BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Austin Technology Council - ECPv6.11.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Austin Technology Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Austin Technology Council 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:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T194500 DTSTAMP:20260615T111714 CREATED:20200615T203605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T151611Z UID:10001809-1594144800-1594151100@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:AI & Why It Will Transform Everything DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence (AI) is perhaps the most hyped technology trend in the world right now–and with good reason. The combination of highly capable algorithms\, exponentially increasing amounts of digital data\, and ever-increasing computational power have enabled tremendous successes in the development\, application\, and impact of AI in recent years. \nWe see or experience some of these daily: facial recognition in place of passwords\, conversational AI assistants (e.g. Alexa\, Siri) and chatbots\, detection of fraudulent credit cards charges\, improved recommendations for what to buy or watch next\, and much more. Companies now use AI to improve operational efficiencies\, predict possible maintenance issues\, optimize sales and marketing efforts\, and more. Perhaps most importantly\, AI is now poised to revolutionize healthcare and medicine\, mobility and transportation\, manufacturing and robotics\, finance\, national security\, and many of the fundamental needs of humanity and society. \nBut what is AI? What makes AI so powerful? Why is it so hyped and why is it considered disruptive\, transformative\, and revolutionary? (And is it?) What are the most important applications that of AI today and tomorrow? How is Austin contributing to the advancement of AI? \n​Join us to hear some answers to these questions from Austin AI leaders and experts in Part 1 of this special two-part Austin Forum event\, and stay for an extended Q&A session with breakout groups organized by topic. (Join us again for Part 2 on July 21 to explore additional topics about AI including the ethical implications and societal benefits and risks of AI\, how to augment humanity and promote inclusion with AI\, and more.) URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/ai-austin-and-augmenting-human-potential-part-1/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-design-23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200716T110000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111714 CREATED:20200710T205241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T205516Z UID:10001816-1594893600-1594897200@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Connectivity for Disaster & Outage Recovery DESCRIPTION:You likely remember the impact Hurricane Harvey had on the local Houston economy in 2017. Thousands of businesses in every industry saw average daily revenue decreases of 7%-13%. When tornadoes hit Dallas-Fort Worth in 2019\, thousands of businesses were without internet service for days. \nWith Texas facing hurricane season\, now is the time to re-evaluate your internet and voice business continuity and disaster recovery plan. \nSince natural disasters routinely interrupt connectivity without warning\, you need a solid business continuity and disaster recovery plan so your business is prepared to quickly resume mission-critical functions and avoid revenue losses. \nLearn How to Protect Your Company  \nJoin this LOGIX webinar on July 16\, 2020 at 10:00 AM CT to learn what you need to know to make sure your business is ready should disaster strike. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn:  \n\nThe components of a strong business continuity and disaster recovery plan.\nHow to evaluate your potential risk.\nHow to measure the cost of downtime.\nFactors you should consider when developing a disaster recovery plan.\nWhich connectivity solutions are most effective in lessening the impact of outages.\nHow to mitigate other IT threats such as malware and ransomware\n\nDisasters can take the form of “acts of God” such as hurricanes\, earthquakes\, and tornadoes\, but can include cyberattacks\, equipment failures\, and even terrorism. You can’t control the weather or external factors\, but you can prepare and protect your company if they do occur. \nRegister for this valuable LOGIX webinar today to learn how to protect your company should disaster strike. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/connectivity-for-disaster-outage-recovery/ LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Logo_LargePNG_RGB-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200716T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111714 CREATED:20200710T184108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T184108Z UID:10001813-1594900800-1594904400@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Research & Development Tax Credit: Cash Incentives for Making Improvements DESCRIPTION:The Research and Development (“R&D”) Tax Credit is an excellent tax savings tool for companies that engage in product or process development. This tax credit is often overlooked by companies as only pertaining to scientists and labs. However\, the actual definition of what qualifies for the R&D credit is much broader. Taxpayers of any size that design\, develop\, or improve products\, processes\, techniques formulas\, inventions\, or software are eligible. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/research-development-tax-credit-cash-incentives-for-making-improvements/ LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/RD-TAX-CREDIT.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Bekaert LLP":MAILTO:mkorn@cbh.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111714 CREATED:20200629T145535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T145535Z UID:10001812-1595354400-1595359800@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:AI & How It Will Impact Humanity and Society DESCRIPTION:AI is a powerful technology capability that will transform business\, education\, government; it will revolutionize healthcare transportation\, manufacturing\, agriculture\, and virtually all important societal systems. In this Austin Forum event\, we learn what AI is\, why it’s so powerful\, and some of the ways is it being used now–and will change the world tomorrow. In this second part\, we will focus on how AI and humanity intersect by exploring some big questions:\nHow do help companies\, schools\, government\, and consumers make the most of AI?\nHow do we make sure AI systems and applications are fair and inclusive\, not biased and divisive?\nWhat are the risks on the ever-increasing capabilities of AI systems–transportation\, healthcare\, security\, defense\, etc–and the impacts for humans and working? \nWhat are the prospects for general AI\, and what implications does that have for humanity? \nHow can we lead AI in the most positive\, impactful directions\, starting now\, and what role can you\, and Austin\, play in the most positive future of AI?\nJoin us on July 21 for this second part (and catch up on/review the first event https://www.austinforum.org/july72020.html) URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/ai-how-it-will-impact-humanity-and-society/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/artificial-intelligence-2_1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200724T110000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111714 CREATED:20200714T163718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T163718Z UID:10001821-1595584800-1595588400@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Texas Engineering TexTalks: Advancing Industry Through Innovation - Engineering Leadership Panel Discussion Webinar DESCRIPTION:In times of crisis\, the urgency for creative ideas and agile processes overcomes the bureaucratic barriers that normally stifle innovation. Join us to learn more about what you can do to lead the permanent implementation of this urgency into your organization’s everyday work. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/texas-engineering-textalks-advancing-industry-through-innovation-engineering-leadership-panel-discussion-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TexTalks-TexTalks-Logo-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="University of Texas at Austin - Texas Engineering Executive Education":MAILTO:execed@engr.utexas.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200724T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200724T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111714 CREATED:20200724T151917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T151917Z UID:10001827-1595620800-1595620800@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Belldiver 'In the Vapor' Virtual EP Release Show + SIMS Foundation Benefit DESCRIPTION:We are proud to team up with the SIMS Foundation to present a live-streamed show on July 24 celebrating our debut EP “In the Vapor”. Register here and tune in to www.belldiver.com/live at 8PM on the 24th! \nAdmission to this virtual show is free\, but we encourage everyone to make a donation which will go in its entirety to the SIMS Foundation. SIMS provides mental health and substance use recovery services and support for Austin musicians\, music industry professionals\, and their dependent family members. \nTo donate\, click here to link to the event post on our Facebook page and then click “Donate“ towards the bottom. 100% of your donation will go directly to the SIMS Foundation to help out Austin musicians in need! URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/belldiver-in-the-vapor-virtual-ep-release-show-sims-foundation-benefit/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Annotation-2020-07-23-122135.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T183000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111714 CREATED:20200710T184304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T184304Z UID:10001814-1595957400-1595961000@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Invited MBA Fall 2020 Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about why the Invited MBA is the best online\, part-time\, mini MBA program. In just 12 weeks this affordable program will provide you the foundational business skills needed to advance your career. You’ll also develop a growing network of accomplished business professionals and executives. Fall application deadlines are around the corner so don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can level up your future. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/invited-mba-fall-2020-information-session/ LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMBA-Avatar.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200729T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200729T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111714 CREATED:20200724T152429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T152506Z UID:10001829-1596022200-1596027600@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:The Youth Engagement Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Youth Engagement Symposium will bring school\, business and community leaders together to learn “how to launch” STEM Scouts and Exploring programs in our mission to bridge the gap in career education in Central Texas. \nWe will hear from Dr. Richard Rhodes\, Exploring Chair and President of Austin Community College who will speak on the value of early career engagement programs and the importance of building these educational pathways to develop our future workforce. Our programs are a solution to gaps we see in STEM & career education. Say “YES!” to new career education programs that can develop YOUR future workforce. \nRegister below URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/9212/ LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_104391320_254184463787_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200731T110000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111714 CREATED:20200714T163606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T163606Z UID:10001820-1596189600-1596193200@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Texas Engineering TexTalks: Advancing Industry Through Innovation - Michael Webber on Global Energy Trends and Transition Webinar DESCRIPTION:The worldwide energy sector is going through dramatic shifts in energy demand\, end-uses\, and sources. Population growth and economic growth are driving up total demand. Industrialization\, urbanization\, electrification\, and motorization are changing how we use energy. And a policy push for domestic\, low-carbon and renewable fuels is changing our sources of energy. Join us and Dr. Webber to discuss the big-picture overview of global energy trends mixed in with humorous anecdotes\, historical snippets\, and unexpected examples that will give a surprising look into the future of energy. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/texas-engineering-textalks-advancing-industry-through-innovation-michael-webber-on-global-energy-trends-and-transition-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TexTalks-TexTalks-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="University of Texas at Austin - Texas Engineering Executive Education":MAILTO:execed@engr.utexas.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200731T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T111714 CREATED:20200710T184349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T183859Z UID:10001815-1596196800-1596200400@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Invited MBA Alumni Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunchtime Q&A panel with recent graduates of the Invited MBA program. Learn how the program has impacted their professional journeys and could do the same for your career. Fall application deadlines are around the corner so don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can level up your future. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/invited-mba-alumni-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMBA-Avatar-2.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR