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SUMMARY:Austin AI Alliance Monthly Meeting - January
DESCRIPTION:The Austin AI Alliance is an AI consortium dedicated to advancing the capabilities\, usage & impact\, social responsibility\, and inclusiveness of AI technologies and applications by leveraging the unique resources\, talent base\, and culture of creative innovation in Austin. The Austin AI Alliance is welcoming of all companies and organizations and will help to connect professionals from companies (from startups to global technology leaders)\, universities\, government agencies\, professional associations\, non-profits\, and interest groups—and to elevate all of their respective activities as well as creative collaborative opportunities. \nMembers and Public\, all welcome\n\n\n\nNetwork with entrepreneurs\, corporate leaders\, academics\, students\, innovators\, and subject matter experts building AI in Austin and find future collaborations.\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n5:30 – 6:00 PM | Check-in and Networking\n6:00 – 7:00 PM | Innovation Spotlights and Reverse Pitches\n7:00 – 8:00 PM | Projects\, Collaboration\, and Networking \n  \n\nThis month\, we’re hosting an Innovation Spotlight focused on how AI is reshaping entrepreneurship in an era of constant disruption. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDefining & Measuring the Value of AI-Enriched Data: A Case Study \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you do when your client promised to use AI to deliver “data quality”\, but nobody there had defined the term or its value? \nThis talk by John Morkes\, PhD shows how understanding value is a key driver of success in using AI. Attendees will hear how a Fortune 100 Company’s vague goal for Human Resources data was turned into crisp objectives with relevant metrics\, target outcomes\, stakeholder and team alignment\, measured iterations\, and positive results (including tens of millions of dollars in savings). \nSpecific strategy and research techniques will be discussed\, along with some lessons learned. \nJohn Morkes is a user-centered AI strategist and the founder of Neet UX & Strategy\, a member of the Austin AI Alliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCrisis Is the New Normal: Why the Future Belongs to Entrepreneurs in the Age of AI \nAI is not just disrupting industries — it is exposing how individuals\, organizations\, and institutions behave under pressure. As automation accelerates\, trust erodes\, and traditional structures fail to keep pace\, more people will be forced into entrepreneurial behavior whether they planned for it or not. \nIn this Innovation Spotlight\, Kevin Koym draws on over three decades as an entrepreneur and two decades building innovation ecosystems across more than 20 countries to explore what this moment demands. This session reframes entrepreneurship as a survival skill\, not a career path — and unpacks the capabilities required to move quickly\, learn continuously\, and partner across borders in a world where stability is no longer guaranteed. \nYou’ll hear why crisis is a sorting mechanism\, why pioneers — not empire builders — shape the future\, and why care\, trust\, and social capital are becoming strategic infrastructure in high-performing ecosystems. \nThis is not a talk about tools. It’s a call to understand who you become when disruption removes the guardrails — and how to build\, lead\, and collaborate when the future is undecided. \n  \nFrom Gut Feel to Data Real: Reinventing Forecasting with AI \nWhat if your next big cost savings didn’t come from cutting corners—but from predicting them? In this Innovation Spotlight\, Frank Mendoza shares how a promotions industry leader used AI to transform manual\, error-prone sales forecasting into a precision engine of operational efficiency. \nAttendees will discover how leveraging over a decade of historical data\, predictive AI—not generative—achieved sub-5% error rates in monthly forecasts\, unlocking smarter planning\, reduced inventory costs\, and real-time decision-making. This isn’t just a tech demo—it’s a blueprint for how AI can drive real business impact in complex\, SKU-heavy manufacturing environments. \nWhether you’re in supply chain\, finance\, or AI\, this session will challenge how you think about forecasting—and show you what’s possible when AI meets business strategy. \n  \n\nJoin us at The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States\nParking map below. Street parking is free after 6 pm.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/austin-ai-alliance-monthly-meeting-january/
