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SUMMARY:Fall AI Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Nov 5th @ UT Austin for our Fall AI Research Symposium \n\nKeynotes include research presentations by:\nVahab Mirrokni\, Google Fellow and VP\, Google ResearchAmin Karbasi\, Senior Director of AI Research\, Cisco Foundation AI\nUT Professors & Researches: Kristen Grauman\, Sanjay Shakkottai\, Danny Diaz\, Adam Kilvans and others\n\nWhen: Nov 5th (8:30 am – 5pm)\nRegistration (required): bit.ly/GenAI-at-UT – free and open to the public\nWhere: Mulva Auditorium (Engineering Education & Resource Center | EER)
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/fall-ai-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Mulva Auditorium Engineering Education and Research Center\, 2501 Speedway\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
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SUMMARY:TBD
DESCRIPTION:**This will be a journal club event**\nTwo Talks:\n1.\n2. \n**Speakers**\nTBD \n**Abstract** \n**Info**\nAustin Deep Learning Journal Club is group for committed machine learning practitioners and researchers alike. The group typically meets every first Tuesday of each month to discuss research publications. The publications are usually the ones that laid foundation to ML/DL or explore novel promising ideas and are selected by a vote. Participants are expected to read the publications to be able to contribute to discussion and learn from others. This is also a great opportunity to showcase your implementations to get feedback from other experts. \n**Sponsors:**\nThank you to [Capital Factory](https://www.capitalfactory.com/) for sponsoring Austin Deep Learning. Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors\,\nemployees\, mentors\, and customers. To sign up for a Capital Factory\nmembership\, [click here](https://www.capitalfactory.com/memberships/). \n[Antler](https://www.antler.co/): Meet your co-founders\, join our global community\, and access capital to build and scale your company faster.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/tbd-2/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, Voltron Room (1st floor)\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:AITX Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/aitx-oct25  Address: Capital Factory Austin\, Texas United States  Hosted by Jake O’Shea
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/aitx-monthly-meetup-4/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Floor 8th\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hack Fair at Austin Tech Week
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/fall-hack-fair\nAddress:\nCheck event page for more details.\nHosted by Jake O’Shea
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/hack-fair-at-austin-tech-week/
LOCATION:https://luma.com/event/evt-g4Z4YljgtD72f97
ORGANIZER;CN="Jake O'Shea":MAILTO:calendar-invite@lu.ma
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SUMMARY:Austin Tech Week AI Hackathon - Hosted by Nvidia & AITX
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/aitx-techweek-hackathon\nAddress:\nCheck event page for more details.\nHosted by Jake O’Shea
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/austin-tech-week-ai-hackathon-hosted-by-nvidia-aitx/
LOCATION:https://luma.com/event/evt-2ZvTSxMQFPur0Er
ORGANIZER;CN="Jake O'Shea":MAILTO:calendar-invite@lu.ma
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SUMMARY:Houston AITX Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/z6vef55b  Address: 1023 Studewood St suite 200 Houston\, Texas United States  Hosted by Michael Daigler
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/houston-aitx-monthly-meetup-2/
LOCATION:1023 Studewood St suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discussion of “Not the End of the World” by Hannah Richie
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online discussion on October 22nd!\n\n\nLet’s Discuss: Data-Driven Optimism for Our Planet \nFeeling overwhelmed by environmental headlines? You’re not alone\, but what if the data tells a more hopeful story? Let’s discuss how data can give us some optimism for our planet! \nJoin the Austin Forum for an online book discussion of Hannah Ritchie’s “Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet.” This groundbreaking book uses hard data to challenge the prevailing narrative of doom. Ritchie\, a researcher at Our World in Data\, argues that while our environmental problems are serious\, they are also solvable. We’ll discuss the book’s surprising insights on everything from carbon emissions and plastic waste to food systems and biodiversity\, and explore its central message: we have made real progress\, and we have the tools to build a sustainable future. \nTo get the most out of the conversation\, we encourage you to read the book or a summary before the event. However\, all are welcome to join\, listen\, and share their perspective\, regardless of whether you’ve finished the book. \nCome ready to discuss\, question\, and explore a pragmatic and empowering path forward for our planet. 🌍💡 \n \nAttendance Instructions \nThe discussion will be held online via Google Meet. Please register to receive the meet link! \nSpace is limited\, so please register only if you’re confident you can attend—and kindly cancel your registration if your plans change so we can open your spot to another participant.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/discussion-of-not-the-end-of-the-world-by-hannah-richie/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Python Coding
