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SUMMARY:SIM Austin July 2025 Networking Meeting - Corporate AI Adoption:  What's Working\, What's Not\, What's Next
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the July 2025 Networking Meeting\nCorporate AI Adoption: What’s Working\, What’s Not\, What’s Next \nThis session will feature a panel of experts whose organizations are on the leading edge of AI adoption. Learn What’s Working\, What’s Not and What’s Next with AI in their organizations. The panel will examine all aspects of Corporate AI Adoption and how it is transforming their business. Gain valuable insights and tools to help you manage this rapidly evolving technology in your organization. \nInvite your senior leaders and peers to this informative and insightful panel discussion. \nWhen: Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\, 5:00 – 7:00 pm\nWhere: Chez Zee\, 5406 Balcones Dr.\nFree to SIM Members\nNon-Members – $50 \nModerator: Chad Macy\, President\, The HT Group\nPanelists:\nLou Senko\, Chief Availability Officer\, Q2 Banking\nDave Claflin\, Sr. Director of IT Transformation\, SHI
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/sim-austin-july-2025-networking-meeting-corporate-ai-adoption-whats-working-whats-not-whats-next/
LOCATION:Chez Zee American Bistro\, 5406 Balcones Dr.\, Austin\, 78731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Space Boom: The Business and Benefits of Commercial Spaceflight
DESCRIPTION:Join the Austin Forum on Technology & Society for an exhilarating evening as we dive into the burgeoning commercial spaceflight revolution\, featuring Eric Salwan\, co-founder of Austin’s own Firefly Aerospace! \nThe private sector is rapidly transforming humanity’s access to space\, from satellite constellations to lunar missions and beyond. Eric’s presentation will take you behind the scenes of this dynamic industry\, exploring the cutting-edge technologies that are making commercial spaceflight a reality. Eric Salwan will share his unique insights into: \nThe Current Landscape: Explaining the present state of commercial spaceflight and its growing impact.\nTechnological Engines: Presenting the key technologies and innovations in propulsion\, materials\, avionics\, and manufacturing that are enabling more affordable and frequent access to orbit.\nThe Future Frontier: Giving insights into what’s next for commercial space industry\, including the ambitious goals and potential applications that will shape the next era of space exploration and utilization.\nFirefly’s Role: Sharing Firefly Aerospace’s contributions to this exciting field\, from small-lift launch vehicles to lunar landers.\nFollowing Eric’s illuminating presentation\, you will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A session and connect with fellow attendees during our networking reception. Whether you’re a space enthusiast\, a tech professional\, or simply curious about the future beyond Earth\, this event offers a unique chance to gain firsthand knowledge from a leader at the forefront of the commercial space revolution. \nSPEAKER \nEric Salwan\, Co-founder and Director of Commercial BD\, Firefly Aerospace \nEric Salwan is a NewSpace advocate and entrepreneur. \nAs one of the seed investors and first employees of Firefly Space Systems\, Eric was a member of the team that worked to create an innovative small satellite launch solution. Eric was the Information Technology Director at Firefly Space Systems\, responsible for all aspects of the Firefly IT infrastructure. \nEric is the co-founder of Firefly Aerospace\, the industry leader in end-to-end responsive space services. As Director of Commercial Business Development\, Eric is responsible for developing the commercial business pipeline for the Firefly Alpha launch vehicle. \nATTENDANCE INSTRUCTIONS \nIn-person Only \nJoin us at Capital Factory\, Captain America room. In-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! \nRegistration is required but does not guarantee admission. We do our best to project attendance\, but no-shows to events require us to over allocate registrations to maximize actual attendance. While we can almost always admit everyone\, please arrive early to ensure you get a seat. We will not make exceptions that exceed host or fire marshall capacities. Thank you for understanding.
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/space-boom-the-business-and-benefits-of-commercial-spaceflight/
LOCATION:Captial Factory – Captain America Room\, 701 Brazos St.\, Austin\, T\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:ACG ASA's Monthly Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This event is being sponsored by Calvetti Ferguson.
