In a recent LinkedIn post, Kobiomenaka highlights a common frustration for event attendees: the difficulty of navigating official websites for crucial planning. Kobiomenaka, who was preparing to attend #SXSWLondon, found the official event website to be a significant hurdle, particularly when trying to organize their schedule around specific attendance days.
Frustrated by the inability to filter speakers by day, a feature Kobiomenaka deemed essential for efficient planning, they took matters into their own hands. As Kobiomenaka stated in their post:
“The official site was doing my head in. You can’t filter speakers by day, which makes planning almost impossible if you only have specific days you’re attending.”
A Proactive Solution to Event Planning Challenges
Instead of solely relying on the official platform, Kobiomenaka developed a personal website to streamline the SXSW London experience. This initiative, born out of a desire to solve a personal pain point, has been met with positive feedback from others facing similar challenges. Kobiomenaka shared their creation, emphasizing its user-centric design and lack of intrusive tracking.
According to Kobiomenaka, the custom site offers key functionalities that were missing or difficult to access on the official portal. These include:
- Filtering speakers by day.
- Clicking through to individual speaker details.
- Saving favorite sessions to build a personalized festival plan.
The developer shared that initial reactions from those who have used the site have been overwhelmingly positive. Kobiomenaka included several testimonials from users who expressed their appreciation for the solution:
“Oh woooow this is epic! Thank you 👏🏾👏🏾”
Another user commented on the broader issue, noting:
“Oh amazing cause their website is really awful”
The Value of User-Generated Solutions
Kobiomenaka’s approach exemplifies a proactive problem-solving mindset, a theme that resonates within the business and tech communities. By identifying a gap in user experience and building a practical solution, Kobiomenaka not only enhanced their own event attendance but also provided a valuable resource for fellow attendees. This initiative highlights the power of individuals taking initiative to improve shared experiences when official channels fall short.
As Kobiomenaka put it:
“Love this initiative, love when folks solve the thing that irks them instead of complaining. Very cool”
The developer has made the site freely available at sxsw.kobestarr.io and encouraged those attending on Wednesday, June 3rd, and Thursday, June 4th, to reach out for a potential coffee meeting. Kobiomenaka also urged their network to repost the information to help others navigate the event more easily.
Kobiomenaka regularly shares insights on leadership, marketing, and podcasting, inviting followers to connect for further discussions and content.
📝 About This Content
This article is based on insights shared by Kobiomenaka on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on June 3, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →