By Scott Nolan, Senior Designer

1. Look at who’s talking, not the name of the talk. (But throw in some wild cards while you’re there. You’ll be surprised what you find.)
2. You will see some terribly boring sessions that don’t live up to the hype.
3. Bring your chargers, your smart phone and tablets will die.
4. Get to Austin at least a full day early so you can check out what it’s like, find out where things are, but most importantly catch up on some sleep.
5. Plan early, the hotels book out quickly.
6. There isn’t a lot of (in fact pretty much any) healthy food in Austin.
7. Watch out for the zebra crossings – they don’t work the same way. The lights don’t even beep for the blind.
8. The weather is random, so pack for all seasons.
9. Watch out for weekday rush hours when you’re trying to get around. They’re nuts.
10. Finally check out SX Survival