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/acg-asas-monthly-lunch/
LOCATION:Westwood Country Club\, 3803 W 35th St\, AUSTIN\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ACG Austin / San Antonio":MAILTO:acgasa@acg.org
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SUMMARY:Discussion of "Measure What Matters"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Austin Forum for an insightful online book discussion of John Doerr’s seminal work\, “Measure What Matters: How Google\, Bono\, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs.” In an era defined by rapid technological evolution and constant change\, the ability to set ambitious goals and rigorously track progress is more critical than ever. \nDoerr’s book introduces the powerful goal-setting system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)\, a methodology pioneered at Intel and famously adopted by Google\, where it fueled their explosive growth and innovation. This discussion will explore why OKRs are particularly vital for tech companies\, where product cycles are short\, market demands shift quickly\, and the need for agile execution is paramount. \nWe’ll delve into: \nThe Core Principles of OKRs: Understand what OKRs are\, how they are structured\, and why they are so effective for fostering alignment\, focus\, and transparency.\nCase Studies in Success: Learn from real-world examples\, including Google\, Bono’s ONE Campaign\, and the Gates Foundation\, on how OKRs have driven extraordinary results.\nNavigating Rapid Change: Discuss how OKRs provide a framework for organizations\, especially in the fast-paced tech sector\, to stay focused on strategic priorities while remaining adaptable.\nIndividual Impact: Discover how the OKR methodology can be applied by individuals\, in tech or any career\, to define personal and professional goals\, track progress\, and ultimately contribute more effectively to their companies and advance their own careers.\nWhether you’re a startup founder\, a seasoned executive\, an aspiring leader\, or simply looking for ways to improve your personal productivity and impact\, this discussion will offer valuable takeaways for leveraging OKRs to achieve what truly matters. \nCome prepared to share your thoughts\, experiences\, and questions about making every effort count! \nMODERATOR \nJay Boisseau is an experienced\, recognized leader and strategist in advanced computing technologies\, with over 25 years in the field. Jay is the executive director and founder of The Austin Forum on Technology & Society\, which he created in 2006 and is the leading monthly technology outreach and engagement event in Austin–and now attracts national and international attendees online. The Austin Forum is one of the pillars of the Austin tech scene\, providing connections to information\, ideas\, collaborations\, and community overall. In addition\, Jay is CEO\, co-founder (June 2014)\, and a partner in Vizias\, a small team of passionate professionals with expertise in high-performance computing (HPC)\, artificial intelligence (AI)\, technology community building\, and technology outreach & event planning. Vizias staff lead\, execute\, and support the Austin Forum through Vizias Research\, Education\, and Outreach\, a non-profit dedicated to using technology for positive social impact. Jay has held previous leadership positions at Dell Technologies\, the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin\, the San Diego Supercomputer Center and the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center. He received his doctorate in astronomy from UT Austin\, and his undergraduate degree in astronomy and physics from the University of Virginia. For Jay’s full professional bio\, visit here. \nATTENDANCE INSTRUCTIONS \nOnline via Google Meet\nOnce you register via Eventbrite\, you will receive the direct link in your confirmation email. You will also receive the link in a reminder email one day before the event. \nSpace is limited\, so please register only if you’re confident you can attend—and kindly cancel your registration if your plans change so we can open your spot to another participant.
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/discussion-of-measure-what-matters/
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CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &amp%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org
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SUMMARY:AUTMHQ's Tech Bytes [Tech Networking Social]
DESCRIPTION:AUTMHQ is excited to announce our July edition of Tech Bytes! This networking and panel discussion series connects tech professionals and aspiring individuals in the Austin community. Come ready to engage in thoughtful conversations\, build new relationships\, and enjoy light bites with like-minded peers.
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/autmhqs-tech-bytes-tech-networking-social/
LOCATION:DAWA HQ\, 916 Springdale Rd Bld 4\, Ste 109\, Austin\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Urban Technology Movement":MAILTO:isa@autmtx.org
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