The second annual festival includes a two-day conference and expo as well as happy hours, a music series, and more. Photographs by (2) Glenn Barnette & courtesy of (presenter on stage) DIG SOUTH
April 2, 2014
Dig In!
DIG SOUTH kicks off next Wednesday—make your festival schedule using our personality-based guide
The DIG SOUTH festival celebrating innovation and the digital economy returns April 9-13. It’s bringing top presenters, networking opportunities, and even a hackathon, but you don’t have to be a Silicon Harbor whiz to get in on the action. Pick your personality below to see what the event has in store for you, then find full details at digsouth.com.
SOCIAL BUTTERFLY
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Space Walk
Wednesday, 4-6 p.m.
Local technology and creative companies, organizations, and nonprofits open up their workspaces and invite visitors in for casual meet-and-greets.
Free. Locations vary.
DIG Music Series
Wednesday-Saturday, times vary
Enjoy performances throughout the week, including shows by Mechanical River with Grace Joyner and Johnny Delaware on Wednesday, The Lone Bellow with Jordan Igoe on Thursday, and a DJ and silent disco on Friday.
Locations, times, & prices vary.
Halsey Microcinema
Wednesday-Saturday, all day
Stop into the Halsey Institute’s 34-seat, street-side cinema to catch a series of digital shorts playing continuously. There’s popcorn, too!
Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, College of Charleston, 161 Calhoun St. Free
NET-WORKER
Dig deeper at the festival’s centerpiece offerings
Conference Day 1 & 2
Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Buy a badge for one or both days, catching keynote presenters such as BuzzFeed’s Scott Lamb and Portico Brands’ Marci Zaroff , panels, forums, and more. Getting an all-access day pass grants entry to other special events.
College of Charleston TD Arena, 301 Meeting St. Single-day conference: $325; $250 before April 5; Single-day all-access: $350; $325 before April 5
Expo: Tech & Creative Industry Showcase
Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hear live music and presentations; check out cool gear; and connect with companies and innovators in technology, design, digital media, publishing, and more.
College of Charleston TD Arena,
301 Meeting St. Free
Culturama
Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight
Hosted by Holy City Beard and Mustache Society’s Paul Roof, this finale starts with the free Digathalon “geek battles” (teams face off on vintage arcade games and more). Then party the night away with a concert featuring HoneySmoke and Logan Venderlic opening for Natural Child.
The Alley, 131 Columbus St. For general public: Concert, $15; $10 advance
WEB MASTER
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Wild Pitch
Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 3-5:30 p.m.
First, watch grad and undergrad students pitch their business plans, products, and services for the chance to win cash, investment capital, mentorships, and more. Then, startups take the stage to sell their ideas to accredited investors in front of a live audience. Open to Conference-goers with limited seats available to the general public.
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. For general public: $15; $10 advance
Become a Dignitary
Wednesday-Sunday
Go big with the “Dignitary” all-access festival pass. It includes admission to the Conference and most other happenings, plus exclusive shindigs, such as a launch party at Bay Street Biergarten and brunch at High Wire Distilling Co.
$625; $600 before April 5
Buy your tickets now by clicking here. Only a limited number are still available, and Conference badge prices go up after April 4!
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