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SUMMARY:The Business Case for Hiring and Retaining Workers with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Employers that hire people with disabilities benefit from reduced turnover\, access to an untapped talent pool\, and more. Hear from Myles Wallace with Peak Performers\, a nonprofit staffing firm focusing on recruiting candidates with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/the-business-case-for-hiring-and-retaining-workers-with-disabilities/2022-10-04/
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SUMMARY:The Business Case for Hiring and Retaining Workers with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Employers that hire people with disabilities benefit from reduced turnover\, access to an untapped talent pool\, and more. Hear from Myles Wallace with Peak Performers\, a nonprofit staffing firm focusing on recruiting candidates with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/the-business-case-for-hiring-and-retaining-workers-with-disabilities/2022-10-11/
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SUMMARY:5 Minutes of Fame with Austin Women in Technology
DESCRIPTION:Can you learn how to be a bolder communicator in just 5 minutes? The answer is\, “yes”! And that’s not all… \nJoin AWT on October 11\, 2022 for Five Minutes of Fame\, a fun and fast-paced collection of 5 minute talks\, bringing you valuable insight into themes like managing leaders\, personal branding\, running effective meetings\, and more. \nREGISTER NOW \nLearn from entrepreneurs and pros in higher education and the private sector as they present TWENTY slides in just FIVE minutes on a topic of their choosing (similar to Ignite Talks). \nCurrent topics include: \n\n“How Leaders Hold People Accountable” by Kristin Robertson\, Professional EOS Implementer®\, CEO of Brio Leadership\n“It Isn’t Enough To Know Your Worth\, Personal Branding Matters” by Trisha Stacey\, Technology Procurement at Sysco\n“Hybrid Flexible Meetings” by Stephanie Long\, Department Chair | GIS & GE | Austin Community College\n“Use Your Outside Voice: Why Bold Communication is Essential to Thrive” by Paula Shepherd\, Global ICF Certified Communications + Leadership Coach\n\nYou’ll also get to network with other AWT members and learn about volunteer opportunities with our benefiting organization\, Code2College.\nPlus\, one lucky attendee will win an annual membership to AWT! \nInterested in becoming a speaker? Fill out this brief application form and the AWT programming team will get back to you within five business days. Presenters should be available to do a practice run by October 4th. For questions\, email programs@awtaustin.org \nRegister today to secure your spot for an evening of learning\, networking and philanthropy.
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/5-minutes-of-fame-with-austin-women-in-technology/
LOCATION:Digital Turbine\, 110 San Antonio St. #160\, Austin\, TX 78701
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SUMMARY:Misinformation & Disinformation: ​Technology Factors and Potential Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 11 for this important in-person and online conversation with three leading experts who will discuss misinformation and disinformation. \nREGISTER NOW \nDigital technologies such as the Internet and World Wide Web\, social media platforms\, and smartphones have greatly expanded the quantity of information produced and shared by humans and its reach\, with tremendous positive benefits. However\, these tools also enable the rapid creation and distribution of misinformation and disinformation\, which can have significant negative ramifications for individuals and for society overall. \nNow\, newer technologies including modern AI tools are enabling even more convincing false information to reach the most susceptible targets for consuming and sharing it\, exacerbating the problems to new levels. Technologies are part of the misinformation/disinformation problems\, but can technologies—and their makers—be part of new solutions to fight it? How? And in the meantime\, how can we protect ourselves\, our companies\, and our communities from being misled\, accidentally or on purpose\, and promote identification and refutation of falsehoods\, and educational sharing of demonstrably accurate information? \nWe’ll bring together UT Austin professors Talia Stroud (Moody College of Communications) \, Matt Lease (School of Information)\, and Sherri Greenberg (LBJ School of Public Affairs) to examine the current challenges and discuss remediations and even potential solutions. This moderated discussion will conclude with recommendations for individuals and organizations\, followed by questions from the audience. \nAfter the main event\, please stay for networking and ongoing discussion among speakers and attendees\, with free eats and drinks courtesy of the awesome Austin Forum sponsors. And\, thanks to our sponsor SXSW\, one in-person attendee with the best question of the night will win a free badge to SXSW 2023!
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/misinformation-disinformation-technology-factors-and-potential-solutions/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, Austin Public Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Simpli5 Success and Satisfaction
DESCRIPTION:This event is a chance for current and potential customers alike to come together\, listen to great speakers\, and learn from one another. \nREGISTER NOW \nWe all know that cognitively diverse teams outperform all other teams\, but when there is an overt appreciation for cognitive diversity\, that is when people become more satisfied with the work that they do. They feel seen\, heard\, and most of all appreciated. Valuing cognitive diversity creates the conditions for psychological safety\, something that we are all looking for in a work place environment. \nWe will hear from an expert in Diversity\, Inclusion\, Equity\, and Belonging who understands that Diversity is not just a nice to have\, it is a business imperative. We will hear from a neuroscientist who has taken an in-depth look at the misconceptions around the gendered brain. In addition\, we are offering three tracks that focus on technology\, education\, and healthcare. That way you can hear from industry experts who may have a similar focus to you. \nHowever\, you do not need to be in a particular field to gain valuable insights as many of the industry experts are offering solutions that cross over all boundaries. We know that your time is valuable; so\, we have packed a great deal of value into a short amount of time. We welcome you to this event\, and we are thrilled that you have decided to join us. \nWe look forward to learning\, growing\, and sharing with you on October 12th.
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/simpli5-success-and-satisfaction/
LOCATION:Virtual event\, Collibra Inc. 61 Broadway\, 31st Floor New York\, NY 10006\, New York\, NY\, N\, 10006\, United States
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SUMMARY:EMERGE '22 San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:Knight Security Announces the Final EMERGE Event of 2022\nLeading Manufacturers Gather to Showcase the Latest Innovations in Security. \nREGISTER NOW \nThe world’s leading security and business intelligence manufacturers will showcase emerging innovations in Physical Security\, Smart City\, and Cybersecurity technologies at EMERGE ’22 San Antonio. The EMERGE’22 event will take place on October 13th at Topgolf San Antonio\, and although free\, space is limited. This event will provide businesses\, schools and colleges\, local government\, and law enforcement officials with the tools to manage their infrastructure\, mitigate risks\, build safer environments\, and drive economic growth. \nIn addition\, Mr. Ernesto Ballesteros\, who serves as the Cybersecurity State Coordinator for the State of Texas at the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency\, will present on Critical Infrastructures’ Cybersecurity. Mr. Ballesteros has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity in both the private and public sectors. Through his work at CISA\, Mr. Ballesteros fosters strategic public and private sector relationships in the San Antonio Area to develop and maintain secure and resilient infrastructures. \nMr. Ballesteros will discuss best practices and no-cost cybersecurity resources CISA provides organizations to assist with understanding risks\, safeguarding critical assets\, and achieving cyber resilience. \n“Our country has been cyber-threatened for years\, but with the recent Russia-Ukraine war\, we continue to see an exponential increase in cyber-attacks against our Critical Infrastructure Sectors. Among which are Financial Services\, Healthcare & Public Health\, Energy & Utilities\, and Communication & Transportation Systems. Therefore\, security professionals must take every step possible to secure them.” Said Phil Lake\, Knight Security Systems President. \n18+ leading security manufacturers will have live demos of emerging security technology\, such as artificial intelligence\, license plate recognition\, video analytics\, video as a service\, access control as a service\, supply change assurance\, zero trust security\, health intelligence monitoring\, among other security innovations. \nThis year’s EMERGE ’22 San Antonio conference offers a unique opportunity for security professionals from all industries and government entities to come together\, learn about security threats and risk mitigation\, discuss solutions\, and network with peers. \nEMERGE ’22 San Antonio is free\, but space is limited. Please register now to save your seat.
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/emerge-22-san-antonio/
LOCATION:Topgolf San Antonio\, 5539 North Loop 1604 W\, San Antonio\, 78249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:ATC CEO Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Austin Technology Council CEO Summit 2022\, presented by Netspend and Red Fan Communications\, welcomes tech executives to a day of industry exploration.\nThe world is navigating an entirely new\, tech-centric workplace that connects people and companies in infinite ways\, but disconnects them in many others. \nThis year’s summit brings together tech and innovation leaders to discuss and debate opportunities and challenges in a hybrid workforce; how entrepreneurship is shaping and defining Austin’s tech ecosystem; and the real impacts of cyber threats\, with advice on how to prepare and recover. \nThe day concludes with a keynote by venture investing expert Sarah Jones Simmer\, CEO of Found\, who will share her experiences leading start-ups and scaling rapid growth businesses\, and discuss novel ideas on the future of ethical business. \nClick here to register \nRegistration for the ATC CEO Summit 2022 is exclusive to C-suite executives\, presidential leadership\, and managing directors of the region’s corporate offices.  \nAgenda\n1-2 p.m. – Check-In and Pre-Summit Networking \n2-4 p.m. – Panels & Roundtables \n\n2 p.m. –The Future of Work: How Remote and Hybrid Work Impact Employee and Company Success\, sponsored by Improving\n2:45 – How Austin Startups got $350 Million in Government Funding\, sponsored by BP3 and Capital Factory\n3:45 p.m. – Cybersecurity: Lessons in Recovery and Resilience\, sponsored by Marsh\n4:30 – Roundtable \n\n5-6 p.m. – Drinks & Discussion\, sponsored by Perkins Coie and Armanino \n6-7 p.m. – Keynote with Sarah Jones Simmer\, sponsored by Motley Fool Ventures \n7-8 p.m. – Dinner & Dessert \nKeynote – A Fireside Chat with Sarah Jones Simmer\nSponsored by Motley Fool Ventures \n \nSarah Jones Simmer\, CEO of Found \nSarah Jones Simmer is an executive\, investor\, board member and C-level operator. In September 2021\, she joined Found as CEO\, with a mission to make evidence-based\, sustainable weight care accessible for all. Found is quickly emerging as a leader with its innovative approach to weight loss by leveraging the best of modern medicine with personalized support. \nPrior to Found\, Sarah was an executive at Bumble\, the women-first social networking app for four years. From 2017-2020\, she was the Chief Operating Officer of the Bumble app\, where she was responsible for core strategy\, international growth\, marketing initiatives\, and business operations\, as well as the expansion of Bumble’s rapidly growing team. Sarah also led the investment strategy for the Bumble Fund\, Bumble’s early-stage investing vehicle launched in 2018\, focused on the next generation of women-led businesses. \nSarah has spoken at Dreamforce\, SXSW\, Techcrunch Disrupt\, Traction\, the Global Partnership for Education\, and UN special sessions on topics ranging from venture investing to girls’ and women’s rights to the future of ethical business\, and the challenges and opportunities of scaling rapid growth businesses. She has a Masters’ in Public Policy from Northwestern University. She used to run marathons and has completed an Ironman\, but now spends her time outside of work raising two young daughters. \n  \n \nAutumn Manning\, Partner at Motley Fool Ventures\n(Moderator) \nAutumn is a proud alumni of the University of Arkansas (Go Hogs!) and is a serial entrepreneur\, with experience building and designing products\, establishing growth strategies\, and assembling and leading high-performance teams. She spent the first part of her career applying her education in behavioral psychology to understand the characteristics of effective leaders and cultures\, and built automated assessments and tools to measure and move these to havean elevated impact. \nShe brings product and go-to-market\, combined with deep change management and communications experience\, to optimize team performance\, organizational cultures\, and business ROI. For nearly 20 years\, Autumn has helped teams and companies get initial lift and fly to achieve repeatable revenue and deliver a differentiated service experience to the customer. \nHer work across diverse industries and companies at each stage\, from large enterprise to early tech startups\, has reinforced her core philosophy that making life and work count for people matters materially to building sustaining value and exceptional performance. It is this philosophy that led her to co-found and lead YouEarnedIt (now WorkTango) in 2013\, an industry-leading B2B tech platform that combined employee engagement\, culture\, and performance enablement solutions to companies around the globe\, eventually exiting to Vista Equity Partners in 2018. \nFollowing her time as CEO of YouEarnedIt\, Autumn served as President & COO of Cratejoy\, a B2B2C Marketplace enabling thousands of small business owners to deliver recurring subscription box products to consumers around the globe. \nAutumn currently serves as Partner at Motley Fool Ventures\, an early stage\, technology-focused venture capital fund\, powered by The Motley Fool’s brand and commitment to building a smarter\, happier\, richer world. Autumn spends her time advising and mentoring a handful of tech companies\, with a spotlight on women and underrepresented founders in tech. She also\nenjoys serving on the board of Scholarship America\, where she works to increase access to great education to young people across America\, and serves as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to offer a voice to those most in need – children. \nAutumn is a regular speaker on topics impacting culture and the employee experience\, women in leadership\, and leadership and innovation in the tech space. She has been profiled in The New York Times\, HuffPost\, Business Insider\, Entrepreneur\, and the Economist to share her thoughts on culture and leadership. During her tenure as CEO of YEI\, Autumn was named\nAustin’s Best CEO in 2018\, receiving the 2018 Stevie Award for Best Female Executive of the Year\, and was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of Best Company Cultures in 2017 and 2018. \nPanel One (45 min) – The Future of Work: How Remote and Hybrid Work Impact Employee and Company Success\nSponsored by Improving \nImpacts from the pandemic have shifted the power balance in workplace. Experts discuss how remote and hybrid work has inspired a new sense of independence and flexibility among employees\, but created new challenges for employers in managing and motivating the modern workforce and reaching company goals. \nMeet the Panel: \nAnurag Kumar\, Managing Director and President of Improving Nearshore Offices \nAnurag Kumar presides as the Managing Director and President of the Improving Nearshore offices. His primary focus areas are to ensure delivery excellence within the Guadalajara\, Aguascalientes and Austin offices\, drive and nurture strategic growth\, and attract and engage recruits and employees for a top company culture. Anurag is passionate about providing leading edge software development services to companies looking to digitally transform their businesses\, using a unique hybrid of onshore and nearshore delivery\nmodel. \nPrior to Improving\, Anurag was the Co-Founder and CEO of iTexico\, established in 2010\, which was acquired by Improving in 2020. He has been a Founder\, President and CEO of several other US and international firms over the years as well as holding a variety of leadership development/coaching CEO roles for the Austin Business Board and Vistage\, a global business coaching and advising firm. \nAnurag holds an MBA from Michigan State University\, an M.S. Computer Engineering from Wayne State University\, and a B. Tech Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi. He is a Charter Member\, Founder and former President of TIE Austin and an active executive mentor and angel investor. He currently is a board member of the Austin Chapter of Conscious Capitalism. \n  \nNick Saunders\, President and CEO of NuComm \nNick Saunders is a leading technology futurist and business advisor. He is the President and CEO of Austin based\, NuComm\, a Technology Consultancy\, Services and Solution Provider that helps organizations unlock the power of disruptive\, next-gen trends and technologies to accelerate its digital evolution. \nNick has supported transformational\, next-gen\, and high-growth environments ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. His global career landed him in the Silicon Valley for 10 years where he worked with\, and for\, some of the most disruptive technology organizations in the world\, including Microsoft\, Amazon\, Apple\, Google\, and Facebook. \nNick is an MIT graduate\, husband\, and father to two daughters (8 & 28).  Along the way he also became a successful restaurateur\, where he built\, financed\, and grew what are now two successful Austin restaurant brands. \n  \nVaishali Jadhav\, Founder of Sanrekhana \nVaishali Jadhav has spent over 20 years building purpose-driven leaders for purpose-driven companies. She started her career as a Consultant with the Gallup Organization where she used its powerful Q12™ and StrengthsFinder™ assessments to help clients cultivate engaged leaders and cultures. After receiving her M.B.A.\, and a successful career in Washington\, D.C.\, she accepted a role at Whole Foods Market where she supported its Academy for Conscious Leadership – an immersive leadership program designed to help leaders cultivate the tenets of Conscious Capitalism. Since leaving Whole Foods Market\, she has been working at the intersection of leadership and tech. She has scaled programs and facilitated global senior leadership development programs at Indeed.com and Procore Technologies. \nShe is the founder of Sanrekhana\, a leadership and team development company for mission-driven companies.  She is also the Leadership Development Instructor for the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute where she works with an amazing team to build the next generation of future leaders. Vaishali is a certified facilitator of the Psychological Safety Scan developed by Amy Edmondson and is passionate about cultivating psychologically safe workplaces. \n  \n\n\n\nScott Francis\, CEO of BP3\n(Moderator) \nScott Francis is CEO of BP3\, where we help you find a faster way to deliver your business outcomes. We streamline and automate the processes that drive your business. Scott has spent 30 years delivering software solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Scott has previously served as CTO of BP3\, as well as a variety of senior leadership roles at Lombardi Software and Trilogy.  Scott has previously served as Chair of the Board of Magellan International School\, and Is currently Chair of the Austin Technology Council. Scott graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Stanford University.   \n\nPanel Two (45 min) – How Austin Startups got $350 Million in Government Funding\n\nSponsored by BP3  and Capital Factory\n \nDual-use defense startups are radically changing the way the government buys technology. Join Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer as he sits down with the Army\, the Air Force\, HiddenLayer\, and startups who have raised tens of millions in funding to explore how Austin businesses can tap into this massive new market and propel humanity forward. \n\n\n\n\nJoshua Baer\, CEO and Founder\, Capital Factory \nJoshua Baer helps people quit their jobs and become entrepreneurs. He’s the founder of Capital Factory\, a startup community that helps entrepreneurs find investors\, customers and employees. Josh founded his first startup in 1996 in his college dormitory at Carnegie Mellon University and now teaches a class at the University of Texas for student entrepreneurs. He is a Henry Crown Fellow and Braddock Scholar at the Aspen Institute\, a member of the National Committee on US-China Relations Young Leaders Forum\, an Eisenhower Fellow\, and a recipient of the Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty. Josh lives in Austin with his wife Amy and three children. The best way to reach him is on Twitter @joshuabaer \nPanel Three (45 min) – Cybersecurity: Lessons in Recovery and Resilience\n\nSponsored by Marsh \nIn early 2020\, hackers installed malicious code into SolarWinds software system that then spread to its customers during a scheduled system update\, creating a backdoor for the hackers to use additional malware to spy on other companies and top government agencies. Hear from leaders on the case about how they identified and stopped the attack\, and how they’ve recovered and prepared for potential attacks in the future. \nMeet the Panel: \nMike Grant\, Principal\, Marsh McLennan Agency \nMike Grant is a Principal and the Director of the Technology Practice. He joined Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA) in the Orange County office in 2011 where he is responsible for creating risk management and insurance programs for emerging and middle market businesses.  \nLeveraging over 28 years of experience in the insurance industry\, Mike crafts comprehensive risk management programs for his clients\, ensuring the delivery of world class customer service to his clients. Mike has been insuring Technology companies for over 22 years and is one of MMA’s foremost experts in the area of cyber and data liability. He has guided many clients through the preparation for and response to cyber attacks including the SolarWinds \n“Sunburst” attack in late 2020. Mike extends his knowledge and expertise as an active member of MMA’s Cyber Center of Excellence. \nPrior to joining MMA\, Mike was a principal with Costello & Sons Insurance Brokers\, an agency focused on insuring Technology companies. In addition to leading the charge in sales\, Mike \nfunctioned as the COO and CFO for the firm. Prior to entering the insurance industry in 1994\, Mike served as CFO for Alton Geoscience\, a venture-backed environmental consulting company. Prior to that\, Mike worked as an auditor with Ernst & Young and as an intern at the Financial Accounting Standards Board. \nMike earned his BA in economics and management from Albion College in Michigan\, and holds the professional designations of Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) and Certified Public Accountant (inactive) in California. Committed to giving back to the community\, Mike is active in a number of local\, national and international non-profits. \n  \nJason Bliss\, Executive Vice President\, SolarWinds \nJason W. Bliss has served as SolarWinds Executive Vice President\, Chief Administrative Officer\, General Counsel and Secretary since April 2021. Bliss previously served as SolarWinds Executive Vice President\, Corporate Development\, General Counsel and Secretary from January 2020 to April 2021\, Executive Vice President\, General Counsel and Secretary from June 2016 to January 2020\, Senior Vice President\, General Counsel and Secretary from April 2016 to June 2016\, Senior Vice President\, Legal Operations and Corporate Development from October 2013 to April 2016\, Vice President\, Corporate Development from June 2012 to October 2013 and Assistant General Counsel from March 2008 to June 2012.  \nPrior to joining SolarWinds\, Bliss was an associate at DLA Piper LLP (US) specializing in mergers and acquisitions\, capital market transactions and technology licensing. Prior to DLA Piper\, Bliss was a technology consultant with Accenture. Bliss earned a J.D. and an M.B.A. from Duke University and a B.S. in Engineering Science from the University of Virginia. \n  \n Dennis Howard\, CIO\, Charles Schwab \nDennis Howard is the Managing Director\, Chief Information Officer for Schwab Technology Services (STS)\, which is responsible for Schwab’s technology innovation\, development\, infrastructure\, and operations. In addition to leading Schwab’s technology enterprise\, Dennis is responsible for Project Services\, which has accountability for the planning\, coordination\, and financial management of all company-wide projects. \nDennis joined Schwab in September of 2014 as senior vice president of core technology solutions. Before Schwab\, Dennis was Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Visa Inc. During his 12-year tenure at Visa®\, he served in various information technology roles across a number of disciplines\, including development of enterprise systems\, data and analytics\, and client-facing product development. \nPrior to joining Visa\, Dennis worked in technology at Commerce One\, Inc.\, and other firms. Before starting his career in information technology\, Dennis served in several roles in the public sector. Dennis received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio\, and his master’s degree from Baylor University. \n  \nPriya Nathan\, VP\, Sales Executive\, Marsh\n(Moderator) \nPriya Nathan is a business leader with 20 years of broad-based experience in insurance and technology industries – demonstrating expertise as an executive in sales\, support\, client relationships and delivering complex solutions through direct sales\, channel\, and partner programs. Priya is a long-time resident of Austin\, living here since 2001. She enjoys being with her son\, a junior at Westlake high school\, watching action movies and traveling to new places.
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/ceo-summit-2022/
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SUMMARY:The Business Case for Hiring and Retaining Workers with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Employers that hire people with disabilities benefit from reduced turnover\, access to an untapped talent pool\, and more. Hear from Myles Wallace with Peak Performers\, a nonprofit staffing firm focusing on recruiting candidates with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/the-business-case-for-hiring-and-retaining-workers-with-disabilities/2022-10-18/
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SUMMARY:Please join us at our office opening for the Austin Enterprise of Improving
DESCRIPTION:You knew us as iTexico. We were acquired by Improving (improving.com) in June 2020. Join us in a celebratory ribbon cutting event here at the new Improving-Austin office! We will have passed hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, beer\, and a champagne toast! \nRegister now
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/please-join-us-at-our-office-opening-for-the-austin-enterprise-of-improving/
LOCATION:Improving Austin Enterprise\, 11044 Research Blvd Suite C-120\, Austin\, 78759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Discussion of "The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything"
DESCRIPTION:The metaverse is already here — but in such early\, limited forms that it may be difficult for some to understand and imagine just how powerful and revolutionary it can—and will—be. Matthew Ball’s new book\, “The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything\,” is designed to open our minds to the possibilities and prepare us to visualize\, or at least embrace\, the tremendous growth in capabilities and importance of the multiverse. Join us for a lively discussion moderated by Hugh Forrest\, Chief Programming Officer of SXSW (and huge book lover). Read the book (or a summary)\, or just come listen to those who have\, but above all come prepared to discuss possibilities\, challenges\, and what the future may hold for our companies\, school\, daily lives\, and more!\n​ \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/discussion-of-the-metaverse-and-how-it-will-revolutionize-everything/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. Cesar Chavez Downtown Austin\, Austin\, texas\, 78702\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &amp%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20221027T190000
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SUMMARY:Join Contrast Security\, AWS\, and Forward Security for a Meet & Greet at the Dogwood Rock Rose
DESCRIPTION:Contrast Security and AWS invite you to the Dogwood Rock Rose on October 27th to welcome Forward Security to Austin. Join them along with your fellow Austin Technology Council and Austin Chamber of Commerce members over some good food & beverages\, and great conversation. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/join-contrast-security-aws-and-forward-security-for-a-meet-greet-at-the-dogwood-rock-rose/
LOCATION:The Dogwood Rock Rose\, 11420 Rock Rose Ave #130\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Technology Council":MAILTO:info@www.austintechnologycouncil.org
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