of the Nike+ Fuelband at SXSW Interactive highlights the impending wearable revolution.
Internet sensation Grumpy Cat steals the show at SXSW 2013.
After first appearing as part of SXSW Film and Multimedia, 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of SXSW Interactive.
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