E318 - Sxsw 2026

Episode Link: News: Human Factors Cast episode 318 (recorded April 2, 2026) - This week, Nick Roome is joined by Megan Michaels to recap SXSW 2026 (March 12–18 in Austin) and its dominant themes, especially AI’s real-world impact, ethics, and the growing need to make “the human piece” explicit. Megan describes SXSW as a convergence of tech, film, music, startups, and government/defense, shares her work as a startup pitch coach (63 teams; she coached about 30), and highlights examples like MyFleetAI (truck fleet safety via sensors and AI) and Tube Bender (efficient conduit-bending for electricians). Support us: Patreon: Buy us a coffee: Merchandise Store: Human Factors Cast Socials: Join us on Discord: Twitch: YouTube: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: Our official website: Reference: Our tools and software: Our Ethics Policy: Logo design by E Graphics LLC: Music by Kevin McLeod: Feedback: Have something you would like to share with us? (Feedback or news): Disclaimer: Human Factors Cast may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here! Mentioned in this episode: 1202 - The Human Factors Podcast Listen here: Listen to Human Factors Minute Step into the world of Human Factors and UX with the Human Factors Minute podcast! Each episode is like a mini-crash course in all things related to the field, packed with valuable insights and information in just one minute. From organizations and conferences to theories, models, and tools, we've got you covered. Whether you're a practitioner, student or just a curious mind, this podcast is the perfect way to stay ahead of the curve and impress your colleagues with your knowledge. Tune in on the 10th, 20th, and last day of every month for a new and interesting tidbit related to Human Factors. Join us as we explore the field and discover how fun and engaging learning about Human Factors can be!

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This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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