Pool 2.0 is an event at SxSW intended to whet the appetite for fun competition within the Web 2.0, Interactive and Social Media communities.  This event is being produced by Social Media Club, the leading global organization of social media professionals and enthusiasts.  The organization reaches the leading bloggers, podcasters, social media producers, pr, marketing and web 2.0 professionals, many of whom will be in attendance.

To be emceed by Chris Heuer, Pool 2.0 is a 16 team single elimination 8-ball billiards tournament to be governed by the official rule book (whichever one we have on hand that evening).  Held on Sunday March 15th from 8pm to Midnight at Buffalo Billiards on Austin’s famous 6^th Street near the conference center, there will be live music, free beer, media making and a great competition.

Attendance will be somewhere around 400 people who will be required to register and get a ticket beforehand.

Field a Team

If you are a Web 2.0 or Social Media related company, this is your chance to earn the title of Pool 2.0 Champions. Competing teams will field a 2-person team that will be playing for your favorite charity. The competitors should be employees of your company or users of your technology or site.

To submit your team for the competition, please complete this online form and we will contact you shortly.