BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Austin AI Alliance - ECPv6.18.2//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:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T193000 DTSTAMP:20260217T212030Z CREATED:20260217T205836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T212030Z UID:10000615-1773077400-1773084600@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:2026 Gateway Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Kick off SXSW with the Austin Technology Council’s annual GATEWAY HAPPY HOUR – Monday\, March 9th. 5:30 – 7:30. Woody’s Bar. For over 20 years the Austin Technology Council has hosted a party for our local tech community in the days before the world comes to Austin for SXSW. This is a “Good Old Fashioned High Tech Happy Hour”…. the kind that got everything started in Austin in the 1990s. \nWhile out of town techies are always welcome\, this party is purposely held before the crowds arrive to bring the focus on people who come from all areas of our tech ecosystem.This year we will also have the CEO’s of about 20 other Technology Councils\, as the Technology Council’s of North America organization is having their annual CEO Summit in Austin March 9-11. Thus we have invited them all to come see Austin Tech in our natural environment. \nFor more information please visit: https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/2026-gateway-happy-hour/. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/2026-gateway-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Woody’s\, 715 W 6th St\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Gateway-Happy-Hour-March.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T230000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T020000 DTSTAMP:20260313T005316Z CREATED:20260313T005316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T005316Z UID:10000636-1773356400-1773367200@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:ClawCon Austin presented by Kilo Code DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/clawconaustin\nAddress:\nCheck event page for more details.\nHosted by Michael Galpert & 7 others URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/clawcon-austin-presented-by-kilo-code/ LOCATION:https://luma.com/event/evt-sl0k1zgFaNpYcn0 ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Galpert":MAILTO:calendar-invite@lu.ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260204T155326Z CREATED:20260204T155326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T155326Z UID:10000597-1773594000-1773604800@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:NachoTuesday: S X S W SaaS & AI Founder + Investor Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:NachoNacho – The B2B SaaS & AI + Services Marketplace\, Connectd\, Ancient Technologies\, MoFo\, and community partner Emerging LA will host this exclusive Austin Founder + Investor happy hour event. This event will include sponsored drinks and appetizers. ​​​​ \n​This networking event will be exclusively for SaaS/AI: ​​​​ \n​- Founders (minimum Seed funded and later) ​​​​ \n​- C-Suites ​​​​ \n​- Investors/VCs ​​​​ \n​- Tech media ​​​ \n​Your application will be carefully screened. No +1s allowed. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/nachotuesday-s-x-s-w-saas-ai-founder-investor-happy-hour/ LOCATION:little woodrow’s\, 520 W 6th St\, Austin\, 78701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SXSW-mar-2026-Happy-Hour-SQUARE-2-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T230000 DTSTAMP:20260313T005320Z CREATED:20260313T005320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T005320Z UID:10000637-1773684000-1773702000@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Miro x Replit Hackathon: Plan it. Build it. Ship it. DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/7cv8plqi Address: 303 Colorado St We will have greeters in the Lobby of the Colorado Tower to guide attendees to the proper elevator. Note: We are unable to validate parking for this event. Austin\, Texas United States Hosted by Miro Community Team\, Brendan Dugan & Zachary Ginis URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/miro-x-replit-hackathon-plan-it-build-it-ship-it/ LOCATION:303 Colorado St\, Austin\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Miro Community Team":MAILTO:calendar-invite@lu.ma GEO:30.268335;-97.741382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260317T171615Z CREATED:20260204T153508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T171615Z UID:10000599-1773851400-1773864000@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Texas AI House – Special event host & time 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. \n\n\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\n\n\n\n  \nTexas AI House. \nRepresentative survey of Austin showing AI trends\, challenges\, and opportunities in 2026 in partnership with Austin Women in Technology.  \nBonus session\, we will dive into one of the key trends identified – AI in the physical World – in a special event hosted on the UT campus by the Institute for Foundations of Machine Learning (IFML). \n  \nInnovation Spotlight:  \nThis month\, we will hear from Charles Donly of HICAM. F2AI at HICAM: Bringing digital fabrication to the U.S. shipbuilding supply chain while seeding a community where industrial innovators learn\, collaborate\, and advance manufacturability.  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nAgenda does not typically change but this month will be:\n\n\n4:30 – 5:00 PM | Check-in and Networking5:00 – 5:45 PM | AI in Austin Survey Results – Displaced or Empowered5:45 – 6:30 PM | Innovation Spotlight: AI in the Physical World\n6:30 – 7:00 PM | Cool things we saw at SXSW / Reverse Pitches\n7:00 – 8:00 PM | Projects\, Collaboration\, and Networking\n\n\n\n\nInterested in sponsoring the survey or other events? Send an email to info@austin-ai.org.\n  \nThe meeting will be held at the University of Texas Gates Dell Complex in the Zaib and Amir Husain Auditorium – room number 2.216. Please note\, this is located on the ground floor. The closest visitor parking is the San Jacinto garage. \n  \n\n\n  URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/austin-ai-alliance-monthly-meeting-march/ LOCATION:University of Texas – Gates Dell Complex\, 2317 SPEEDWAY\, AUSTIN\, TX 78712\, Austin\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:AAIA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-03-03-021151.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin AI Alliance":MAILTO:info@austin-ai.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T210000 DTSTAMP:20260320T032746Z CREATED:20260204T154652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T032746Z UID:10000596-1773946800-1773954000@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:GenAI 2.0: The "Introduction to Generative AI" Second Edition Launch Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person book signing on Thursday\, March 19 at Remedy Bar!\n\n\nThe field of Generative AI has moved at breakneck speed since its first breakout moment. To make sense of where we are and where we’re going\, join the Austin Forum for a celebratory in-person book release party for the second edition of “Introduction to Generative AI” by authors Numa Dhamani and Maggie Engler. \nThis isn’t just a book signing—it’s a gathering of Austin’s most curious minds to discuss the evolution of AI from simple chatbots to the complex\, agentic systems of 2026. Numa and Maggie will take the stage to discuss the major updates in this new edition\, share their insights on the ethical and technical frontiers of GenAI\, and answer your most pressing questions. \nEvening Highlights: \n\nThe Impact of 2.0: Discuss the shift from “content generation” to “task execution” and what it means for your career and organization.\nAuthor Discussion & Q&A: Hear directly from Numa and Maggie about the journey of writing the second edition and their predictions for the next wave of AI innovation.\nBook Signing: Meet the authors and get your copy of the second edition personalized.\nNetworking: Connect with a diverse group of tech professionals\, researchers\, and enthusiasts over drinks and appetizers.\n\nWhether you’re an AI veteran or just beginning to explore the field\, come celebrate this milestone and join the conversation about the technology that is rewriting the rules of the physical and digital worlds. \n \nAttendance Instructions\nAll participants must register for this event via Eventbrite. This will be an in-person event held at Remedy Bar. Paid street parking is available. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/genai-2-0-the-introduction-to-generative-ai-second-edition-launch-party/ LOCATION:Remedy\, 360 Nueces St\, STE 30\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/15534edfae5964b73a45da74eccc81f5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T180000 DTSTAMP:20260320T005833Z CREATED:20260320T005833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T005833Z UID:10000642-1774368000-1774375200@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Women Who Play Big Will Shape AI DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/z8af8wgb\nAddress:\nCheck event page for more details.