For those lucky enough, March is the time to saddle up because in a week, the city of Austin, Texas, will host the 2016 SXSW Interactive Festival. And as you may have guessed, Innovators Peak will be there. Guaranteed to be full of exciting events and good times, SXSW can be a bit daunting considering its scope. Luckily for you though, we did all the work. Below are our top picks perfect for Coloradans that will change your world. You can thank us later.

Already feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry: There are several lounges where you can network, recharge and relax between events. We’re already planning to hit up the Comcast Social Media Lounge to connect with major influencers. We’ll be the ones downing the coffee.

Prison Tech Boom: Social Outcomes and Entrepreneurs

Prison reform has been a hot topic, but did you know prison tech is booming? Find out more from the founders of Mission: Launch, a civic tech nonprofit that helps people reenter society after spending time in prison, and the founder of Flikshop, an app that lets the incarcerated receive personalized mail. Two of the speakers previously served time and will speak on their experiences and discuss best practices on how to support unlikely techies. // Friday, March 11, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Hilton Austin Downtown, 500 E Fourth St., Salon E

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