• Level Up: An AI-Assisted Coding Workshop & Showdown

    Capital Factory, Captain America room 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX, United States

    Join us for an in-person workshop on Monday, November 10 at Capital Factory!Ready to move beyond the hype and see what AI coding assistants can really do? The tools are getting smarter, and it's time to sharpen your skills.Following up on our 'Software September' series, the Austin Forum is hosting a fun, hands-on event to […]

  • Reclaiming Your Focus: A Discussion on “Digital Minimalism”

    Join us for an online discussion on November 25th!Do you feel more distracted than ever, despite being constantly connected? Join the Austin Forum for an essential online conversation about Cal Newport's influential book, "Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World." We'll explore Newport's philosophy of using technology with intention to support your […]

  • Supercomputing, Cloud Computing, and AI Factories: The Importance of Speed AND Scale

    Google Austin Google Austin, 500 W 2nd St Austin 78701, Austin, TX, United States

    Supercomputers—systems designed to achieve extremely high computational performance—have been designed and used to solve the most challenging problems for six decades, from the earliest Cray supercomputer to today’s “El Capitan” (world’s current top-ranked supercomputer) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Cloud computing has increased the scale of computing and storage accessible around the globe to support […]

  • Supercomputing, Cloud Computing, and AI Factories

    Google Austin - West 2nd Street 500 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Join us in-person on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 6:15 p.m. CTThis event is in-person only, and no walk-ins are permitted.**Please arrive by 5:30 p.m. for check-in.**You must register by 6:00 PM on Monday, December 1st to attend this event.Agenda5:30 p.m. Check-in6:15-7:30 p.m. Presentation7:30-7:45 p.m. Q&A​8:00 p.m. NetworkingEvent SummarySupercomputers—systems designed to achieve extremely high computational performance—have […]

  • Envisioning a Better Future: A Conversation with Brett Hurt

    Remedy 360 Nueces St, STE 30, Austin, TX, United States

    Join us for an in-person meetup on Thursday, December 11 at Remedy Bar!How can we harness technology to build a more hopeful and positive world? Join us for an inspiring evening with Austin entrepreneur and visionary Brett Hurt as we explore this critical question.Brett will kick off the conversation with insights from his new sci-fi […]

  • Why Pundits and Experts Often Get It Wrong: A Discussion on “Future Babble”

    Join us for an online discussion on December 18th!Ever wonder why the bold predictions from experts on TV and in the news so often miss the mark? From stock market forecasts to political outcomes, confident predictions abound, yet our future remains stubbornly unpredictable.Join the Austin Forum for a fascinating book discussion on "Future Babble: Why […]

  • Tech Trends for 2026 (and Beyond!)

    The Center for Government and Civic Service, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 1218 West Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    Our biggest event of the year is back! Join us on January 6th. **This event will be held in person only. Our biggest event of the year is back! What technologies will truly have the most influence and impact in your companies and organizations, careers and lives, and society overall in 2026? As we stand […]

  • “Python: The Documentary” Screening & Expert Q&A

    Violet Crown Cinema 434 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Join us on January 14th at Violet Crown Cinema for a special screening and Q&A of, "Python: The Documentary"How did a "hobby project" created during a Christmas break in 1989 become the most popular programming language on the planet? Today, Python is the undisputed backbone of the AI revolution, the primary tool for data science, […]

  • Discussion of “If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies” with Mike Ignatowski

    Join us for an online discussion on January 22nd!Join us for a provocative and critical online discussion on the urgent challenges posed by rapidly developing, high-impact technologies as explored in the gripping work, "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies."This book dives deep into the scenarios where human innovation—particularly in areas like advanced Artificial General Intelligence […]

  • Chatbot Challenge: Learn the Latest Features, Show Your Greatest Hacks

    Remedy 360 Nueces St, STE 30, Austin, TX, United States

    Join us at Remedy Bar!The landscape of AI chatbots—from ChatGPT and Claude to Gemini and beyond—is shifting almost weekly. To help you stay at the cutting edge, join the Austin Forum for a high-energy session dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in conversational AI and the real-world hacks that are redefining productivity in 2026.We’ll kick off […]

  • Scaling the Smart World: Developing, Deploying, and Operating IoT at Scale

    Join us online - February 17th!In 2026, the Internet of Things (IoT) has moved beyond the world of "connected gadgets" to become the invisible nervous system of our physical world. From high-end residential automation to high-density professional workspaces, the challenge is no longer just connecting a device—it’s the development, deployment, and ongoing operation of these […]

  • Podcast Lab: Mastering the Modern Tech Stack for Production & Growth

    Remedy 360 Nueces St, STE 30, Austin, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • Silicon, Systems, and Supercomputers: The Past, Present, and Future of Compute Infrastructure

    The Center for Government and Civic Service, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 1218 West Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    This event will be held in person only. Free admission - registration required. (www. austinforum.org/events) Every breakthrough in artificial intelligence, climate modeling, molecular simulation, energy production, pharmaceutical design, and more […]

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