If you’re new to town or just starting to explore the local tech scene, let me assure you… there is no shortage of ways to get involved. Austin tech events happen all the time. Every month in Austin, dozens of tech-focused events unfold across the city. From early-morning coffees to late-night meetups, there’s a steady rhythm of networking mixers, roundtable discussions, workshops, panel talks, demo days, happy hours, and everything in between. In Austin it is easy to have a “Three Nametag Day” (when you go to more than one event where you are handed a nametag).
The heartbeat of Austin Tech Events is everywhere
The Austin Technology Council (ATC) is proud to be part of this vibrant community. Each month, we host curated Roundtable Breakfasts that combine purposeful networking with timely topics; artificial intelligence, business growth, sales strategies, career development, leadership, and more. These breakfasts are consistently cited as one of the best ways to both learn and connect.
In addition, ATC organizes three of the most anticipated annual gatherings on the Austin tech calendar (Plus a fourth annual event we will be co-hosting with the Austin Chamber…stay tuned for that announcement) :
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The Austin Tech Hall of Fame, celebrating the leaders who’ve helped shape our ecosystem
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The C-Suite Summit, a half-day think tank designed to elevate the dialogue among tech executives and rising leaders
- The Gateway Happy Hour, a local celebration in the days leading up to SXSW.
But we’re just one piece of the puzzle.
Austin is home to an incredible network of non-profits, for-profit event groups, peer-led meetups, civic and charity organizations, and industry alliances; all hosting events that contribute to a dynamic, inclusive tech culture. Whether you’re a startup founder, engineer, investor, marketer, or just tech-curious, there’s something for you here.
That said, Austin’s explosive growth has made it harder for newcomers to instantly find their way. Community is still the secret sauce… but it now takes a little more effort to get plugged in. That’s where we want to help.
ATC believes in collaboration over competition
We’ve created an Austin Tech Events Calendar that includes not only our own events, but many from other local tech-focused nonprofits. We update it regularly and feature highlights in our weekly newsletter.
We also believe that no single organization should try to be everything to everyone…. that’s not how ecosystems grow (In fact, needing to be in control of an ecosystem undermines it’s effectiveness and ability to thrive). True impact comes from community, collaboration, and conversations. ATC actively seeks partnerships with other groups to co-host, cross-promote, and share resources that strengthen the whole ecosystem.
So if you’re looking to find your place in the Austin tech world, the best advice is simple:
Show up. Say hello. Keep showing up.
The doors are open. The conversations are happening. The events are out there.
And if you don’t know where to start?
Start here: www.AustinTechnologyCouncil.org/events
You belong in Austin Tech.