Vote for nFusion's SXSW Interactive Panels, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

Okay, so maybe John, Bill, Susan and Michelle aren't gearing up to perform as a Beatles tribute act at the SXSW Music Festival, but each is ready to hop up on stage and lead a fab panel that will have you clamoring for an encore. Yes, this is the time of year when organizers of SXSW Interactive seek the input of the audience (you) to help choose the coolest (or, if you're in Texas, the hottest) topics for the annual symposium that brings those rockin' crowds to Austin. Check out nFusion's Fab Four's panels and vote for them here.

Man, it must have been weeks since Austin last won a "best city for ..." gong. Our fair city sure seems to win a disproportionate number of "bests." As Austin Business Journal editor, Colin Pope tells it in his recent post, Austin ranks high for, well, just about everything.

We sent our intrepid nFusion team out to SXSW Interactive to panels, parties and everything in between. We asked team members to weigh in on a handful of subjects as they make their way round the festival. Here's the latest report from CDO Bill Parkes.

We sent our intrepid nFusion team out to SXSW Interactive to panels, parties and everything in between. We asked team members to weigh in on a handful of subjects as they make their way round the festival. Here's the latest report from interactive product manager Steve.

We sent our intrepid nFusion team out to SXSW Interactive to panels, parties and everything in between. We asked team members to weigh in on a handful of subjects as they make their way round the festival. Here's the latest report from copywriter Stephanie.

We sent our intrepid nFusion team out to SXSW Interactive to panels, parties and everything in between. We asked team members to weigh in on a handful of subjects as they make their way round the festival. Here's the latest report from CEO John Ellett.

We sent our intrepid nFusion team out to SXSW Interactive to panels, parties and everything in between. We asked team members to weigh in on a handful of subjects as they make their way round the festival. Here's the latest report from copywriter Jeremy.

We sent our intrepid nFusion team out to SXSW Interactive to panels, parties and everything in between. We asked team members to weigh in on a handful of subjects as they make their way round the festival. Here's the latest report from senior art director Khoa.

I'm just about to pick up my badge and officially register for SXSW Interactive 2011, the all-consuming conference that kicks off tomorrow in my home town, Austin, TX! As an attendee, I am one of the lucky ones given free passage to the evening parties and celebrations, where it's great to network with colleagues, past co-workers and new friends. There look to be some big bashes guaranteed to draw crowds of people.

For all those who are in Austin but aren't able to attend the conference, there are still a lot of FREE parties that do NOT require badges. Read on for how to find -- and get into -- all the parties of this year's festival.

The SXSW buzz is in the air here in Austin as techies, musicians and film buffs prepare their annual pilgrimage to our fair city. This year nFusion will be participating in the interactive conference as John Ellett and Bill Parkes were both selected to host panels.