\nHosted by Amy Daali PhD & Vidhya Subramanian URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/women-who-play-big-will-shape-ai/ LOCATION:https://luma.com/event/evt-waNMovupYOJ7ZSE ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Daali PhD":MAILTO:calendar-invite@lu.ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T223000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T003000 DTSTAMP:20260320T005834Z CREATED:20260227T004046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T005834Z UID:10000626-1774391400-1774398600@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:AITX Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/aitx-mar26 Address: Antler VC Austin\, Texas United States Hosted by Jake O’Shea & Michael Daigler URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/aitx-monthly-meetup-8/ LOCATION:Antler VC\, 800 Brazos St\, Austin\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Jake O'Shea":MAILTO:calendar-invite@lu.ma GEO:30.269531;-97.74078 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Antler VC 800 Brazos St Austin TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Brazos St:geo:-97.74078,30.269531 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T223000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260327T010000 DTSTAMP:20260320T005835Z CREATED:20260306T004241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T005835Z UID:10000631-1774564200-1774573200@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Applied AI Live #3: How To Build Production Grade OpenClaws DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/AppliedAILive003 Address: Antler VC Austin\, Texas United States Hosted by Gary Sheng\, Michael Daigler & Jordaaan URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/applied-ai-live-3-making-money-building-secure-openclaws-for-businesses/ LOCATION:Antler VC\, 800 Brazos St\, Austin\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Sheng":MAILTO:calendar-invite@lu.ma GEO:30.269531;-97.74078 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Antler VC 800 Brazos St Austin TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Brazos St:geo:-97.74078,30.269531 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T225104Z CREATED:20260204T153850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T225104Z UID:10000600-1776274200-1776283200@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:AI in K-12 DESCRIPTION:Who is in your Texas workforce pipeline and what are they learning today? During this spotlight\, you’ll hear from Dr. Suzanne Newell\, Chief Education Strategist for GTS Technology Solutions\, and Laura Browder\, Senior Executive Director of Technology Operations in Austin ISD. Together\, they’ll provide insight into the AI learning landscape in K-12 education – where things are today\, what is needed\, how GTS has been working to support educators\, and how Austin AI Alliance can play a role. \nChalkboards to Chatbots: The Future of K–12 From the outback to the White House\, the conversation about AI in education is already happening—fast and unevenly. This session by Damien Aldridge explores what schools have learned from past disruptions\, what’s happening right now\, and what comes next. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n5:30 – 6:00 PM | Check-in and Networking6:00 – 7:00 PM | Innovation Spotlights and Reverse Pitches7:00 – 8:00 PM | Projects\, Collaboration\, and Networking  \n\n\nJoin us at The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States. Parking map below. Street parking is free after 6 pm.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\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\n \n\n\n \nThe 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. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/austin-ai-alliance-monthly-meeting-april/ LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:AAIA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cad23296c401e3c1210e70f5961a6850.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin AI Alliance":MAILTO:info@austin-ai.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T223640Z CREATED:20260408T223600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T223640Z UID:10000661-1776846600-1776852000@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:ATC April Roundtable Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Humans + AI: Building Teams that Outthink\, not just Outperform\nNavigating the Intersection of Human Intent and AI Agency (The Workplace Angle). In an era of “tool overload\,” leaders face a high-stakes balancing act between driving efficiency and preserving the human ingenuity that defines their brand. This session provides a roadmap for managers to integrate agentic AI without eroding team morale or sacrificing critical thinking.\n\nClosing Takeaway\n“The goal of AI integration isn’t to remove the human from the loop\, but to elevate the human to a higher loop.” The audience should leave understanding that the “right choice” isn’t about which tool has the best API\, but which tool reinforces their team’s sense of agency and expertise rather than replacing it.\n\nSpeaker: Sridhar Sudarsan\n\nSridhar Sudarsan\, Chief AI Strategist at EX Squared\, is a distinguished technologist\, executive leader\, entrepreneur\, investor\, and AI futurist\, currently serving as the founder of an advisory practice helping organizations deploy AI at scale and drive transformational business outcomes. Over the past three decades\, he has led intrapreneurial initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and scaled AI start-ups. As the former CTO at IBM Watson Platform and Partnerships and Avathon\, Sudarsan has pioneered AI strategies across energy\, manufacturing\, aerospace and defense and health sectors.  He also serves as Adjunct Professor for Machine Learning at the University of Southampton. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/atc-april-roundtable-breakfast/ LOCATION:Calavista Software\, 9225 Bee Cave Road Building A\, Suite 350\, Austin\, TX\, 78733\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ATC-UNPLUGGED-BANNER-40.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T222037Z CREATED:20260327T204744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T222037Z UID:10000651-1777107600-1777120200@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:AI Video Production and Digital Twins DESCRIPTION:AI Video Production and Digital Twins\nVideo production used to mean equipment\, editing software with a learning curve\, and the uncomfortable reality of being on camera. AI has changed all three. This 3.5 hour class shows you exactly how\, and gives you hands-on time with the tools that are making it happen.\nUsing NotebookLM\, Riverside\, Descript\, and HeyGen\, you’ll move through a complete production workflow live in class: turning research into a script\, recording and editing footage\, and generating finished video with an AI avatar you build yourself. You’ll leave understanding not just what these tools do\, but how they connect and why that matters for anyone who creates content.\n\n\nWhat You’ll Be Able to Do\n\nTransform documents\, research\, or rough notes into a ready-to-record video script using NotebookLM\nRecord clean\, professional footage from any location using Riverside. No studio required.\nEdit video in Descript by editing text. Cut filler\, remove stumbles\, and tighten your message without touching a timeline.\nProduce faceless explainer-style video without ever appearing on camera\nBuild your own AI avatar in HeyGen and generate a finished video with it\, live\, in class\n\n\nWhat Makes These Session Different\nAI has enabled a new generation of video tools that not only make production faster\, they make it look easy. Most video tools make production faster. These tools make it fundamentally different. NotebookLM eliminates the blank page. Descript eliminates the timeline. HeyGen eliminates the on-camera requirement entirely. Together\, they represent a new model for how video gets made: one person\, no crew\, a fraction of the cost.\n\n\nWho It’s For\nMarketers\, educators\, founders\, and communicators who need to produce video content but haven’t found a process that fits how they actually work. No video experience required.\n\n\nBefore You Arrive\nA little setup ahead of time means more building and less waiting on class day. \n Required: \n\nA charged laptop (phones and tablets won’t work for this)\nA topic in mind\, something you’d genuinely want to make a video about\nA Google account (for NotebookLM)\nFree accounts created at: Riverside.fm\, Descript.com\, and HeyGen.com\n\nNo video production experience required. A willingness to make something real in under four hours: required. \n\n \nNeed-Based Scholarships Available\n\n \n\nWhile refunds are not available\, we’re committed to making this accessible. A limited number of scholarships are available for individuals who would not otherwise be able to attend. If cost is a barrier\, please reach out to us at info@austin-ai.org to learn more. \n \nA special thanks to our host and alliance member SKG. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the instructor:\nSteve Mudd is the CEO of Talentless AI\, an AI-native creative studio based in Austin. A 2026 AI Leadership Award winner from the Austin AI Alliance\, Steve is a writer\, filmmaker\, and AI practitioner who has built production workflows using tools like HeyGen\, Descript\, Riverside\, and NotebookLM for brands and studios. He currently serves as an AI Expert for B2B Marketing’s Propolis community\, and his AI content has generated over 10 million views across TikTok\, LinkedIn\, and YouTube. He runs AI bootcamps\, coaching sessions\, and hands-on workshops that help marketers\, educators\, and creators adopt AI tools into their actual work. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/ai-video-production-and-digital-twins/ LOCATION:SKG\, 2010 S Lamar Blvd Suite 125\, Austin\, Tx\, 78704 CATEGORIES:AAIA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Gemini_Generated_Image_pq0wqqpq0wqqpq0w-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T173841Z CREATED:20260204T154027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T173841Z UID:10000601-1779298200-1779307200@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:AI in Professional Education DESCRIPTION:Two industry leaders share hard-won lessons on pivoting to AI — from cannibalizing revenue to building at AWS to writing the book on it.\nMatt Domo is an investor\, advisor\, and author. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Space Force Association and as CEO of FifthVantage — an AI consultancy he frames as the non-consulting model. He will share insights from his career in technology\, including his time as part of the founding team at AWS and his perspective on the current AI disruption. His book\, Everybody Wins\, offers guiding principles and actionable AI strategies for everyone. \nLuke Owings is Chief Product Owner at Abilitie — an exceptional experiential learning platform. He will share the story of pivoting to AI in the early days\, cannibalizing their own revenue\, and creating a phenomenal trajectory for growth. He will also share the latest on the Alliance’s partnership with Abilitie. \nThe 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\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\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-may/ LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:AAIA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_95801.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin AI Alliance":MAILTO:info@austin-ai.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T161329Z CREATED:20260609T161329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T161329Z UID:10000706-1781803800-1781812800@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:June Career Fair & Community Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Women in Technology for our June Career Fair & Community Networking Event\, an evening designed to create meaningful career connections in a supportive\, community-centered environment. This interactive event brings together hiring organizations\, recruiters\, career resources\, and women across Austin’s tech ecosystem for real conversations about career growth\, hiring opportunities\, and navigating today’s evolving job market. \nWhether you’re actively job searching\, exploring your next move\, returning to the workforce\, or simply looking to grow your network\, this event is designed to provide practical value\, encouragement\, and connection. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to: \n\nConnect with hiring companies\, recruiters\, and technology leaders\nParticipate in curated networking and career conversations\nLearn about open roles and in-demand skill sets across Austin tech\nReceive career-focused guidance and professional development support\nReceive audits on resumes\, LinkedIn and website presence\nEngage with interactive career resources and community experiences\nBuild relationships with other women in technology across a variety of industries and career stages\n\nMeet Organizations Hiring and Supporters of Upskilling & Reskilling \nThis event is open to both members and non-members. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/june-career-fair-community-networking-event/ LOCATION:Austin Energy\, 4815 Mueller Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/june-awt-career-Tabling-Logos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T203630Z CREATED:20260318T165045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203630Z UID:10000641-1782118800-1782313200@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Summer AI Intensive 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Summer AI Intensive is back — and seats go fast.\nPresented by the Austin AI Alliance\, the Summer AI Intensive is your path to peak AI performance. Three immersive days designed for professionals ready to make AI their greatest competitive advantage. Come to learn. Leave ready to lead.\nYou’ll choose your track — Leadership\, Developer*\, or Productivity — and spend three immersive days learning from Austin’s top AI practitioners. Not slides and theory. Real tools\, real case studies\, and real access to the people driving AI adoption across the region.\nWhat’s included: \n\nSessions led by Austin’s top AI leaders\nPractical\, in-person guidance among a group of like-minded professionals who support each other’s learning\nHands-on workshops using the latest tools and techniques\, applied to your actual work\nNetworking lunches provide time for shared perspectives with participants and facilitators from every track\nCertificate of completion and verifiable job skills\n\nSpots are limited. Secure yours today.\n\n\n\nDetails: \n\nWhen: June 22-24\, 9AM – 3PM\nWhere: ACC Rio Grande Building 3000 (free covered parking around the corner)\nCost: Early bird pricing $499 (non-members)\, $349 (members)\nLunch is served daily\n\nNeed-Based Scholarships Available \nWe are committed to making the Summer AI Intensive accessible. A limited number of scholarships are available for individuals who would not otherwise be able to attend. If cost is a barrier\, please reach out to us at info@austin-ai.org to learn more.  Refunds are not available.  Attendance is transferable if something comes up. \n*Prior coding experience required for Developer Track. Participants may need access to select AI platforms and API tokens. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Developer Track\n\n \n\n\nBuild a production-grade AI environment\, search agent\, evaluate its performance\, and secure it with ContextForge MCP\nDeep dive into open reasoning and AI architecture with Cognitive AI and your responsibility for ethical AI development\nCrafting AI-generated code into reliable\, production-ready software \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nProductivity Track\n\n\nBuild your AI foundation and find where it can help you right now\nTurn AI into something you use every day — write\, summarize\, design — and learn to improve what it gives you\nBuild your adoption plan and make AI part of how you work\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLeadership Track\n\nAgentic Staffing: creating and managing agents\nAI business model optimizations\, implementation\, and scaling\nEthical and effective governance\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers Include: \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeremy Antoniuk · Mario Facussé · Zen Van Loan · Annie Hardy · Bryon Jacob  · Larry Allen · Emma Pirchalski · John Davison · Ed Stockwell · Suzanne Newell · Karina Hernandez · Romelia Flores · Zoubida Rezki · Jennifer Clemente · Steve Mudd ·  Peter Voss · Rajesh Govindarajan · Danish Sayed · Shravan Raghu · J Whorley · Dilawar Syed \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 We are grateful for the support of Abilitie\, our event sponsor. Because of their generosity\, Early Bird pricing will remain in effect for the Summer AI Intensive. Don’t wait — secure your spot today.\nWhy in person when I can just go online?\n\nThere is a lot of sloppy training out there online.  This in-person program is built by educators who understand learning with professionals who are on the leading edge to give you the best techniques and learning outcomes. \n\nI can’t spare the time.\n\nThese three days will be your most productive three days of the year.  The facilitators will roll up their sleeves with you and give you many AI time-saving techniques.  AI does take time\, but this program rewards you with higher productivity\, greater efficiency\, and more time for you to spend as you desire.\n\n I can’t afford it. \n\nMany employers provide annual skill development funding.  Sometimes these programs encourage “company training programs\,” but many don’t and to be effective in today’s world\, best practices across the industry are extremely valuable.  These skills will translate directly back to your work in many cases.\nWe leverage our membership dues to underwrite this program and provide a limited number of full and partial scholarships. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n We Are Sold Out!\nThanks to an incredible response from Austin’s AI community\, the Summer AI Intensive 2026 has officially sold out. Want to stay in the loop for next year? Join our mailing list.\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 SOLD OUT URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/summer-ai-intensive-2026/ LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:AAIA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Summer-AI-Intensive-2026-Promo-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin AI Alliance":MAILTO:info@austin-ai.