As of September 2, Panel Picker voting is closed. You can, however, still leave comments on the proposals you find interesting. We will announce the first set of accepted panels on Thursday, October 2. Stay tuned to the SXSW Interactive Festival website for these announcements, or e-mail us if you have questions.
Open source software and social web services have enabled users to collaboratively develop projects with the community at large. Now, consumers are empowered to create truly personal devices that fit the needs of the individual, their community, and society. Discover the motivation behind customizing devices, how any individual can now easily create the device of their dreams, and the community’s role in actualizing the new wave of "hardware mashups."