The Appalachian Evolution

The Appalachian Evolution

The following was my panel pitch for the 2018 SxSW Conference for the Intelligent Future track

With the recent focus on the region (thanks to books like “Hillbilly Elegy,” “White Trash,” and others), it is important for interactive professionals and organizations to start looking at Appalachia as an avenue of potential expansion. This discussion will provide a foundation for the region and explain why this region should matter when it comes to the development of American infrastructure and technology plans.

Takeaways

  1. Why has the Appalachian region become a central focus of the media for the past two years?
  2. Why should people and companies care about this region?
  3. What are the possible futures facing this region?