Mercedes Media Lounge, Hosted by TechSet

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Welcome to the 2019 Mercedes Media Lounge, hosted by TechSet. We are located on the 4th floor of the ACC, in Rooms 17 A/B, just around the corner from the Official Press Lounge. Designed for comfort and incredible entertainment, journalists, influencers, and digerati are welcome to relax, caffeinate, socialize and be inspired!

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We are in a NEW location this year, located upstairs on the 4th floor of the Austin Convention Center (ACC) in Room 17 A/B. This is just down the hall from where we have been for the last many years. Attendees must have badges in order to access this location within the ACC.

2019 Mercedes Media Lounge Hosts & Moderators

Stephanie Agresta

TechSet Co-Founder, Executive Reputation Expert, Innovator, and Change Agent

Co-founder of TechSet and digital-first, PR pro who helps executives, tech companies & brand marketers build important ecosystems of influence.

Brian Solis

TechSet Co-Founder, Author, Analyst and Keynote Speaker

Co-founder of TechSet, digital analyst, anthropologist and 7x best-selling author. Lover of philosophy and good champagne.

Guy Kawasaki

Chief Evangelist and Mercedes-Benz Brand Ambassador

Author, speaker, entrepreneur, and evangelist. Guy will be launching his new book, Wise Guy, at SXSW Interactive.

Lounge Hours

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday, March 8

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, March 9

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday, March 10

9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Monday, March 11

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday, March 12

About Mercedes-Benz

We are one of the world’s most successful automotive companies. With its divisions Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services, the Daimler Group is one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach. Daimler Financial Services provides financing, leasing, fleet management, insurance, financial investments, credit cards, and innovative mobility services. Mercedes-Benz is the inventor of the automobile - and has been passionately shaping its future since 1886. Today, Mercedes-Benz is rapidly changing from an automobile manufacturer to a networked mobility provider.

The Mercedes Me Media Website

Mercedes Me Media is the name of the new online platform, which allows singular live events such as motor shows and world premieres to be extended and expanded into multi-day online communication experiences around the world.

You will be able to follow our #SXSW2019 activities on this site, located here:

https://media.mercedes-benz.com/

About TechSet

Started by Stephanie Agresta and Brian Solis during the rise of Web 2.0 years ago, TechSet represents those who are creating and influencing the future of digital. TechSet became an entrepreneurial movement, launching many popular startups and becoming home to well-known founders, celebrities and digerati over the years. In addition to the Social Media Lounge at SXSW, TechSet hosts custom events at select industry conferences around the world.

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