The "Explore" page of the SXSW London App allows users to discover a variety of sessions, venues, and places nearby. It features sections like Recommended, Venues, and Browse Categories, making it easy to navigate and choose between different event types such as conferences, music, and experiences with ease.
Locating Explore Section
The Explore Page can simply be accessed by tapping on "Explore" button from the bar at the bottom of the page.
Explore Section In Details
Deep Search Bar
The Deep Search feature allows users to conduct highly refined searches by filtering results across multiple categories, including:
Top
Sessions
Venues
Conference
Music
Screen
Expo
Experiences
Other
Important Notes
Click on Show All on the right side of any group of results to get redirected to the full list related to this group.
You can quickly add any session to your schedule from the results available by clicking on the schedule icon on the right corner of each session name.
This advanced search functionality ensures users can find exactly what they're looking for with ease, saving time and enhancing their overall experience.
Recommended Sessions
The Recommended Sessions section offers personalized suggestions based on your replies on the survey filled earlier during the log-in process, helping you discover sessions that are aligned with your goals at SXSW London for a more relevant and engaging experience.
Click on "Show All" to see the full list of the Recommended Sessions.
The Recommended Sessions Page in detail:
Search Bar.
Total number of sessions.
List of Sessions with the below information:
Image of the session.
Date and time of the session.
Session Name.
Session Address.
A schedule icon on the right side of the session name, where you can quickly add this session to your schedule.
Venues
The Venues section provides detailed information about event locations, helping users easily navigate and discover where each session is taking place. It ensures a seamless experience by guiding users to the right places throughout SXSW London event.
Click on "Show All" to see the full list of Venues.
The Venues Page in details:
Search Bar.
Total number of venues.
List of venues with the below information:
Image of the venue.
Venue Name.
Venue Address.
Important Note
You can click on the name of the venue, and you will be redirected to the venue details page.
SXSW Local Offers
The SXSW Local Offers section helps users explore key locations within SXSW London Event, including venues, hotspots, cafés, restaurants, and must-see destinations.
Click on "Show All" to see the full list of nearby Places.
Important Note
Click on the Arrow icon in the bottom right corner of the map to enable the app to access your location from the settings of your device.
By exploring the map you can click and pin any nearby places, upon clicking on the name of the nearby places a bar will pop-up with the following details:
Name of the place.
Category (whether it's a café, restaurant, club...etc.,)
Ratings.
Price Range.
Open or Closed now.
Images for the place.
By clicking on Get Directions button, two options will be displayed to either use Google Maps or Apple Maps to reach your destination.
Event Map
The Event Map section is similar to the discover places one except that for this section users can view all the sessions and venues for the SXSW London Event on the map.
You can use the Search icon at the top of the map to search for a specific venue, or click on Switch Map button to filter the locations on the map by choosing only venues.
Important Notes
Click on the Arrow icon in the bottom left side of the map, this will display a pop-up note that you have to enable the app to use your location from the device settings.
Allowing the app to access your current location lets you see your position on the map within the app.
You can scroll up the page to view the full details about the place, including the following information:
Name of the place.
Images for the place.
Address (A copy icon is visible next to the address in case you want to share the address of the place with other attendees.)
Phone Number.
Operation Hours with whether the place is Open or Closed now. (You can click on the down arrow to expand the menu to view the operation hours in details.)
About section. (A summary about the places and its services.)
Similar Places
"Get Directions" button.
Category
The Categories section allows users to explore a wide range of event types filtered by different categories. Each category features a curated list of relevant sessions, helping users quickly find experiences that align with their interests and goals at SXSW London Event.
Click on any category to see the full list of Sessions related to the category you have chosen.
The Category Page in detail:
Search Bar: Search by session name.
Total number of sessions.
List of Sessions with the below information:
Image for the session.
Date and time of the session. (if the session is live, a "live" red flag will be visible instead of the date)
Session Name.
Session Address.
A schedule icon on the right side of the session name, where you can quickly add this session to your schedule.
By providing a comprehensive overview of sessions, speakers, and venues, the Explore section is a valuable reference for attendees, guiding them toward the most relevant experiences and helping them navigate SXSW efficiently.