Round Table: Programming: Landon Zakheim, Monica Garcia Massague, and R.J. LaForce
Summary
An extension of our popular Mentor Sessions, our Round Table Sessions not only allow attendees to learn from the industry experts that sit at each of the three tables in this session but they also allow attendees to learn from the questions and experiences of their peers as well. This Round Table Session will bring together industry experts and SXSW attendees for an enlightening discussion on Programming.
- Format: Round Table
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Contributors
- R.J. LaForce
- Landon Zakheim
- Monica Garcia-Massague
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