SxSW Party Planning Starts Now: Join us for Pool 2.0

December 3, 2008 by Chris Heuer 

We had so much fun at SxSWi, we were wondering if we could make it any better. While we don’t have the cure for the flu bug that went around last year, we do think we have a pretty good party idea for the next one….

Pool 2.0 is the ultimate tournament for Web 2.0, Social Media and Interactive startups. Originally inspired by the boys from Meetro (now LeFora) and their Bowling 2.0 league and our deep love of billiards and beer, we thought it was time for a gentlemanly competition to see who can really lay some heat on the table. We hope you will join us for a great night of partying and some serious playing.

Introducing: Pool 2.0

Sunday March 15th, 8pm-midnight
Buffalo Billiards, 6th Avenue, Austin, TX
Brought to you by Social Media Club and ????

We have the entire 2nd floor to ourselves (it’s pretty big).  We are bringing in some live music, providing free beer all night (looking for a beer sponsor too, and it has to be good beer) and there will even be some video game tournaments on the side. This is going to be the party of the week. We are even bringing in a special guest emcee and will be live streaming the finals to the world.

Here is the run down.  Web 2.0 or Social Media companies (hoping TechCrunch and RWW compete, but just seeing Facebook against MySpace may be enough fun) can apply for one of the 16 spots by filling out this application form.  The entry fee is $500 per company, with the competing companies essentially being sponsors of the event (though we still need a title sponsor to offset the cost of booze etc…).  It’s a double elimination bracket tournament with two person teams, but that may change if needed.

Companies will be playing for their favorite charity with $2,000 going to the winner’s favorite charity and $1,000 going to the runner up’s charity.

If you are interested in more details on how your company can participate, please complete this application and we will get back to you.

As with all SxSWi parties, space is limited.  Tickets will be given out starting in Janaury, so do keep a close eye on the Social Media Club site and our Twitter account.  If you are interested in other sponsorship opportunities, contact us through our web site.

We are really looking forward to seeing everyone back in Austin and finding out who the real sharks of the industry are. More details coming soon….

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