The Obama Administration will host a South by South Lawn festival at the White House on Monday, October 3. Meant to evoke the South by Southwest festival (which the President attended this year), South by South Lawn will include the winners of the latest White House Film Festival, musical performances, art displays and other interactive exhibits.
But from the marquee discussion with Leonardo DiCaprio throughout the festival, science and technology are part of the event. DiCaprio will speak with the President and climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe before the domestic premiere of Before the Flood, a climate change documentary produced by DiCaprio (among others), who also appears in the film.
Aside from the conversation and film premiere, there are several sessions in the afternoon that at least brush up against innovation, science and/or technology. Along with the interactive exhibits, attendees can learn more about the Cancer Moonshot, design for everyone, addressing food (in)security and using technology and innovation to address societal problems.
The event will be streamed through Facebook and the websites of the White House and South by Southwest.
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