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T232730Z CREATED:20260608T232730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T232730Z UID:10000705-1782840600-1782846000@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Podcast Lab: Mastering the Modern Tech Stack for Production & Growth DESCRIPTION:Podcasting about technology moves fast\, and keeping your production quality high while staying consistent can feel like a full-time job. This isn’t a sit-and-listen presentation—it’s a high-utility meetup for Austin’s podcasting community to swap notes on the best gear\, software\, and distribution strategies available right now. We are gathering to bridge the gap between “great ideas” and “great content” by sharing the workflows that actually save time and grow audiences. \nMeetup Flow \n1. Pro Perspectives: “The Minimalist vs. The Studio” (15 mins) \nTo kick things off\, two experienced Austin podcasters will briefly share their contrasting setups: \n\n\nThe “Run & Gun” Setup: Using the latest portable hardware (like the RØDECaster Video or Shure MoveMic) to capture high-fidelity tech interviews anywhere. \n\n\nThe “AI-Enhanced” Workflow: A look at how software—from Descript’s latest updates to Captions.ai—is being used to bridge the gap between raw audio and a polished\, multi-platform presence. \n\n\n2. Open “Tech Swap” & Roundtable (50 mins) \nThis is the core of the meeting. We’ll open the floor for everyone to share their “secret sauce.” Bring your questions and your own tips on: \n\n\nSoftware Shortcuts: What are your favorite tools for remote recording (like Riverside or SquadCast)\, noise reduction\, and automated show notes? \n\n\nHardware That Matters: What are the best mics for different environments and budgets? What are the best 4K webcam/lighting setups for video podcasts on a budget? \n\n\nMaximizing Reach: How are you using the “Clip Culture” to grow? We’ll discuss the best ways to slice long-form tech deep dives into high-impact snippets for LinkedIn\, X\, and YouTube Shorts. \n\n\n3. The “New Podcast Stack” Recommendations (20 mins) \nWe’ll conclude by building a “Community Recommended” list based on the night’s discussion. We will categorize the top picks into: \n\n\nThe “Starter Kit:” best value for new tech shows. \n\n\nThe “Efficiency Stack:” tools for the solo creator with limited time. \n\n\nThe “Growth Engine:” best strategies for reaching a global tech audience. \n\n\nWho should join? \n\n\nCurrent Podcasters: Whether you have 10 episodes or 200\, come share what’s working for you. \n\n\nTech Professionals: If you’ve been thinking about starting a show to build your personal brand\, this is your roadmap. \n\n\nProduction Nerds: Anyone who loves talking mics\, mixers\, plugins\, and platforms. \n\n\nNo gatekeeping\, no fluff—just a room full of creators–present and future–helping each other make better tech content\, faster\, and reaching more people. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/podcast-lab-mastering-the-modern-tech-stack-for-production-growth/ LOCATION:Remedy\, 360 Nueces St\, STE 30\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Podcast-lab.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T193000 DTSTAMP:20260702T143010Z CREATED:20260608T231929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T143010Z UID:10000704-1784049300-1784057400@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:AI In Action: What We've Learned & Where We're Headed DESCRIPTION:Join us! We are hosting a partner event bringing together Thom Singer (Austin Tech Council)\, Sean Bauld (Austin AI Alliance)\, and Ellen Cox (AWT VP of Technology) to reflect on June’s Austin AI Alliance Summer Intensive and look ahead at what AI means for the future of work. \nThe conversation will cover real takeaways from the intensive\, insights from AWT’s career fair\, and an honest look at how AI is reshaping the job market locally and beyond. \nThis event is designed for AWT’s partner community and serves as both a debrief and a forward-looking discussion. Attendees will hear directly from leaders who were in the room during the Summer Intensive what worked\, what surprised them\, and what it signals for Austin’s growing AI ecosystem. From there\, the conversation pivots to the career fair and the bigger question it raises: as AI continues to transform industries and roles\, how do professionals\, organizations\, and communities prepare? Whether you’re a sponsor\, a hiring partner\, or someone navigating this shift firsthand\, this is the conversation that connects what just happened to what comes next and what Austin’s tech community can do about it together. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to: \n\nConnect with Austin Technology Council\, Austin AI Alliance and Austin Women In Technology Board Members\nParticipate in curated networking and career conversations\nLearn about future opportunities within the Austin local job market\nReceive career-focused guidance and professional development support\nBuild relationships with our closest Community Partners in the technology space\n\nAll are welcome! This event is open to both members and non-members of the participating organizations. \nPricing:\n \n\nAWT Members: Free\nNon-Members: $30\n\nRegister at https://awtaustin.org/event-6714746 URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/ai-in-action-what-weve-learned-where-were-headed/ LOCATION:BBB serving the Heart of Texas\, 1805 Rutherford Ln Ste 100\, Austin\, Texas\, 78754\, BBB serving the Heart of Texas\, 1805 Rutherford Ln Ste. 100\, Austin\, TX\, 78754\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ai-in-action-awt-partner-event-july-14-newsletter.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Women in Tech":MAILTO:info@awtaustin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260723T200713Z CREATED:20260723T200713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T200713Z UID:10000717-1785024000-1785455999@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Austin Tech Week DESCRIPTION:Austin Tech Week is a five day celebration\, uniting the brightest minds in Austin’s tech ecosystem. For over a decade\, this annual event has drawn thousands of local entrepreneurs\, tech leaders\, and friends together to connect\, learn\, and maximize business impact. \nBe part of this thrilling evolution from Austin Startup Week that echoes the extraordinary growth of startups since our inception in 2011. What began as a celebration of entrepreneurship has matured into a dynamic explosion of innovation\, spotlighting the very companies that once ignited our startup community and have now become the luminaries of Austin’s tech landscape. \nExpect founder stories\, hands-on workshops\, networking events\, satellite events\, and—of course—the legendary Austin Startup Crawl to close out the week. \nWe’re building Austin’s startup ecosystem every day of the year. But for one week\, the entire community shows up. \nhttps://www.austintech.com/home URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/austin-tech-week/ LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Floor 8th\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/austintech.png GEO:30.268603;-97.741109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street Floor 8th Austin TX 78701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=701 Brazos Street\, Floor 8th:geo:-97.741109,30.268603 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T193000 DTSTAMP:20260723T230207Z CREATED:20260723T230207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T230207Z UID:10000718-1785866400-1785871800@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going? DESCRIPTION:A free\, public workshop with no technical background needed \n​For the last several years\, AI systems have advanced at a pace that has stunned the public and even surprised leading experts. These systems are reshaping work\, the economy\, relationships\, and even crime extremely quickly. \n​This workshop will explore where AI may be in the next 1-5 years and what that means for daily life for all of us. We’ll tackle urgent and important questions like: \n\n\n​Jobs: Could AI lead to mass unemployment or will it help create entirely new kinds of work? \n\n\n​Crime: How might AI supercharge scams\, hacking\, and even crime? \n\n\n​Companions: Will people form deep emotional bonds or even romantic relationships with AI companions? \n\n\n​Society: How do top researchers think these trends will shape our future? \n\n\n​What you’ll get: \n\n\n​A fast-paced\, beginner-friendly overview of today’s most powerful AI systems \n\n\n​Live demos that reveal both the breakthroughs and the risk \n\n\n​Interactive forecasting exercises where you’ll test your predictions about AI’s impact against the broader community \n\n\n​Come ready to explore a future arriving faster than most people realize. A future that could transform not just how we work\, but how we trust\, connect\, and even love. \n\n\nFor details and to register visit: https://luma.com/aisap-fpec URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/where-is-ai-in-2026-and-where-is-it-going/ LOCATION:Windsor Park Branch\, Austin Public Library\, 5833 Westminster Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ai-safety.