DESCRIPTION:• What we’ll do\nLearners and complete Python novices are welcome as well as experts. If you want to start something new\, please see this as an opportunity to jump start the project. If you need help with an existing coding project\, bring it with you and we will have a look at it. If you want to show your complete code to someone else to test it\, or if you just want to consult with python experts you are welcome. \nThe format will be different than regular since this joins the Austin and DC python communities: \n6:30 CST = 7:30 EST we will start the meeting. Join the meetup to view the link.\nThis link may change\, so please check this link again before the meeting. \n7 CST = 8 EST: Announcement + Demo \nAround 7:30 CST = 8:30 EST continue discussions or break into smaller groups. \nAlthough this online meeting is different\, for those new to this meetup\, please check out previous meetups we had to get an idea of what to expect. Here is a link to previous meetups:\nhttps://github.com/Jacob-Barhak/EveningOfPythonCoding \nYou will find there demo code and the folk who presented them. Feel free to clone and star demos that were useful to you. \n• Important to know\nOur focus for this month will be: simli-client-py\nhttps://github.com/simliai/simli-client-py
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/an-evening-of-python-coding/
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SUMMARY:Google AI bootcamp (Austin) - The Agentverse with Google Cloud
DESCRIPTION:**Important:** Register on [AICamp event website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2025102111)[ ](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2025082611)is required for admission. (RSVP on meetup is turned off) \n**Description:**\nJoin Google Cloud Labs for an immersive\, hands on workshop unlocking the enterprise agentverse—a playbook for taking AI from vibe to full-scale operation. \nWelcome to the Agentverse\, the new enterprise ecosystem where intelligent agents collaborate to drive business outcomes. But how do you build and govern this new world? How do you transform the creative “vibe” of AI development into the robust\, secure\, and scalable systems your organization demands? \nThis workshop is the definitive enterprise playbook for mastering the agentic future on Google Cloud. We provide an end-to-end roadmap that guides you from the first vibe of an idea to a full-scale\, operational reality. You will learn how the roles of developer\, architect\, data engineer\, and SRE converge to create\, manage\, and scale a thriving Agentverse. \nGet ready to press start! This isn’t a typical lecture; it’s a hands-on\, gamified mission into the Agentverse. You’ll choose your role\, make critical decisions\, and build your way through a series of challenges. You’ll leave not with notes\, but with a playbook of skills you earned yourself. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n* Master Controlled “Vibe Coding”: Go from intuitive prompts to reliable enterprise components by mastering the Model Context Protocol (MCP)\, ensuring your agents act with precision and predictability.\n* Architect Your Agentverse: Design resilient\, multi-agent systems using proven patterns and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication. Build the foundational blueprint for collaboration and scale.\n* Power Your Agents with a Knowledge Core: Establish BigQuery as the central\, governed knowledge source for your Agentverse. Implement advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to fuel your agents with secure\, relevant data.\n* Implement Bulletproof AgentOps: Define the DevOps practices for a new era. Learn to secure\, deploy\, and maintain observability across your entire agentic ecosystem\, ensuring mission-critical performance. \n**Agenda** \n* 12:30PM – 1:30PM: Check-in & Networking\n* 1:30PM – 2:15PM: Kick-Off & Intro Presentation\n* 2:15PM – 3:15PM: Hands-On Lab (Part 1)\n* 3:15PM – 3:30PM: Break\n* 3:30PM – 4:45PM: Hands-On Lab (Part 2)\n* 4:45PM – 5:00PM: Closing Remarks\n* 5:00PM – 6:00PM: Q&A and Networking \n**Local and Global AI Community on Discord**\n[Join us](https://discord.gg/2DySXfHTFX) on discord for local and global AI tech community: \n* Events chat: chat and connect with speakers and global and local attendees;\n* Learning AI: events\, learning materials\, study groups;\n* Startups: innovation\, projects collaborations\, founders/co-founders;\n* Jobs and Careers: job openings\, post resumes\, hiring managers.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/google-ai-bootcamp-austin-the-agentverse-with-google-cloud/
LOCATION:Google Austin\, Google Austin\, 500 W 2nd St Austin 78701\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:AAIA Lunch and Learn: PROCESS Framework for Data Analytics Design
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for participants with business problem that requires data driven solution\, but little to no technical background to develop it. We will demonstrate how to create a data analytics prototype design using the PROCESS framework (Protect\, Refine\, Organize\, Correlate\, Evaluate\, Suggest\, Share). Attendees will learn how to frame requirements in a way that AI can transform into structured\, reliable\, and responsible prototype solutions. The program will cover critical considerations such as data security\, privacy\, quality\, integrity\, and usability\, showing how natural language designers can guide trustworthy outcomes.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/aaia-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:AAIA
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SUMMARY:Hack AI
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/grq1uhyu  Address: Capital Factory First Floor\, Voltron Room Austin\, Texas United States  Hosted by Reid McCrabb & 3 others
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/hack-ai-2/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Floor 8th\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Quantum ATX: Connect & Explore
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person meetup on Thursday\, October 16 at Remedy Bar!\n\n\nQuantum computing is one of the most exciting frontiers in technology\, and Austin’s scene is buzzing with potential. This is a networking and discussion meetup for everyone interested in the field—with many seasoned experts from leading quantum companies\, and open to people with experience in quantum computing\, other computing professionals\, and anyone interested in learning more about quantum computing. \nCome join fellow quantum professionals and enthusiasts to: \n\nShare information on the latest breakthroughs and projects.\nDiscuss possibilities\, from big challenges to new opportunities.\nMake connections with others in Austin’s growing quantum community.\nDiscuss whether Austin can become a quantum center of excellence and what it would require.\n\nThis is a great chance to learn\, network\, and talk about what we can do to help grow the quantum ecosystem right here in Austin. A full list of quantum computing professionals will be added to this page as confirmations come in. \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/quantum-atx-connect-explore/
LOCATION:Remedy\, 360 Nueces St\, STE 30\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rev Up Your Workflow: AI Agent Hackathon with Airia
DESCRIPTION:Join Airia for an evening of high-speed exploration and building of autonomous AI agents – where innovation meets the fast lane! \n​This hackathon is designed for AI developers\, industry experts\, and professionals eager to explore how AI agents can streamline workflows and boost productivity. Our intuitive\, no-code platform makes it easy for anyone to build and deploy custom AI solutions. We’ll provide a race-inspired theme and plenty of assistance from AI experts to build and deploy your winning agent. Attendees should have a moderate understanding of AI workflows\, API/integration\, and prompt engineering.  \n​Thursday\, October 16\, 2025 📅   \n​🚪 4 PM: Doors Open \n​👋 4:30 PM: Introductions \n​💻 4:45 PM: Airia Demo \n​👥 5:25 PM: Team Formation and Agent Theme \n​⚡ 5:30 PM: Hackathon – Build your agent! (2+ hours)  \n​🎤 7:45 PM: Agent Presentations and Judging \n​🏆 8:30 PM: Awards Ceremony \n​Space is limited to 50 attendees. Dinner and snacks will be provided.  \n​PRIZES:\n🥇1st place: $1\,000 USD\n🥈2nd place: $500 USD\n🥉3rd place: $250 USD  \nAll attendees who contribute an agent to the Airia community will receive access to a Professional Airia license for one year and $250 USD in token credits. All attendees who upload a YouTube video demonstrating their agent will receive a $250 gift card. \n​Who Should Attend: \n​Developers & Senior Engineers – Bring your technical expertise to life.  \n​Product Managers – Shape Al solutions that meet real market needs.  \n​Al Enthusiasts – Learn from the best and contribute to your passion.  \n​Ready to shift into high gear? Register now and prepare to unleash AI agents that perform at a championship level!  \n​Airia:\n​Airia is the enterprise AI security and orchestration platform that enables organizations to deploy AI quickly\, safely\, and at scale. Built for even the most complex and regulated environments\, Airia reduces vulnerabilities in agentic ecosystems and streamlines workflows across agents\, models\, and an organization’s applications and data sources. Airia removes the complexity and anxiety that often accompany AI adoption\, allowing enterprises to operationalize AI with trust\, control\, and measurable impact. Today\, hundreds of organizations around the world are transforming the way they work with Airia. \n​Learn more at airia.com.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/rev-up-your-workflow-ai-agent-hackathon-with-airia/
LOCATION:Capital Factory 8th Floor Captain America\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T173000
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SUMMARY:Austin AI Alliance Monthly Meeting
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\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 \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-10/
LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:MCP & AI Search + Elastic Observability for IoT
DESCRIPTION:We hope you had a great summer! The Austin Elastic User Group is back and excited to kick off our next meetup on Tuesday\, October 14th. Join us for an evening of learning\, networking\, and connecting with fellow Elastic\nenthusiasts. \nWe’ll have presentations followed by networking\, refreshments\, and pizza 🍕 \n⚡️ Interested in giving a talk? ⚡️\nAre you interested presenting on your Elastic use case? We welcome 5-10 minute lightning talks\, 45-minute deep dives\, and everything in between. If you’re interested\, please send an email to meetups@elastic.co \n📅Date and Time:\nTuesday\, October 14th\, from 5:30-8:00 pm CDT \n📍Location:\nElastic Austin Office: 8th Floor\n823 Congress Ave\nAustin\, TX 78701 \n🚗 Parking:\nParking options nearby include several garages or street parking in nearby blocks. Check out SpotHero to reserve a parking spot in advance! \n🪧 Arrival Instructions:\nWhen you arrive at the office\, head to the 8th floor. \nThe main entrance to the building is on 9th Street\, between Congress Ave and Brazos St. \n📝 Agenda: \n5:30 pm: Doors open\n6:00 pm: AI and Search: Using the Model Context Protocol with Elastic -Moncef Abboud (Platform Engineer at Ticketmaster)\nBreak\n6:45 pm: Applying Elastic Observability to the Internet of Living Things – Sophia Solomon (Developer Advocate at Elastic)\n7:15-8:00 pm: Networking\n💭 Talk Abstracts:\nTalk # 1: AI and Search: Using the Model Context Protocol with Elastic -Moncef Abboud (Platform Engineer at Ticketmaster)\nThe Model Context Protocol (MCP) provides a standard way for AI models to communicate with external systems. In this session\, we’ll explore how Elastic fits into that picture by running an MCP server that interacts with it. We’ll cover the basics of MCP: its architecture\, transport layers\, and primitives\, and then walk through an example of using natural language to query Elastic via an LLM and MCP. The goal is to learn about MCP and demonstrate how it can simplify the integration of AI assistants with Elastic for search and beyond. \nTalk #2 – Applying Elastic Observability to the Internet of Living Things – Sophia Solomon (Developer Advocate at Elastic) \nSpeaker Bios:\nMoncef Abboud is a Platform Engineer at Ticketmaster\, specializing in data platforms and IT infrastructure. His interests include open source technologies\, automation\, and the evolving impact of AI on modern software systems.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/mcp-ai-search-elastic-observability-for-iot/
LOCATION:823 Congress Ave Austin\, TX 78701\, 823 Congress Ave\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Connection\, Community\, and Culture in Tech
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with the SXSW visionary on why human gathering is more crucial than ever for innovation\, in-person on Thursday\, October 9th.\n\n\n**This event will be held in person only. \nEvent Summary \nIn an age of remote work\, AI-driven communication\, and digital-first communities\, what is the irreplaceable value of gathering in person? As technology promises to connect us in ever more efficient ways\, we risk losing the serendipitous\, messy\, and profoundly human interactions that fuel true creativity and build lasting culture. \nThe Austin Forum on Technology & Society is thrilled to host Hugh Forrest\, the longtime leader and visionary behind SXSW\, for an intimate and insightful conversation. For decades\, Hugh was the driving force behind one of the world’s most influential gatherings\, masterminding the unique collision of technology\, film\, music\, and culture that put Austin on the global map. Now\, with his new venture\, Gather & Grow\, he continues to explore the power of human connection. \nJoin us as we dive into: \n\nThe “Magic” of SXSW: What are the core lessons learned from building a global hub for creative energy and technological innovation?\nCulture as a Catalyst: How do arts\, culture\, and diverse human experiences shape the development of more humane and beneficial technology?\nThe Future of Gathering: In a post-pandemic\, AI-integrated world\, what is the future of conferences\, communities\, and in-person collaboration? 🤝\nAustin’s Role: How can our city continue to foster a culture that prioritizes human-centric innovation?\n\nThis is more than a talk; it’s a conversation about the fundamental need for connection and how it can steer the future of technology for the betterment of society. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a true Austin legend. 💡 \n \nAgenda \n​5:15-6:15 p.m. In-person Networking \n6:15-7:30 p.m. Presentation \n7:30-7:45 p.m. Q&A \n​8:00 p.m. Networking \n \nAttendance Instructions \nIn-person \nJoin us at The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 where you will be checked in at the front. Parking map here! \nIn-person attendees\, please join us from 5:15 to 6:15 for networking and snacks. We look forward to chatting with you face-to-face!
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/the-importance-of-connection-community-and-culture-in-tech/
LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI Speaker Series: Fireside Chat at UT Austin
DESCRIPTION:Free AI Speaker Series & Fireside Chat + NetworkingHosted at The University of Texas at Austin | Sponsored by Sigmatic.AI \nJoin us for an engaging AI Speaker Series Fireside Chat at The University of Texas at Austin. This event will explore the latest trends and real-world applications of artificial intelligence\, bringing together academic leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and industry experts for an inspiring evening of insights and networking. \n📍 Location: Texas Innovation Center\, 301 E. Dean Keeton St.\, Room 2.518\, Austin\, TX 78712\n📅 Date & Time: October 9th\, 5 pm – 7 pm CST \nSpeakers: \n\nRob Strickland – CEO & Founder\, M37 Ventures\nGus Cardenas – Co-Founder\, Austin Healthcare Council\nDr. Ying Ding – Bill & Lewis Suit Professor\, School of Information\, The University of Texas at Austin\nEhab Gabr – CEO\, Sigmatic.AI\nWeston Waldo – Assistant Director\, Longhorn Ventures at The University of Texas at Austin\n\nWhether you’re a student\, researcher\, startup founder\, or AI enthusiast\, this is a chance to expand your knowledge\, connect with innovators\, and explore how AI is shaping the future. \n✨ Networking reception to follow – meet peers\, professionals\, and potential collaborators.\nSponsored by Sigmatic.AI
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/ai-speaker-series-fireside-chat-at-ut-austin/
LOCATION:The University of Texas: Innovation Center\, 301 East Dean Keeton Street Austin\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Agentic AI: The Single Biggest Lever for Increasing Company Valuation Rapidly
