Scott Wilcox

Scott Wilcox is formerly the Chief Innovation Officer for SXSW LLC where he leads the Innovation Group and drives strategy and business development efforts related to both technology and content. His expertise serves as an important bridge between emerging trends and future technologies, helping SXSW harness value from new ideas and partnerships. The Innovation Group serves as a catalyst for new ideas to become reality, providing the research, experience, and strategy in creating new products and services for SXSW. Scott leads the company in technology and media partnerships, content licensing, software development, live video production, and mobile. Prior to his current role, Scott served as the Chief Technology Officer for 17 years, creating the technical strategy and infrastructure necessary for producing the world renowned SXSW Interactive, Music, and Film conferences and festivals held every March in Austin, TX. In 2012 he co-founded RightRound, a company specializing in internet connectivity, high-density WiFi, and streaming for conferences, festivals, and corporate meetings. He is also a member of the board of directors of Eventbase, the leading mobile platform for premium events.