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SUMMARY:Beyond Chatbots—The Rise of the AI Agent
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person on Tuesday\, May 5th!\n\n\n**This event will be held in person only. \nChatbots are powerful\, but we are not moving past the era of simply “chatting” with Generative AI models to create\, analyze\, summarize\, and transform content. The next frontier has arrived: AI agents\, and agentic systems. AI Agents are taking these models to the next level by moving from conversation and generation to action and autonomy. This presentation will explore how agents leverage the reasoning power of LLMs to independently plan\, use tools\, and execute complex workflows. We are transitioning from AI as a digital assistant to AI as a digital colleague—capable of driving massive leaps in productivity\, scientific research\, and business innovation. \nIn this presentation\, Austin Forum executive director Jay Boisseau and his expert panelists will cover: \n\nThe Anatomy of an Agent: Understanding how agents differ from standard LLMs. We will break down the “Agentic Workflow”—how these systems perceive a goal\, decompose it into tasks\, and use iterative reasoning to complete them without constant human prompting.\nAutonomy & Productivity: How agentic frameworks enable “autonomous loops\,” allowing for 24/7 research\, automated coding\, and complex project management that scales beyond human capacity.\nThe Tooling Landscape: A deep dive into current state-of-the-art agentic tools. We will discuss the impact of platforms like Claude Cowork\, which integrates seamlessly into professional environments\, and OpenClaw\, the open-source movement pushing the boundaries of agentic control.\nGetting Started: Practical advice for individuals and organizations ready to move beyond the prompt. We’ll cover how to identify “agent-ready” tasks and the best frameworks for deployment.\nThe Future Horizon: A look at the evolving landscape. As agents become more capable\, what does a world of “agent-to-agent” communication look like\, and how will it reshape the global economy?\n\nThese agentic technologies can be used by anyone\, and anyone can learn to configure their agents and develop their own systems to greatly enhance their productivity and impact. Join us to learn how to supercharge your work\, career\, company\, and life with agentic AI! \n \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/beyond-chatbots-the-rise-of-the-ai-agent/
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:AITX x Codex Community Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/aitx-codex-hackathon  Address: Antler VC Austin\, Texas United States  Hosted by Jake O’Shea & Michael Daigler
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/aitx-x-codex-community-hackathon/
LOCATION:Antler VC\, 800 Brazos St\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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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-8/
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SUMMARY:2026 Austin Tech Hall of Fame and First Time Founder Awards
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual “Austin Tech Hall of Fame” and “First Time Founder Award” reception will be held on May 19th. This is part of an “eight year launch” to be able to add to the Hall of Fame all of the people who have contributed to Austin over many decades. \nThe Hall of Fame is not just for entrepreneurs who founded companies that had success… but also the investors\, advisors\, mentors\, and solution providers who allowed our tech scene in Central Texas to flourish.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/2026-austin-tech-hall-of-fame-and-first-time-founder-awards/
LOCATION:Wise Offices – Domain\, Domain Tower 2 - 10025 Alterra Pkwy Suite 2400\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI in Professional Education
DESCRIPTION:The Austin AI Alliance is an AI consortium dedicated to advancing the capabilities\, usage & impact\, social responsibility\, and inclusiveness of AI technologies and applications by leveraging the unique resources\, talent base\, and culture of creative innovation in Austin. The Austin AI Alliance is welcoming of all companies and organizations and will help to connect professionals from companies (from startups to global technology leaders)\, universities\, government agencies\, professional associations\, non-profits\, and interest groups—and to elevate all of their respective activities as well as creative collaborative opportunities. \nMembers and Public\, all welcome\n\n\n\nNetwork with entrepreneurs\, corporate leaders\, academics\, students\, innovators\, and subject matter experts building AI in Austin and find future collaborations.\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n5:30 – 6:00 PM | Check-in and Networking\n6:00 – 7:00 PM | Innovation Spotlights and Reverse Pitches\n7:00 – 8:00 PM | Projects\, Collaboration\, and Networking \n\n  \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
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