DESCRIPTION:What if you could add a dozen highly efficient\, perfectly consistent team members without adding a single dollar to your payroll? That’s not a hypothetical—it’s the strategic advantage of Agentic AI.\nYou’ve acquired a business or built for last 30 years and want to exit soon\, invested in this software\, yet your growth is still chained to manual processes\, email chains\, spreadsheets and disconnected systems. Your teams are wrestling with chaotic invoicing\, chasing down data for reports\, and plugging leaky sales funnels. This operational drag is the single biggest bottleneck preventing you from scaling efficiently and get the best valuation rapidly. The solution isn’t another software subscription; it’s a new class of employee.\nWelcome to the Age of the AI “Digital Employee.”\nAn Agentic AI is a custom-built digital worker that executes repetitive\, multi-step tasks with perfect accuracy\, 24/7. This is the technology Salesforce is using to deploy one billion AI agents and what Mark Zuckerberg means when he says\, “…in the future\, every business is going to have an AI.”\nThis isn’t a theoretical lecture on ChatGPT. This is a hands-on\, executive workshop designed to give you a clear playbook for looking at your business and decide deploying your first Digital Employee—the most productive\, highest-ROI ‘hire’ you will ever make.\nLed by Bridge.Digital’s Ievgen Gartman (CEO) and Sandeep Dhall (CGO)\, this session cuts through the hype and provides a direct roadmap to doubling your team’s effective output.\nIn this workshop\, you will receive: \nThe AI Opportunity Blueprint: A powerful framework to instantly identify the top 3-5 processes in your business where a Digital Employee can eliminate bottlenecks\, plug profit leaks\, and free up your human talent for high-value work.\nThe 2X Output Implementation Plan: The exact strategy to deploy Agentic AI for maximum impact\, targeting the grunt work that consumes 40% of your team’s time.\nYour Custom Valuation Roadmap: Understand the direct line between automating key operations and rapidly increasing your company’s valuation. Leave with a clear action plan\, not just ideas.\nWho Should Attend: Founders\, CEOs\, and Operations leaders who are serious about scaling output without scaling headcount.\nWhat to Bring: \nYour #1 Bottleneck: Come prepared to discuss the single biggest operational headache slowing your company down.\nAn Owner’s Mindset: Be ready to build solutions\, not just listen to theory.\nStop trying to hire your way to growth. Register now and learn how to build the capacity you need to dominate your market
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/agentic-ai-the-single-biggest-lever-for-increasing-company-valuation-rapidly/
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SUMMARY:The Austin Python Meetup
DESCRIPTION:**New location at Brazos Place @ 800 Brazos st. us the entrance on brazos street not 8th.**\nThis is a Hybrid event both **in-person** and virtual. The **in-person** event is hosted at **[Antler](https://www.antler.co/location/us)** downtown Austin. \n**Address:**\nBrazos Place @ 800 Brazos st\,\nThe entrance is off of Brazos st. \n**Talk: Alex Merced -** Python Meets Apache Iceberg: Exploring Different Ways to Work with Iceberg Tables with Python \n**Description:**\nDiscover how Python is becoming a powerful interface for working with Apache Iceberg tables. In this session\, we’ll dive into the capabilities of the PyIceberg library for directly interacting with Iceberg metadata\, demonstrate how to query Iceberg data using the `dremio-simple-query` client\, and explore how Dremio’s Polaris catalog enables a fully managed REST-based Iceberg experience. We’ll also preview how the upcoming **Pandas v3** release enhances native support for Apache Arrow and unlocks new performance and interoperability possibilities with the Iceberg ecosystem. Whether you’re building data pipelines\, exploring data science workflows\, or managing a lakehouse\, this talk will show how Python fits naturally into the Apache Iceberg journey. \n**Speaker Bio**\nAlex Merced is Head of DevRel at Dremio with experience as a developer and instructor. His professional journey includes roles at GenEd Systems\, Crossfield Digital\, CampusGuard\, and General Assembly. He co-authored “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide” published by O’Reilly and has spoken at notable events such as Data Day Texas and Data Council. Alex is passionate about technology\, sharing his expertise through blogs\, videos\, podcasts like Datanation and Web Dev 101\, and contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities with libraries like SencilloDB and CoquitoJS.\n**Antler**\nAntler works with [founders](https://www.antler.co/location/us) through our signature founder residency\, adding value immediately\, and taking no equity up front. We receive over 160\,000 applications each year to build companies with us\, and have grown to 18 funds with residencies in 30 cities around the globe. Founders also have the opportunity to pitch our Investment Committee to receive an up to $500K investment\, allowing them to build for 12-18 months rather than attempting to raise before they have real traction.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/the-austin-python-meetup/
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SUMMARY:AI for Small Business - Expert Panel + Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Power of Better Business Roundtable + Better Business Mixer\nThe Foundation for Better Business invites you to a dynamic afternoon of insight and connection as we host a live recording of the Power of Better Business Roundtable\, our thought leadership partnership with the Austin Business Journal. Stay for a high-energy Better Business Mixer to connect\, collaborate\, and innovate. \nThis edition of the Power of Better Business is all about artificial intelligence and how entrepreneurs and small business leaders can use it to scale smarter\, faster\, and stronger. Whether you’re looking to streamline operations\, strengthen marketing\, or boost security\, this conversation will deliver real-world\, accessible AI strategies you can put to work\, no tech team required. \nRoundtable Topic:\nSmarter\, Faster\, Stronger: How AI is Powering the Small Business Renaissance\nHear from a panel of business leaders and AI innovators who are already using AI to grow leaner\, more competitive businesses—and learn how you can\, too. The conversation will be video recorded\, photographed\, and covered by the Austin Business Journal\, with takeaways featured in a post-event article. \nSpeakers: \nModerator: Skip Balch\, VP\, Client Advisor of Growth Acceleration Partners \nPanelists: \nJoel Boehm\, COO of Vintage IT \nValeska Pederson Hintz\, Partner of Perkins Coie \nTom Hamilton\, Founder & Principal or Nuvospec \nUday Kumar\, Founder & CEO of flareAI \nBetter Business Mixer:\nAfter the recording\, stick around for a high-energy networking mixer where you’ll connect with fellow founders\, leaders\, and community advocates over light bites\, drinks\, and conversation. \nWho Should Attend:\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs looking to embrace innovation\nProfessionals curious about AI-powered growth strategies\nResource partners and leaders supporting the small business ecosystem