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T203000 DTSTAMP:20260819T171523Z CREATED:20260723T195313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T171523Z UID:10000716-1787160600-1787171400@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Data Centers:  The Good\, The Bad and The Ugly DESCRIPTION:Join the Austin AI Alliance and the Austin Forum on Technology and Society for a town hall on the realities\, risks\, and rewards of AI infrastructure. This event is in person only. \nEvery time you query an AI model\, stream a video\, or use a cloud app\, you’re relying on a massive\, invisible engine: the modern data center. As our demand for computing power grows\, so does the footprint\, the grid strain\, and the resources needed to keep it all running. Data centers are essential to the AI revolution and they’re driving real progress for business\, healthcare\, education\, and daily life. But they also raise real questions about our energy grid\, our water supply\, and our communities. \nThe Austin Forum’s July 7 presentation covered the technology\, costs\, and impacts of data centers\, and the questions kept coming long after the panel ran out of time. The conversation kept going on LinkedIn too\, with professionals from Austin and beyond weighing in. So on August 19\, we’re back for round two\, and this time\, it’s your turn to lead the discussion. \nThis isn’t another panel talking at you. It’s an extended\, moderated town hall built for community members\, tech leaders\, policymakers\, and environmental advocates to talk with each other. Whether you’ve got a concern\, a success story\, a hard question\, or an idea worth testing\, this is your platform. We’ll dig into the tough stuff and celebrate what’s working\, all in a format built for real conversation\, not just presentation. \n\nWe’ll confront the hard truths first. A moderator will lead grid analysts\, environmental policy experts\, and local leaders through the real risks that dense data center development poses to the ERCOT grid\, local water tables\, neighborhood livability\, and utility rates. No spin\, just the numbers and the tradeoffs. \n Then we’ll look at what’s working. The same group of experts will walk through the architectures proving that data centers don’t have to be a drain on their host communities: closed-loop thermal cooling\, on-site power generation\, and designs quiet and dark enough that neighbors barely notice they’re there. These low-footprint facilities aren’t just less harmful\, they can actually help stabilize the grid and ease pressure on ratepayers. \n\n\nThe goal is practical clarity. Attendees will leave with a real understanding of the tradeoffs at play and the tools to guide better policy\, smarter planning\, and informed advocacy across Central Texas and the state\, positioning the region as a leader in responsible AI infrastructure rather than a cautionary tale. \n\n\n \nCome ready to share on four fronts: \n\nSuccess stories – How is AI\, powered by data centers\, already making things better in your work or your life?\nReal concerns – What worries you about grid reliability\, water use\, land development\, or the bigger picture?\nBurning questions – What do you want straight answers on\, from the numbers to the timelines to the tech itself?\nConstructive ideas – How can Austin and the broader tech community balance the need for computing power with real responsibility to our resources?\n\nWe’ll also draw the line between the data centers doing this right and the ones doing it wrong. Some facilities are straining the ERCOT grid\, draining local water tables\, and driving up utility rates for everyone nearby. Others are proving there’s a better way\, with closed-loop cooling\, on-site power generation\, and designs that barely make a sound or cast a light. This event will help you tell the difference\, and understand why it matters for Austin’s future as a leader in responsible AI growth. \nYou’ll leave with a clearer picture of where things stand\, some real resources to take with you\, and new ideas to bring back to your own team or community. \nStick around after. The conversation continues right after the event at Remedy (3rd & Nueces) for networking and a complimentary drink\, courtesy of Austin Forum Annual Partners\, Champions\, and Friends. \nPlease register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-data-center-dialogue-a-community-town-hall-on-ai-infrastructure-tickets-1995107588504.   \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 Mark Strama\, Director of the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark is the Director of the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life\, and a Professor of Practice in the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas. He also co-teaches two courses on civic engagement in UT’s Plan II Honors program\, alongside Professor Lee Walker. \nPreviously\, Mark spent ten years at Google Fiber working to upgrade the speed and quality of internet service in the U.S.  Prior to that he served five terms in the Texas House of Representatives\, where he focused on renewable energy\, public education\, and electoral reform. Mark received Honorable Mentions on Texas Monthly’s Ten Best Legislators list in three of his five sessions in the House; Texas Monthly said “Strama cares as much about others’ success as his own.”  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy Polvado\, Founder and CEO\, Facilimax \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy Polvado is the Founder and CEO of Facilimax\, an Austin-based company building AI-powered digital twin software on NVIDIA Omniverse for universities\, hospitals\, and data centers. She also leads Harmon Labs\, a vocational school preparing workers for careers in power plant operations\, data center technology\, and nuclear energy\, and serves as CEO of Red River Infrastructure\, developing large-scale data center sites across Texas. \nAmy is a doctoral student at Purdue Polytechnic Institute\, where her research focuses on deploying digital twins to edge wearable devices for frontline workforce training. She is also Chairwoman of the US Proptech Council\, host of the Data Center News Show\, and author of From Data to Deals. Her career spans semiconductor manufacturing at Applied Materials and IBM\, building a real estate private equity firm to over $1 billion in assets under management\, and technology commercialization at UT Austin. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Annie Hardy\, Chief AI Architect and Futurist at Split Futures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the Chief AI Architect and Futurist at Split Futures\, Annie Hardy works directly with customers and through partners to rearchitect the cognitive workforce\, guiding organizations and workers to a human-centered future where artificial intelligence adoption leads to positive human outcomes. Ms. Hardy is a patent-holding inventor on the topics of artificial intelligence\, machine learning\, and computer vision\, with prior work at Cisco Systems as a Global AI Architect and Futurist among their global AI Infrastructure Partners. Ms. Hardy is a startup advisor\, member of the Association of Professional Futurists\, and a seasoned thought leader on the topics of artificial intelligence\, spatial computing\, emerging technologies\, enterprise innovation\, the future of work\, the future of the internet\, workplace culture\, and AI adoption. Ms. Hardy holds a degree in Communications and Spanish with a focus on Gender Studies from Austin College\, and is certified by the Association of Professional Futurists. \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 Drew Kassel\, Energy Analyst with IdeaSmiths \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Drew Kassel is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Webber Energy Group at the University of Texas at Austin\, and an Energy Analyst with IdeaSmiths. In these roles\, he consults and conducts research on large-scale energy systems and electric power infrastructure with a particular focus on electricity demand growth\, transmission expansion\, demand flexibility\, and pathways for powering the emerging AI era. His research examines strategies for improving grid reliability and resilience under increasingly probable extreme weather events through the use of robust capacity expansion models and infrastructure planning tools\, particularly within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). His work also explores the role of grid interconnections\, distributed energy resources\, and utility- and distributed-scale energy storage systems in future grid development scenarios. \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 Stan Kitzman\, State Representative \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Representative Stan Kitzman represents Texas House District 85\, a critical rural and suburban corridor encompassing Austin\, Colorado\, Fayette\, Waller\, Wharton\, and parts of Fort Bend counties. Hailing from Pattison in Waller County and rooted as a sixth-generation Texan descended from Stephen F. Austin’s “Old Three Hundred\,” Representative Kitzman represents a vast geography defined by major resource arteries\, including the Brazos\, San Bernard\, and Colorado river basins. As commercial development and digital infrastructure expand across the state\, his district sits at the direct intersection of regional growth\, critical natural resources\, and agricultural heritage. \n In the Texas Legislature\, Representative Kitzman has emerged as a central leader on resource policy\, power reliability\, and resource management. He serves on the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee\, the House Appropriations Committee (where he chairs the Article III subcommittee)\, and the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. Demonstrating his focus on utility and conservation planning\, he was chosen by his colleagues to chair the bi-cameral Water Caucus\, serves as a Texas representative to the Energy Council\, and sits on the board of the Texas Water Conservation Association. Throughout his legislative tenure\, he has been a vocal advocate for the long-term future of Texas water security\, energy grid resilience\, and the protection of production agriculture. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/data-centers-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:AAIA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Data-centers-good-bad-and-ugly.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTSTAMP:20260812T170832Z CREATED:20260812T165845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T170832Z UID:10000707-1787270400-1787443199@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:AI Profit Con 2026 DESCRIPTION:You’re launching your AI business in August… or you’re watching someone else launch theirs. Join us in Austin for AI Profit Con 2026! \nAI Profit Con is a 2 day business transformation summit in Austin\, TX actionable frameworks\, proven playbooks\, and live implementation for people ready to move NOW. \nWe are living through the most significant economic disruption since the Industrial Revolution.\nAI is not coming. It is already here\, replacing jobs\, reshaping industries\, and rewarding those who act with ruthless precision while punishing those who wait. \nAI Profit Con 2026 is where the most ambitious business owners\, displaced professionals\, and forward thinking entrepreneurs gather for two full days to do one thing: \nLEARN HOW TO MAKE AI PRINT MONEY. FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR THEIR CLIENTS. \nThis is not a tech conference. This is not a theoretical seminar about what AI might do someday. This is a business transformation summit with actionable frameworks\, proven playbooks\, and live implementation\, built for people who are ready to move NOW. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/ai-profit-con-2026/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Austin\, 208 Barton Springs Rd.\, Austin\, 78704\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/POSTCARD_AIPCxAIPM-02-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T200000 DTSTAMP:20260812T165417Z CREATED:20260812T165417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T165417Z UID:10000719-1787767200-1787774400@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Femme Founder Bootcamp S3 - Info Session! (ATX) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an IRL preview of Season 3 of the Femme Founder Bootcamp\, a virtual cohort-based program designed to equip femme-identifying entrepreneurs with the tools\, insights\, and network to thrive in Web3\, AI\, and emerging tech. \n​This info session\, co-hosted by ATX Women in Web3 and Austin Women in Technology\, will highlight what to expect from both the Bootcamp\, including new content\, forum-based workshops\, and top-notch instructors (as always!). \n​This info session is for you if you’re: \n​A first-time founder just getting started and looking for structure\, skills\, and a community that gets it \n​A scaling founder seeking a strategic reboot\, expert network\, and accountability \n​Curious about emerging tech and want to understand how AI\, Web3\, and fintech apply to your business \n​Looking to get involved as a mentor\, partner\, or sponsor \n​What to expect: \n​Hear from program organizers Megan Murray and Kristin Bonds\, learn what’s new in Season 3\, meet past graduates\, and get all your questions answered before the cohort kicks off September 29. \n​About the Femme Founder Bootcamp: \n​Now in its third season\, the Femme Founder Bootcamp is a 6-week virtual program meeting Tuesdays & Thursdays\, 1:00–2:30 PM CT\, kicking off September 29. Founders gain access to 15+ hours of expert-led curriculum — covering founder readiness\, finance\, operations\, Web3\, AI\, branding\, fundraising\, and more — plus 1:1 mentorship\, a private community forum\, and the opportunity to present at the IRL Femme Founder Showcase in Austin on November 4. \n​Past graduates have gone on to be accepted into DivInc\, Google\, UT Texas Venture Labs (TVL) Accelerator\, and Harvard Business School Foundry Bootcamp. \n​🎓 Early bird registration is open NOW! — New Founder: $119 (Regular Price $159) | Returning Founder: $79 ($129) URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/femme-founder-bootcamp-s3-info-session-atx/ LOCATION:SKG: 2010 S Lamar Blvd Ste 125\, Austin\, TX 78704\, USA\, 2010 S Lamar Blvd Ste 125\,\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:AAIA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FFB-S3-Info-Sessions-all-city.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T194500 DTSTAMP:20260812T165036Z CREATED:20260812T165036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T165036Z UID:10000720-1788286500-1788291900@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Silicon\, Systems\, and Supercomputers: The Past\, Present\, and Future of Compute Infrastructure DESCRIPTION:This event will be held in person only. Free admission – registration required. (www. austinforum.org/events) \nEvery breakthrough in artificial intelligence\, climate modeling\, molecular simulation\, energy production\, pharmaceutical design\, and more is powered by massive computational infrastructure. From the micro-architectures carved into silicon chips to the sprawling supercomputers and interconnected cloud clusters that span entire data centers\, compute capacity is the foundational engine of modern scientific discovery\, engineering innovation\, and business operations. \nOn September 1\, join the Austin Forum for a fast-paced\, comprehensive exploration of the past\, present\, and possible futures of compute infrastructure. Our speakers will trace the trajectory of hardware evolution—from legacy chip paradigms to today’s exascale hyperscale clusters—and share a comprehensive overview of the current\, state of the art computing infrastructure. The presentation will conclude with thoughts on the future of computing—from architectures to new applications\, drivers\, and impacts. Spanning technology\, real-world applications\, power/energy constraints\, and global economics; this presentation will give you a complete picture of the physical systems driving our digital world. \nKey Discussion Highlights\n*The Evolution of Silicon: How Moore’s Law drove decades of microprocessor innovation\, where chip scaling stands today\, and why specialized accelerators (GPUs\, TPUs\, and domain-specific ASICs) have taken center stage.\n*Systems\, Clusters\, and Clouds: How individual chips are integrated into boards\, servers\, racks\, and massive clusters that power modern high-performance computing (HPC) supercomputers and public cloud platforms.\n*Future Architectures on the Horizon: What comes next when traditional silicon hits physical limits? An exploration of alternative paradigms\, including 3D stacked chiplets\, optical/photonic computing\, neuromorphic processing\, and quantum integration.\n*Workloads Shaping the Hardware: How applications—from frontier AI training and drug discovery to real-time defense and financial modeling—are dictating future hardware design requirements.\n*Power\, Cooling\, and Economics: Confronting the physical reality of building gigawatt-scale infrastructure—including thermal management\, energy grid demands\, capital expenditure dynamics\, and global supply chain considerations. \nEvent Agenda & Post-Event Networking\n*Presentation: A high-octane\, multi-perspective overview of silicon\, systems\, and supercomputer architectures.\n*Audience Q&A: Bring your technical and economic questions for an interactive session with our expert presenters.\n*Continued Conversation at Remedy: When the Q&A wraps\, the evening is far from over! Head down the street with us to Remedy\, located at 3rd & Nueces\, for post-event networking. \nConnect with fellow attendees\, swap insights on the future of compute\, and enjoy a complimentary drink courtesy of our generous Austin Forum Annual Partners\, Champions\, and Friends. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/silicon-systems-and-supercomputers-the-past-present-and-future-of-compute-infrastructure/ LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026.09.01-Event-Tile.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T203000 DTSTAMP:20260916T174518Z CREATED:20260702T213128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T174518Z UID:10000712-1789579800-1789590600@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Prototype II: Human Guidance and Self-Improving AIs DESCRIPTION:Build the AI agent that does useful work\, grades itself\, and gets better without becoming a corporate liability.