LOCATION:Austin Community College – Rio Grande Campus\, 1212 Rio Grande St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:AAIA
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SUMMARY:State of AI in Austin 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the State of AI in Austin \nJanuary 27\, 2026 – 3:30pm – 6:00pm\, Austin Central Library \nJoin 200+ AI leaders\, innovators\, and stakeholders for the second annual State of AI in Austin — an afternoon of groundbreaking research insights\, inspiring awards celebrating local AI champions\, an expert panel\, and hands-on demos showcasing what’s next in Austin’s AI ecosystem. \nWe’ll share findings from our comprehensive State of AI Report (a McKinsey-style analysis of research and dynamics across the globe) and our State of AI in Austin Survey (stratified and balanced to accurately represent the citizens of Austin and the greater Austin CAPCOG community)—providing the data-driven insights you need to navigate 2026. \nLast year we had excellent press coverage\, and we expect even more media attention this year given our momentum and growing AI trends. \n2026 Program Highlights \n\nHow AI is changing economic development and job market for Austinites\n2025 Successes in startups\, corporates\, non-profits\, and other organizations\nPrivacy\, Security\, Ethical\, and Responsible AI\nHow cities can thoughtfully adopt advanced tools while staying true to community values\nPractical approaches to Human-AI collaboration that enhance rather than replace human expertise\nAI transformation trends for Austin in 2026\n\nRecognizing AI Excellence in Austin\nWe’ll honor the organizations and individuals shaping AI in Austin across six key areas: innovation and research (Advance)\, real-world applications (Accelerate)\, workforce development and AI literacy (Augment)\, community and societal impact (Achieve)\, responsible AI practices (Articulate)\, and individual leadership. \nNominations are open to both members and non-members of the Alliance\, If you know someone making an impact on AI in Austin\, we want to celebrate their work. Submit your nomination here. \nInnovation Showcase: Share What You’re Building\nShowcase tables are available before and after the main program for teams advancing how Austinites work\, learn\, build\, or govern with AI. Connect directly with stakeholders\, investors\, and experts while demonstrating your work. \nWorking on something you’d like to show off? Reach out to info@austin-ai.org for information about securing a showcase table. \nWhy Attend\n\nConnect with 200+ AI leaders\, innovators\, and stakeholders shaping Austin’s future\nGain insights from comprehensive research on Austin’s AI landscape and global trends\nCelebrate breakthrough work through our AI Awards ceremony\nNetwork with teams building local innovations\nEnjoy light food and beverages\n\nSecure Your Spot\nGet your tickets below. Full Members receive 2 complimentary tickets. Make sure your organization is registered to take advantage of this benefit. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				AGENDA\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				3:30pm – Doors Open; Innovation showcase from members and leaders of AI in Austin \n4:00pm – Welcome and Opening Remarks \n4:05pm – Keynote Address by Vivek Mohindra\, SVP\, Special Advisor to Vice Chair & COO\, at Dell Technologies. He’ll explore:  \n\nThe evolving role of AI leadership in business\, government\, and society\nHow innovation\, responsibility\, and scale intersect\nAustin’s position within the national and global AI landscape\nA call to action for builders\, leaders\, and change agents\n\n4:30pm – Panel Discussion: AI Leaders & Change Agents moderated by Sean Bauld\, Executive Director of the Austin AI Alliance  \nPanelists include: \n\nPaige Fults\, Head of School at Alpha and systems designer focused on how AI can enable deeply personalized learning \nMarta Vieira Gattis\, Vice President of People Strategy and Operations at Indeed\nOji Udezue\, Co-Author of “Building Rocketships\,” a blueprint for fast-growing companies in the age of AI\nLarry Peterson\, Executive Director of Texas Foundation for Innovative Communities \n\n5:00pm – Awards \n5:15pm – Networking and Innovation Showcase \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Interested in Partnering? \nWe’d love to discuss collaboration opportunities and how your organization can get involved with the Austin AI Alliance’s initiatives for 2026. Reach out to us at info@austin-ai.org to connect in advance of the event.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/state-of-ai-in-austin-2026/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
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