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/ai-for-small-business-expert-panel-networking-mixer/
LOCATION:BBB serving the Heart of Texas\, 1805 Rutherford Ln\, Austin\, Texas\, 78754\, BBB serving the Heart of Texas\, 1805 Rutherford Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78754\, United States
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SUMMARY:6th Ann. MLOps World | GenAI Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:A global committee directed event.  Workshops and use-cases to help you put models into production\, effectively\, responsibly & efficiently.\n\n\n\n👋 Thank you for joining us here \nThe goal of the MLOps World | GenAI Summit 2025 is to help companies move from experimentation to production\, where AI Agents and Agentic Workflows are transforming how teams build\, scale\, and operate AI. \nThis year’s flagship theme is AI Agents & Agentic Workforces\, with a focus on: \n \n\nAI Agents for Developer Productivity:  accelerating workflows and innovation\nAI Agents for Model Validation & Deployments: ensuring reliable systems in production\nAugmenting Agentic Workforces: scaling human + AI collaboration\nAgents in Production: lessons from real-world deployments\nLatest Trends in MLOps: staying ahead with evolving best practices\n\nWe’re a group of practitioners committed to sharing case studies\, architectures\, and proven strategies \,  no hype\, no product pitches. Just hard-earned lessons from teams deploying agents and agentic systems at scale. \nWhether you’re exploring copilots\, scaling agent stacks\, or running multi-agent orchestration\, this summit is designed to give you the insights and tools to succeed in production. \n👉 Join us in Austin this October to connect with over 1\,000+ AI engineers\, platform teams\, and leaders building the future of AI Agents in production. \n– MLOps World Team \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission ticket include;\n \n✅  Complete access to the Summit Day 1 (Oct. 8th)  and  Day 2 (Oct. 9th) \n✅   Complete access to the bonus virtual talks and workshops on Oct 6/7 \n✅  Access to hands on workshops and in-person talks\, networking with food and drinks \n✅  AI-Powered Desktop & mobile event app for online networking \n✅  Post event parties \n✅  Access to post-summit videos \n✅  30-day full platform access to O’Reilly online portal – Includes all videos\, books\, online courses from O’Reilly + 200 other publishers \nhttps://mlopsworld.com/ \nMLOps World is an international community group of practitioners working to advance the science of deploying not only ML models but also agents and agentic workflows into live production environments. We explore everything\, technical and non-technical\, that goes into making these systems reliable and effective. \nWith an explorative approach\, our initiatives address the needs of a community of over 18\,000+ ML and AI practitioners\, researchers\, professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and engineers. We’re here to empower members\, propel productionized AI\, and shape the next generation of agent-driven systems. \nOur gatherings and events aim to reimagine what it means to have a connected community\, offering support\, growth\, and inclusion for all participants.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/6th-ann-mlops-world-genai-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Renaissance Austin Hotel\, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI x Education: Scaling Genius & Equity in Public Education
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/in2seg1t  Address: Capital Factory 8th Floor Captain America Room. Walk out the elevators and its the big open room space. Austin\, Texas United States  Hosted by Timothy Joo
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/ai-x-education-scaling-genius-equity-in-public-education/
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SUMMARY:TBD
DESCRIPTION:**This will be a journal club event**\nTwo Talks:\n1.\n2. \n**Speakers**\nTBD \n**Abstract** \n**Info**\nAustin Deep Learning Journal Club is group for committed machine learning practitioners and researchers alike. The group typically meets every first Tuesday of each month to discuss research publications. The publications are usually the ones that laid foundation to ML/DL or explore novel promising ideas and are selected by a vote. Participants are expected to read the publications to be able to contribute to discussion and learn from others. This is also a great opportunity to showcase your implementations to get feedback from other experts. \n**Sponsors:**\nThank you to [Capital Factory](https://www.capitalfactory.com/) for sponsoring Austin Deep Learning. Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors\,\nemployees\, mentors\, and customers. To sign up for a Capital Factory\nmembership\, [click here](https://www.capitalfactory.com/memberships/). \n[Antler](https://www.antler.co/): Meet your co-founders\, join our global community\, and access capital to build and scale your company faster.
