People lined up at the Austin Convention Center to pick up their badges Thursday for the Interactive part of the South by Southwest Festival.

President Barack Obama will help kick off the festival Friday with a keynote conversation.

FULL COVERAGE: SXSW 2016

He'll talk about civic engagement in the 21st Century with Texas Tribune Editor and Chief Evan Smith.

First Lady Michelle Obama will be the keynote speaker for SXSW Music.

SXSW Music and Film start next week and everything wraps up on March 20.

-- Where to Pick Up Your Badge --

You can pick up your SXSW 206 badge at the Austin Convention Center in Exhibit Hall 5.

SXSW Interactive/Film/Gold/Platinum registrants will be able to pick up their badges at the satellite location for one more day -- Friday, March 11 only.

That satellite location is at the Palmer Event Center, at 900 Barton Springs Rd, Exhibit Hall 1.

Directions and Parking information available here.

Film / Interactive / Gold / Platinum Registration Open:

  • Friday, March 11: 9AM-11PM                            
  • Saturday, March 12: 9AM-6PM                              
  • Sunday, March 13: 9AM-6PM                              
  • Monday, March 14: 9AM-6PM                              
  • Tuesday, March 15: 9AM-10PM

Music / Film / Gold / Platinum Registration Open:

  • Monday, March 14: 9AM-6PM                              
  • Tuesday, March 15: 9AM-10PM                            
  • Wednesday, March 16: 9AM-10PM                            
  • Thursday, March 17: 9AM-10PM                            
  • Friday, March 18: 10AM-7PM                            
  • Saturday, March 19: 11AM-4PM

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