For our July monthly online discussion, SXSW Co-President & Chief Programming Officer, Hugh Forrest, will lead us in a conversation about synthetic biology, genetic engineering, and how these advancements will affect our lives. Amy Webb’s and Andrew Hessel’s book The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology, acts as […]
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 […]
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. Through his book, Who Owns the Future?, Jaron Lanier, Silicon […]
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. Through his book, Who Owns the Future?, Jaron Lanier, Silicon […]
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. […]
Join the Austin Forum for an engaging online discussion of "Artificial Integrity: The Paths to Leading AI Toward a Human-Centered Future" with the author himself, Hamilton Mann! In this thought-provoking book, Mann introduces the transformative concept of "Artificial Integrity," a framework that emphasizes the importance of ethical and human-centered AI development. This interactive session will […]
Our daily lives now involve almost continuous interactions with technologies via their interfaces. Artificial intelligence is changing the way we interact with some technologies: AI lets us talk to our devices naturally, using everyday language and gestures. However, not all interfaces are AI, and just having AI embedded does not ensure productivity, simplicity, and enjoyment […]
Get ready to unravel the mysteries and immense potential of quantum computing at our next Austin Forum event, featuring a special presentation by whurley, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Austin's own quantum computing powerhouse, Strangeworks! Quantum computing, once a futuristic dream, is rapidly becoming a tangible reality with the power to revolutionize industries and […]
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! The 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 […]
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 […]