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LOCATION:Capital Factory\, Voltron Room (1st floor)\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:RiverHacks  NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025
DESCRIPTION:​🚀 RiverHacks × NASA Space Apps Challenge\n​ \n​Part of the World’s Largest Global Space & Science Hackathon \n​📍 Austin Community College – Rio Grande Campus (1212 Rio Grande St\, Austin\, TX 78701) \n​🗓 October 4–5\, 2025 \n​ \n​Get ready to explore space\, build with purpose\, and make your mark at RiverHacks × NASA Space Apps Challenge — Austin’s most exciting space & science hackathon for students\, storytellers\, and future explorers. \n​Whether you’re a College Student\, K–12 student\, an educator\, an engineer\, or a dreamer\, this two-day in-person experience connects curious minds from across Central Texas to solve real-world problems using open NASA data. \n​ \n​🛰 Dual-Track Hackathon Experience \n​At RiverHacks\, you’ll choose how you want to compete. We offer a dual-track format that lets you aim for global impact or explore local creativity: \n​ \n​🚀 Official NASA Space Apps Global Challenge Track \n​ \n​🗓 Releasing August 21 \n​Take on one of 19 official NASA Space Apps global challenges\, using real open data from NASA and its space agency partners. \n​ \n​🌌 RiverHacks Challenge Tracks \n​Six original\, locally-developed tracks exploring life in space from all angles — wellness\, design\, coordination\, ai and more. \n​These tracks do not require NASA datasets\, making them perfect for creative\, interdisciplinary\, or beginner-friendly teams. \n​ \n​🧠 RiverHacks 2025 Challenge Tracks (More TBA) \n​Mind of the Astronaut – Mental health & team dynamics\, nutrition\, rest & daily routines \n​On-Ship Ecosystem –  Software to monitor\, optimize\, or simulate water\, waste\, and food systems in space \n​AI for Space – AI-powered solutions to coordinate missions or unlock new space exploration capabilities \n​[ TRACK REVEALED ON AUGUST 21st] \n​[ TRACK REVEALED ON HACKATHON DAY ] \n​[ TRACK REVEALED ON HACKATHON DAY ] \n​🎯 The 4th Challenge will be set in stone by August 21st: The same day NASA Space Apps reveals their 19 tracks… \n​ \n​🏆 RiverHacks Awards (More TBA) \n​Projects will be judged across categories like: \n​🛡️ Health & Resilience / Living Well in Space \n​🌿 Regenerative Design \n​💡 The Groundbreaker (Most Original Idea) \n​🚀 Mission-Ready (Best MVP) \n​🧠 Next Frontier in AI \n​ \n​ \n​🗓 Key Dates \n​Team Formation & NASA Track Reveal → August 21\, 2025 \n​Event Begins → October 4 @ 9:00 AM CST \n​Submissions Close → October 5 @ 1:00 PM CST \n​NASA Challenge Statements & Datasets Released → September 16 \n​ \n​ \n​🎁 What to Expect \n​Solve official NASA challenges or build from bold\, original RiverHacks tracks \n​Work with real open datasets \n​Free meals\, snacks\, swag\, and mentorship \n​Diverse teams\, no experience required \n​Prizes\, recognition\, and global visibility \n​ \n​ \n​🤝 Sponsors & Community \n​RiverHacks is proudly working with renown organizations: \n​SWIFT \n​Girlstart \n​Impact Forward Club \n​ \n​ \n​(More sponsors to be announced soon…) \n​ \n​👀 Want to sponsor RiverHacks? \n​Click here or email us at stefano.casafrancalaos@austincc.edu \n​Join the mission. Think big. Build bold. \n​ \n​👉 Register now to secure your spot here: https://lu.ma/wudwutav
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/riverhacks-nasa-space-apps-challenge-2025/
LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI Meetup (October) for GenAI LLMs and Agent
DESCRIPTION:**Important:** Register on the [event website ](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2025100115) is required for admission. \nWelcome to the AI meetup in Austin\, in collaboration with **Google**. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI\, GenAI\, LLMs and Agents\, hands-on experiences on code labs\, workshops\, and networking with speakers and fellow developers. \n**Topics/Speakers:**\nCheck the [event website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2025100115) for speakers and topics.\nIf you have a keen interest in speaking to our community\, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA) \n**Partners/Sponsors:**\nWe are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces\, providing food\, or cash sponsor. Sponsors will speak at the meetups\, receive prominent recognition\, and gain exposure through post-event emails sent to our extensive membership base of 8\,000+ in Austin and 500K+ developers worldwide. \n**Venue Sponsors:**\nThank you to Capital Factory for sponsoring Austin AI Meetup Group. Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors\, employees\, mentors and customers. To sign up for a Capital Factory coworking membership\, [click here](https://capital-factory.officernd.com/signup?office=5d1bcda0dbd6e40010479eec)
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/ai-meetup-october-for-genai-llms-and-agent/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Floor 8th\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Houston AITX Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/s8066gas  Address: 1023 Studewood St suite 200 Houston\, Texas United States  Hosted by Michael Daigler
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/houston-aitx-monthly-meetup/
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SUMMARY:Discussion of “Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online discussion on September 25th!\n\n\nAbout the Book \n“Code” is a modern classic that brilliantly demystifies computers. Author Charles Petzold takes us on a journey starting with familiar concepts like Morse code and simple electrical circuits. Step by step\, he builds upon these ideas to show how simple on/off signals—bits and bytes—combine to create the complex logic that powers our digital world. \nYou’ll see how basic components like logic gates are the building blocks for everything from calculators to the computer on your desk. The book masterfully explains how these physical components give rise to the software we use every day. \nWhy Join Our Discussion? 🤔 \nThis isn’t just a book report; it’s a collaborative exploration! We’ll discuss the ingenious concepts from the book\, share our “aha!” moments\, and tackle any tricky parts together. \nWhether you’re a seasoned developer or have never written a line of code\, this book has something for you. We’ll talk about how Petzold makes abstract ideas tangible and how fundamental logic\, like a simple AND operation (represented as A⋅B)\, scales up to create incredible complexity. \nNo worries if you haven’t finished the book! Your curiosity is all you need to bring. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nAspiring programmers who want to understand the machine’s foundation.\nExperienced tech professionals looking for a fun refresher on core principles.\nStudents and hobbyists fascinated by technology.\nAnyone who has ever wondered\, “How do computers actually work?”\n\n\nAttendance Instructions \nThe discussion will be held online via Google Meet. Please register to receive the meet link! \nSpace is limited\, so please register only if you’re confident you can attend—and kindly cancel your registration if your plans change so we can open your spot to another participant.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/discussion-of-code-the-hidden-language-of-computer-hardware-and-software/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Austin Low-Key Data Meetup - September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Looking to meet other data people in the Austin area? Whether you’re a data engineer\, a data analyst\, a data scientist\, or something in-between… you’ve found the right event. \nEvery last Thursday of the month\, we try to host events to get together the brightest minds in data. \nNo agenda\, no sponsor\, no cost. Just show up\, buy your own drinks and hang out with other people in the industry. Be prepared to share stories and laughs. \nWhile the event states it’s only for 1.5 hours\, people typically stay much later to continue chatting. \nHere’s why we chose Brewtorium:\n– Central Austin\n– There is overflow parking\n– There’s a lot of indoor seating \nLooking forward to seeing some new and familiar faces! \nThough we do love our recruiter friends\, we want to keep this a low pressure light hearted space for data people to interact and enjoy one another’s company. \nCan’t make the event? Please make sure to update your RSVP so we can get a good headcount!
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/austin-low-key-data-meetup-september-2025/
LOCATION:The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen\, 6015 Dillard Cir A\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stuck on AI? A Practical Roadmap for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:You know AI can transform your business\, but the biggest question is: where do you start? How do you move past the hype and find the specific areas where AI will deliver the highest return on investment?\nYou’ve invested in software\, but your teams are still bogged down by manual reports\, chaotic invoicing\, and leaky sales funnels. This gap—between the tools you have and the efficiency you need—is the perfect place to deploy AI. \nImagine hiring a perfect\, tireless junior employee/an intern/an assistant for every repetitive task in your business. This isn’t science fiction. (According to CEO Marc Benioff\, Salesforce is on track to deploy one billion generative AI agents across its customer base by the end of 2025) \n“…just like every business has an email address\, phone\, website and a social media account\, I think\, in the future\, every business is going to have an AI” Mark Zuckerberg. He is talking about AI Agents \nThis isn’t a theoretical lecture on ChatGPT. It’s a hands-on workshop for business owners who need a clear roadmap. We’ll give you a new playbook that uses AI to get a 5X impact\, without adding to your headcount.\nLed by Bridge.Digital’s Ievgen Gartman (CEO) and Sandeep Dhall (CGO)\, we’re going to show you how a single Custom AI “Digital Employee” can become the most productive\, highest-ROI ‘hire’ you’ll ever make. We’ll help you identify where to start so you can scale your output\, not your headcount.\nYou will walk away with: \nThe High-Impact AI Checklist: A simple framework to instantly identify the top 5 areas in your business where AI can plug profit leaks.\nThe 5X Implementation Blueprint: The exact strategy to deploy AI for maximum impact\, targeting the grunt work that slows your team down.\nA Clear Action Plan: Understand how to double your team’s effective output and achieve a massive impact on your bottom line.\n*** \nAgenda: What to Expect\nWe focus on action\, not theory. \nPinpointing Your Top AI Opportunities: We’ll break down the most common operational holes and show you exactly where a Digital Employee can fix them.\nBuilding Your Action Plan & Next Steps: Leave with a clear plan for your first AI implementation.\n*** \nWhat You Need to Bring \nYour #1 Bottleneck: Come with the single biggest operational headache or time-wasting task in your business clearly in mind.\nA Notebook & Pen: You’re going to want to write this down.\nAn Owner’s Mindset: Be ready to solve problems\, not just talk about them.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/stuck-on-ai-a-practical-roadmap-for-your-business/
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SUMMARY:The Emerging Technology and Generative AI Forum
DESCRIPTION:Examining Technological Promise within Professional Services \n\nThursday September 25\, 2025 | 8:30AM – 6:00PM \n\n\nThe Emerging Technology and Generative AI Forum is a must for forward-thinking professionals in the professional services industry. This cutting-edge conference will explore the latest advancements in generative AI and their potential to revolutionize legal and tax practices. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into emerging technological trends and software. Industry experts will showcase how generative AI is enhancing efficiency\, accuracy\, and decision-making\, including sessions on crucial topics like ethical considerations\, data privacy\, and the integration of AI technologies into existing workflows. \nAttendees will position themselves at the forefront of technological innovation\, ensuring they remain competitive in an evolving landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with peers\, engage with thought leaders\, and discover how emerging technology and generative AI can transform your practice and deliver enhanced value to clients.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/the-emerging-technology-and-generative-ai-forum/
LOCATION:TX
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