KARA SAARINEN
EVENT PRODUCER
SXSW EDU
The Learning Agency
2022
Lead Producer
Austin, Texas
As a follow-up to the events we supported around the Tools Competition -- a program consisting of 18 winning teams, made up of entrepreneurs, learning scientists, and researchers from around the world, that receive more than $1.5 million in awards to fund their proposed tool, we produced a one day event inclusive of a tools expo, panel programming, contests and a networking happy hour. Responsibilities included:
- Overall Project Management & Event Logistics
- Agenda Oversight & Strategic Planning Guidance
- Budget Creation and Management
- Run of Show & Technical Production
- Vendor Contracting, Management & Payment
- Creative and Graphic Design, Overall Look & Feel
- Event Staffing
Agency: Indigo Events