\nMost AI “agents” are just chatbots with a LinkedIn headline. They produce something once\, nobody checks whether it was any good\, and the whole thing quietly becomes another tab you stop opening. \nThis is the antidote. \nBeyond the Prototype II: Self-Recursive Agents is a three-hour\, hands-on build session for operators who are done admiring demos and ready to put AI to work. You will build a real\, useful agent around a task that matters to your day job: researching a market\, drafting content\, summarizing inbox traffic\, preparing a customer brief\, or another workflow you actually want off your plate. \nThen we make it smarter. Your agent will evaluate the quality of its own output\, propose a specific improvement\, test that improvement against a benchmark\, and adopt the new version only if it beats the old one. That is the difference between an AI trick and an operational system. \nThis is the longer\, deeper sequel to Mario Facussé’s popular first Austin AI Alliance session on self-recursive agents. The original session opened the hood. This one hands you the wrench\, keeps the theory on a short leash\, and gives you three focused hours to build. You do not need to be technical. You do need to be willing to stop outsourcing your operational leverage to a pile of prompts and wishful thinking. \nThe promise: You will leave with a working recursive agent and a practical operating model for improving it safely—without having to babysit every output\, every prompt\, or every “clever” idea the model has at 2:00 AM. \nWhat You’ll be Able to Walk Away With\n\nTurn a real business problem into an agent with a job description. You will define one useful task\, specify what “good” looks like\, and build a working agent that produces an output you can use—not a generic demo that dies the moment you get back to work.\nGive your agent a quality-control brain. You will add a self-evaluation layer and a small set of “golden tasks” so the agent can judge its output\, identify weaknesses\, and propose a targeted improvement rather than simply generating more confident nonsense.\nBuild a safe improvement loop that earns autonomy. You will implement a simplified recursive cycle: generate\, evaluate\, improve\, test\, and deploy only when the candidate version passes. You will also leave with guardrails that stop regressions from sneaking into production wearing a tiny AI trench coat.\n\nWhat Makes This Session Different\n\nYou build the machine; you do not watch Mario build it. This is not a keynote with tasteful screenshots and a QR code leading to disappointment. The session is deliberately designed for hands-on progress\, with clear checkpoints and a usable result by the end.\nIt teaches the part most AI workshops skip: safe self-improvement. Anyone can prompt a model. Few people know how to make an agent learn from failures\, test its own changes\, and reject a “better” version when the evidence says it is worse. That is the useful bit.\nIt translates production-grade agent design into operator language. Mario will distill the same ideas behind his ATLAS system—adaptive refinement\, self-evolving learning\, autonomous validation\, trust tiers\, regression gates\, and benchmark testing—into a version you can understand\, build\, and extend without a computer-science degree or a spiritual relationship with YAML (Yet Another Markup Language).\n\nWho it is for\n\nAmbitious executives\, managers\, and operators who are responsible for outcomes\, buried under repetitive work\, and tired of hearing that AI is “transformative” without seeing what to do on Monday morning.\nNo-code and low-code business builders who want to move beyond one-off prompts and create an AI system that can improve a repeatable business task while maintaining sensible human oversight.\n\nBefore you arrive\n\nBring one process you would happily fire from your calendar. Choose a repetitive\, judgment-heavy task that takes at least 30 minutes each week: research\, content drafting\, account preparation\, inbox triage\, meeting summaries\, competitive monitoring\, or a similar workflow. If it is annoying and measurable\, it is a strong candidate.\nComplete the short setup checklist sent before the event. Arrive with your laptop charged and your selected tools/accounts ready to use. The checklist will be intentionally simple; its only purpose is to ensure you spend the session building\, not negotiating with a forgotten password reset link.\n\nInstructor Bio\nMario Facussé is the Managing Director of MEF Solutions\, a consulting firm helping private equity operating teams identify high-value bottlenecks and solve them with agentic swarms. He hdesigns self-evolving agent systems that move beyond the prototype phase: systems that handle business work\, measure their own quality\, learn from mistakes\, and earn greater autonomy through evidence rather than hype. \nMario’s ATLAS system coordinates more than ten specialized AI agents across business functions\, from content creation and financial analysis to infrastructure monitoring. Its operating model combines adaptive prompt refinement\, self-evolving learning\, autonomous validation\, capability-based trust tiers\, regression gates\, and golden-task benchmarks—because an agent that changes itself without a test is not autonomous; it is unsupervised. \nHe has spoken at Austin AI Alliance and Comms Week\, and he advises enterprise teams on turning AI experiments into production-grade systems that produce measurable work. Mario’s approach is direct: show the machine\, prove the outcome\, then scale what works. Connect with him on LinkedIn. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/hota-beyond-the-prototype-2/ LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:AAIA,HOTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/austin-ai-youtube-thumbnail-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin AI Alliance":MAILTO:info@austin-ai.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T174000 DTSTAMP:20260907T171404Z CREATED:20260907T171213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T171404Z UID:10000730-1790235000-1790358000@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Reuters Momentum AI Austin 2026 DESCRIPTION:The AI Honeymoon Is Over — Now Comes the Work. \nMomentum AI Austin convenes the leaders responsible for making AI deliver real business value. Across four interconnected pillars\, BUILD\, GOVERN\, LEAD\, and GROW\, executives will explore how to scale AI\, manage risk\, drive organizational change\, and unlock measurable outcomes. \nDesigned for C-suite and senior decision-makers\, the event cuts through the hype to focus on proven strategies\, practical lessons\, and enterprise-scale execution. \nFeaturing a Harvard Masterclass\, startup innovation stage\, leadership and culture sessions\, robot showcases\, and more\, Momentum AI Austin goes far beyond the traditional conference experience. \nRegister at https://events.reutersevents.com/momentum URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/momentum-ai-austin-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/reuters.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000 DTSTAMP:20260916T174018Z CREATED:20260916T173948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T174018Z UID:10000726-1791356400-1791486000@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:2026 UT REAL Health AI Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join researchers\, clinicians\, educators\, students and national industry leaders for the University of Texas System’s 2026 UT REAL Health AI Symposium. This event will explore how responsible\, cutting-edge artificial intelligence is transforming health care through collaboration\, innovation and practical application. \nThis event will be held at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. Visit https://utsystem.edu/ai-symposium to learn more and register. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/2026-ut-real-health-ai-symposium/ LOCATION:1900 University Ave.\, Austin\, Texas 78705\, 1900 University Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705 CATEGORIES:AAIA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-AI-Symposium_Austin-AI-Alliance.png ORGANIZER;CN="University of Texas System":MAILTO:communications@dellmed.utexas.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T170000 DTSTAMP:20260907T172735Z CREATED:20260907T172735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T172735Z UID:10000731-1791961200-1791997200@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:12 Week MBA Fall session DESCRIPTION:The 12-Week MBA is a part-time mini-MBA that builds practical business skills for the AI era. Small\, carefully selected cohorts\, live faculty-led discussions\, action-based business simulations and team projects are augmented by innovative TED Talks that spark new ideas and perspectives. \nThe 12-Week MBA isn’t self-paced\, on-demand video content. It’s a live experience with carefully selected small cohorts designed by two globally recognized brands\, Abilitie and TED. Each session is fast-moving\, practical\, and discussion-driven\, combining clear frameworks with real-time coaching\, breakout collaboration\, and applied decision-making. You’ll leave every session with sharper judgment\, stronger leadership instincts\, and tools you can use immediately at work. Along the way\, you’ll meet like-minded peers and learn with and from each other. \nTED and Abilitie have curated topic-relevant TED Talks and woven them into the selective cohort-based program. These TED Talk moments are intended to spark new ideas and perspective\, frame a challenge\, or reinforce a concept you’ve just practiced. Each talk is paired with live discussion and guided reflection\, so the insights connect directly to what you’re learning and can be applied right away. \nRegister at https://12weekmba.com/austin-ai URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/12-week-mba-fall-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/12wk-mba2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T200000 DTSTAMP:20261002T171057Z CREATED:20261002T171057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T171057Z UID:10000744-1792137600-1792267200@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Austin AI Film Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Austin AI Film Festival is built for anyone who loves movies and wants to see how the next generation of cinema is actually made. Across two days\, leading AI filmmakers step on stage to show their work: the exact workflows\, the technical workarounds\, and the creative decisions behind every frame. \nThe films will eventually be online\, but the explanations won’t. In the auditorium at Zach Theater\, you will watch the best hybrid and generative shorts of the year on the big screen\, then hear directly from the mainstage speakers breaking down the craft behind their projects. \nAlongside these creator breakdowns\, you get keynotes from the pioneers building the tools\, and access to a virtual GenJam running the weekend before the festival. The Official Selection screens October 17\, concluding with our judging panel presenting awards on closing night. \nAAIFF is for anyone who wants to see where screen culture is going next. It is designed for film fans and the AI curious who want to watch incredible movies\, hear the stories behind them\, and experience a great weekend in Austin. It is also built for creators and artists looking to learn real-world workflows from top directors\, tech pioneers eager to see how storytellers use and break their software\, and studio leads and producers seeking a clear look at how modern visual production is evolving. \nOctober 16 and 17\, 2026 in Austin\, Texas. Learn more at austinaifilmfest.com \nPrices range from $79-199. Use code AAIFFCOMMUNITY for a 30% discount code on your tickets purchase through https://luma.com/e3mbx2wg. URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/austin-ai-film-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Zach Theater\, 202 South Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/AustinAIFF.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T203000 DTSTAMP:20260820T224529Z CREATED:20260702T225540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T224529Z UID:10000710-1792603800-1792614600@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Agentic Research Systems DESCRIPTION:Most AI tools answer one question at a time. In this 3-hour workshop you will design a multi-step research system — a reusable workflow that helps you find\, evaluate\, and apply information across the real-world projects you are already working on. By the end of the session you will have a working first draft of your own.\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nThe difference between asking AI a question and designing a research system — and why the second one compounds the more you use it\nHow AI inherits the biases of the web it was trained on — and what to do about it in your own workflow\nA plain-English framework for judging credibility — recency\, authority\, evidence\, relevance\nThe vocabulary you actually need: just-in-time help\, multi-step AI helpers\, triangulation\, automation bias\nHow to wire credibility checks into your workflow so you trust what comes out\n\nWhat You’ll Build\nIn the 90-minute hands-on lab\, you will: \n\nPick one real research problem you actually have — a topic you track\, a brief you write\, a class of question you answer over and over\nMap it into a 3–5 step research system: what to pull\, where to cross-check\, how to flag uncertainty\nTest it with a small data set you bring — your PDFs\, URLs\, notes\nLeave with an MVP workflow and a roadmap for taking it further\n\n\nWhat You’ll Leave With\nYou will leave with a tool agnostic contextual documentation that will allow one to continue learning/developing reliable human + ai research capability no matter what tool prevails: \n\n\none defined research “problem” unique to personal context/needs with 90 day roadmap on how to increase effectiveness and productivity\neducation on how to context engineer foundations for multi-agent systems beyond the session\nAAIA help resources and contacts for system development best practices (people to reach out to when uncertainty/ambiguity becomes overwhelming)\n\nWe will use Austin AI Alliance’s own live research program as one teaching case throughout — but everything you build is yours\, on your own topic. \nWho It’s For\n\nAI-curious folks who have used Claude\, ChatGPT\, Gemini\, or Perplexity once and want to go further\nAnalysts\, researchers\, and consultants who do recurring intelligence work\nCivic\, economic-development\, and policy professionals who need defensible source trails\nBuilders and operators evaluating where to invest their AI time\n\nNo build experience required. If you have used one LLM tool\, you are qualified. \nBefore You Arrive\nRequired: \n\nLaptop (any modern OS; nothing to install)\nActive accounts on at least two of: Claude\, ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Perplexity (free tiers are fine)\nOne real research problem or recurring task you would like to work on live\nA small folder of unstructured material — 3–10 PDFs\, URLs\, or text files — related to that problem\n\nFormat\n\nThe first 60 mins will be educational with a discussion about why/how/where agentic research workflows fall short. The  next 30 mins will be hands on foundational around context engineering and defining research “problem definition” and “desired outcomes” that research “agent” will work towards. One short break. The remaining 90 mins will be a hands on “onboarding” research agent + testing + MVP workflow design + setting up feedback loops. Q&A at the end.\n\n \nAbout the instructor: Larry Allen\nAI is disrupting everything. Trust still builds everything. Larry operates at the intersection by bridging emerging technology with proven B2B partnership fundamentals\, helping organizations navigate change while staying connected to authentic value creation. He has facilitated AI literacy and adoption across all scales: enabling individuals to get the most out of their tools\, helping startups integrate AI workflows\, and guiding SMBs through strategic implementation without losing their core values. Larry synthesizes complexity into strategic clarity that drives measurable outcomes.  URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/agentic-research-system-hota/ LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:AAIA,HOTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/refined_research_system1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T180000 DTSTAMP:20260907T171431Z CREATED:20260907T170351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T171431Z UID:10000729-1794382200-1794592800@austin-ai.org SUMMARY:Future of Communications Conference DESCRIPTION:Global instability is reshaping how organizations operate and respond. AI is no longer an experiment. It’s an expectation. Employees increasingly look to their organizations for clarity\, protection and guidance. \nCommunicators like you stand at the epicenter. The opportunity to influence your organization has never been more available. Step into your power by getting ahead of 2027 now. \nThe Future of Communications Conference brings together internal and external communications\, marketing and HR functions to focus on what’s next: guiding organizations through continuous disruption. This is where the conversation moves beyond merely spotting trends to how best to implement for real business impact. \nJoin global and national leaders in Austin\, Tex. for three days of bold keynotes\, hands-on workshops\, expert panels and peer-driven discussions designed to prepare you for 2027. You’ll learn leadership strategies and best-in-class practices to lead through uncertainty\, guide your workforce through change and elevate your brand across stakeholders\, all to prove your value in the moments that matter most. \nRegister at https://www.ragan.com/store/future-of-communications-conference/ URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/future-of-communications-conference/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Austin\, 208 Barton Springs Rd.\, Austin\, 78704\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austin-ai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/future-of-communications.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR