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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T200000 DTSTAMP:20260618T132733 CREATED:20230728T212723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T213513Z UID:10002111-1690913700-1690920000@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Global Energy Trends and Transitions 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. At the same time\, we are entering an era where markets\, technologies and policies are enabling dramatic increases in U.S. production of oil\, gas\, wind\, solar and bioenergy that is affecting global economies\, the environment\, and our national security posture. In parallel\, our energy and information sectors are merging to form smarter energy systems and more energy-intensive information systems. For this talk\, Dr. Webber will give an entertaining and 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/global-energy-trends-and-transitions/ LOCATION:Austin Energy Headquarters\, 4815 Mueller Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/energy-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org GEO:30.301565;-97.704676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd. Austin TX 78723 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4815 Mueller Blvd.:geo:-97.704676,30.301565 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T132733 CREATED:20230721T170609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T174333Z UID:10002106-1690974000-1690984800@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Keep Austin Working - Hosted by TSTC DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin ATC and TSTC for this engaging luncheon at the Texas State Technical College Hutto location and find out about the important work they do to help with workforce development in our region. \nThis program will spotlighting TSTC’s online computer programs: \n*Computer Networking & Systems Administration \n*Computer Programing \n*Cybersecurity \n*Digital Media Design \n*Web Design & Development \nThere is no cost to attend this event (TSTC’s culinary program will be preparing a delicious meal). \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/keep-austin-working-hosted-by-tstc/ LOCATION:Texas State Technical College – Hutto\, Innovation Blvd\, Hutto\, Texas CATEGORIES:ATC Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TSTC-event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Technology Council":MAILTO:info@www.austintechnologycouncil.org GEO:30.5487949;-97.5726098 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Texas State Technical College – Hutto Innovation Blvd Hutto Texas;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Innovation Blvd:geo:-97.5726098,30.5487949 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230821T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T132733 CREATED:20180803T171249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T171249Z UID:10001302-1692617400-1692622800@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Capital of Texas ISSA August Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:How to Protect Your Company During a Merger \nProtect your manufacturing\, business systems\, IT operations and employees during a merger. Learn specific mitigation techniques used to protect Operational Technology (OT) from production networks and information assets from vulnerable remote access. \nLearn about strategies successfully used to: \n• Get the budget needed\n• Rapidly integrate IT operations\n• Grow staff size and proficiency. \nThese techniques were employed successfully during the merger and rapid integration of a Fortune 500 company into a Fortune Global 500 company. Other topics covered include risk assessment\, budget justification\, and fostering collaboration. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/capital-of-texas-issa-august-chapter-meeting/2023-08-21/ LOCATION:Joe C Thompson Conference Center at the University of Texas\, 2405 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Capital of Texas ISSA":MAILTO:info@austinissa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T132733 CREATED:20230629T202829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T202829Z UID:10002104-1692818100-1692822600@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Discussion of "Who Owns the Future?" DESCRIPTION:For our August monthly online discussion\, friend of the Austin Forum and Professor Emeritus at The University of Texas at Austin\, J. Craig Wheeler\, will lead us in a conversation about the power of our personal data within this new age of the information economy. \nThrough his book\, Who Owns the Future?\, Jaron Lanier\, Silicon Valley veteran and the father of virtual reality\, presses readers to question the intangible data contract inflicted upon them by the world’s elite. At the cost of clicking around on the internet all day for free\, hedge funds\, industry powerhouses such as Google and Amazon\, and the top 1% exploit our data. Lanier argues that this trade quite literally disintegrates the middle class and threatens our economy to the degree that it reaches your mortgage\, insurance\, and healthcare. Join us as we dive into the concepts of this book on a broader scale and consider potential solutions (our own and Lanier’s) that will give ownership and power back to data owners while strengthening the economy at all levels. This book has renewed relevance in the age of Large Language Models like ChatGPT that scrape copyrighted material from the Web with no recompense. Paying creators could be a version of Lanier’s micropayment scheme. \nWe encourage attendees to read the book Who Owns the Future?\, as it will foster richer\, more in-depth conversations. Reading the book is not a requirement to participate in the event. We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/discussion-of-who-owns-the-future/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/whoownsthefuture-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T132733 CREATED:20230728T212651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T212651Z UID:10002110-1692818100-1692822600@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Discussion of "Who Owns the Future?" DESCRIPTION:For our August monthly online discussion\, friend of the Austin Forum and Professor Emeritus at The University of Texas at Austin\, J. Craig Wheeler\, will lead us in a conversation about the power of our personal data within this new age of the information economy. \nThrough his book\, Who Owns the Future?\, Jaron Lanier\, Silicon Valley veteran and the father of virtual reality\, presses readers to question the intangible data contract inflicted upon them by the world’s elite. At the cost of clicking around on the internet all day for free\, hedge funds\, industry powerhouses such as Google and Amazon\, and the top 1% exploit our data. Lanier argues that this trade quite literally disintegrates the middle class and threatens our economy to the degree that it reaches your mortgage\, insurance\, and healthcare. Join us as we dive into the concepts of this book on a broader scale and consider potential solutions (our own and Lanier’s) that will give ownership and power back to data owners while strengthening the economy at all levels. This book has renewed relevance in the age of Large Language Models like ChatGPT that scrape copyrighted material from the Web with no recompense. Paying creators could be a version of Lanier’s micropayment scheme. \nWe encourage attendees to read the book Who Owns the Future?\, as it will foster richer\, more in-depth conversations. Reading the book is not a requirement to participate in the event. We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/discussion-of-who-owns-the-future-2/ LOCATION:Online via zoom\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/whoownsthefuture-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T100000 DTSTAMP:20260618T132733 CREATED:20230728T214105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T142327Z UID:10002112-1693297800-1693303200@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:August ATC Roundtable Breakfast - Using Improv for Business DESCRIPTION:Coldtowne Theatre is channeling the same innovative creativity used to customize educational materials and entertainment for such clients as Whole Foods\, Ebay\, Dell Computers and SxSw Interactive to bring to ATC an opportunity to foster new skills while engaging in rewarding fun! \nBusiness-focused improv training can help your team members strengthen and streamline communication\, improve listening skills\, and develop tools centered around thinking outside the box and staying present in the moment. \nColdtowne Theatre is sharing their tailor-made experience for the ATC community that will shake up your daily routine by teaching valuable skills to help you enhance business operations and more assuredly navigate the changing market\, all while cultivating a morale-boosting sense of community. \nDo not miss this ATC event (held at Coldtowne Theatre on East 2nd Street. \nREGISTER NOW  URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/august-atc-roundtable-breakfast-using-improv-for-business/ LOCATION:Coldtowne Theatre\, 1700 E 2nd St\, Austin\, 78702\, United States CATEGORIES:ATC Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ATC-UNPLUGGED-BANNER-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Technology Council":MAILTO:info@www.austintechnologycouncil.org GEO:30.2588681;-97.7259457 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Coldtowne Theatre 1700 E 2nd St Austin 78702 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1700 E 2nd St:geo:-97.7259457,30.2588681 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T200000 DTSTAMP:20260618T132733 CREATED:20230825T101210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T101210Z UID:10002114-1693504800-1693512000@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Global Energy Trends and Transitions (Austin Forum) DESCRIPTION:Come to the beautiful new Austin Energy Headquarters\, where Dr. Michael E. Webber will share insight on the future of global energy. Come early! Come in person! Free tacos\, T-shirts\, and tunes from the lovely and talented Amy Atchley during a 5pm – 6pm pre-event Networking Hour. \n                                   Generously hosted and sponsored by Austin Energy! URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/global-energy-trends-and-transitions-austin-forum/ LOCATION:Austin Energy Headquarters\, 4815 Mueller Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org GEO:30.301565;-97.704676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd. Austin TX 78723 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4815 Mueller Blvd.:geo:-97.704676,30.301565 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR