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The BELMONT
Austin, TX
MARCH 13-15
SXSW 2026
I'm a tech journalist, author of The Loop, and founder of The Rip Current, where I cover the big, invisible forces in tech and politics that are shaping our lives.
I'll be in Austin March 13–15 for informal conversations about surveillance tech, AI accountability, automated weapons, and corporate power.
Pick a 30-minute slot, or show up for The Lobby.
March 13 - 15thThe lobby: WALK IN and let’s talk
Each day I'll be posted up at The Belmont, 305 W 6th Street. No agenda, no badge required. If you're working on any of the things I cover — who controls the data stack, who profits from AI, why corporate surveillance keeps expanding with almost no accountability — come find me.
Q: Who should come?
A: Journalists, founders, researchers, policy experts, advocates, activists, insiders
Walk up. No booking needed.
Friday, March 13th
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT
Saturday, March 14th
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT
Sunday, March 15th
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT