BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Austin AI Alliance - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://austin-ai.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Austin AI Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T131947 CREATED:20251027T171305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T163027Z UID:10000152-1769527800-1769536800@austin-ai.org 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 CATEGORIES:AAIA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/STATE-OF-AI-IN-AUSTIN-JANUARY-27-2026-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin AI Alliance":MAILTO:info@austin-ai.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR