14 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid On Your First SXSW Trip

Last year was the first time I had ever been to South by Southwest (SXSW), a popular tech, film and music event in Austin, Texas that draws tens of thousands of people.

I thought I was going prepared, but I ended up making a lot of rookie mistakes.

The conference begins this week. If it's your first time attending SXSW, here's everything you need to know before you board the plane.