SXSW /geekoutThe folks at SXSW have a page that highlights all the "cool" things they have done this year to make the conference more accessable and frankly just fun.

Calendar Apps...
For example, if you use calendar applications such as iCal or Mozilla Calendar, you can create personalized calendars of chosen events right from the SXSW website. Each event page has a link to add selected events to your personalized calendar.

Live Audio Streams from SXSW 2004
SXSW will be streaming a live audio feed from interviews being conducted on the exhibit floor. These will also be archived too. During the evenings of the Music Festival, SXSW will be providing live audio streams from approximately 10 music venues.

iTunes Shared Playlists over FREE Wi-Fi
SXSW is sharing their playlist of over 600 songs by SXSW Music Festival Showcasing Artists to WiFi users running iTunes at selected Austin-area wireless hotspots.

Also of note is that the ID badges have RFID chips...