Person A: “Hey, I heard you’re presenting at SXSWi?”

Me: “No. Actually I’m just speaking there.”

Person A: “Oh you’re on a Panel? Well, that’s good too.”

Me: “Not exactly. I’m participating in a Core Conversation with Brian Warren. It’s something new this year, and I’m really excited about it.”

Person A: “Is that like a Panel?”

Me: “Good question.”

Person A: “Oh wow! Michael Eisner is speaking at the same time as you. Isn’t that funny?”

Me: “Um, could I just get my coffee please?”

-- Aaaaaaand scene!

While it may seem everybody and their CEO is speaking at this year’s SXSW Interactive, don’t miss the indelible Brian Warren and I talking about Specialization vs. Doing it All. Can a designer/developer do it all, and be good at it all? What effect does specialization vs. doing it all have on:
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