BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Austin Technology Council - ECPv6.11.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20200818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200818T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 CREATED:20200724T151652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T183843Z UID:10001826-1597773600-1597773600@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Achieving Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion in Tech DESCRIPTION:In this special second event on the topic of social justice\, equity\, and diversity (following our event on August 4)\, we will address how and why technology companies can be be drivers of change in social justice\, equity\, and diversity—and why this will be good for their own success (products\, services\, profits\, and more) as well as society. \nTechnology now enables and empowers most companies and organizations\, and most of us as consumers\, learners\, etc.\, fueling growth in the technology sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has further increased our dependence on technology. However\, the concurrent focus on social injustice in the US has shined a light on the lack of diversity and equity in the tech sector andI on the inequitable access to technology (broadband\, computers\, smartphones\, affordable connectivity\, etc.). \nOur panel of experts will show data on these inequities\, then are how tech companies can lead the charge in promoting diversity and equity in the workforce and proving technology accessibility to all people. Please join us and share your own thoughts\, experiences\, and suggestions in the important forum. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/achieving-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-tech/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/aug-4th-event-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 CREATED:20200724T152034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T152034Z UID:10001828-1596564000-1596564000@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Using Data & Technology to Improve Our Racial Climate DESCRIPTION:Awareness of racial injustice\, discrimination\, and inequities has soared in the US recent months\, motivated by the tragic killing of Black Americans—including George Floyd\, Breonna Taylor\, Ahmaud Arbery\, and many others. This has created a wave of social protests and calls for change\, from reforming police departments to removing symbols of the Confederacy to increased investment in Black businesses and more. \nThere is much work to be done to achieve the goals of the United States of America—that every person is treated as equals and have access to the same opportunities. This is a societal issue\, but can data and technology help us? There are notable examples of technology being used to discriminate and persecute\, in the US and globally\, and of data that clearly shows inequities and injustices \nHow do we use data and analytics to make things better? How do we ensure that technologies use to promote equality and fairness and not to enable injustice and discrimination? \nJoin our distinguished panel of experts as we discuss how data and technologies have been used for injustice and inequality\, but how they can be powerful tools for change\, equity\, and progress. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/using-data-technology-to-improve-our-racial-climate/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/aug-4th-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200724T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200724T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 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:20200721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 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:20200707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T194500 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 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:20200505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200505T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 CREATED:20200504T135048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T135121Z UID:10001793-1588701600-1588701600@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Technologies for Fighting COVID-19 and Other Epidemics DESCRIPTION:The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has had a sudden and tremendous global impact. The resulting disease\, COVID-19\, and the rapid spread (epidemic) has had a profound effect individuals and families\, schools and education\, businesses and operations\, government policies\, and society in general. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a pandemic in early March\, and the Center for Disease Control\, and governments worldwide at all scales have declared state of emergency/disaster and instituted policies to attempt to control the pandemic and reduce hospitalization and fatalities (already number over 10\,000). Social distancing\, quarantines\, and lockdowns play key roles in reducing exposure and slowing the spread\, but detecting cases\, predicting the spread\, determine treatments\, and developing vaccines are the realm of medical science—aided by powerful technologies. \nJoin us for this timely event as our experts explain viruses and epidemics in general\, the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 in particular\, and then discuss how technology aid healthcare professionals\, epidemiologists and researchers in detection\, identification\, understanding\, treating\, and eventually preventing this disease—and future diseases. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/technologies-for-fighting-covid-19-and-other-epidemics/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/coronavirus-image-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200306T194500 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 CREATED:20200211T191210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T191210Z UID:10001756-1583517600-1583523900@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Technology + Art: Data\, Algorithms\, and Software Enable New Artistic Creativity DESCRIPTION:Technology has always enabled art by providing new tools\, materials\, and expertise that artist then used to advance their visual innovations. The Renaissance is a good example of what can happen when technologists and creatives collaborate. Today a new 21st Renaissance is underway with tech and art uniting to form a new movement dubbed generative art\, with Austin as one of its creative hubs. \nGenerative art uses code\, data\, AI\, AR\, VR\, music\, math\, algorithms\, hardware\, and software to create novel digital media and daring aesthetics that would not otherwise be possible! What’s more these artists are coders\, many with backgrounds in technology. Like good design and beautiful code\, their evocative images and ideas are judged by their clarity and simplicity\, and for their elegant\, original solutions to complex concerns. Their relevant visions allow all of us to appreciate our unique place in history and to imagine the future of technology\, art\, and humanity through fresh eyes. \nCome experience these mesmerizing tech-driven creations as Julia Morton and her guest artists reveal their code\, process\, and inspiration in this special Austin Forum event that will also feature a pop-up generative art gallery. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/technology-art-data-algorithms-and-software-enable-new-artistic-creativity/ LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hello-World-English-01-by-Shirley-Steele.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 CREATED:20200115T013835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T182416Z UID:10001754-1580839200-1580846400@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Health Tech: How Technology\, and Austin\, Will Help You Live Longer & Better DESCRIPTION:Human bodies are amazingly capable and resilient\, but there are countless risks and dangers to our health and lifespan. Technology has long been used in the pursuit of health and longevity\, from bandages and thermometers to splints and herbal medicines. In the era of advanced computing technologies and sensors\, nanotechnology and robotics\, and massive data and artificial intelligence\, we are discovering new ways to detect and diagnose illnesses and injuries and to treat them medically and surgically. We are learning new ways to rehabilitate bodies and recover from injuries and illnesses\, and how to prevent many illnesses and conditions from ever occurring. As we enter 2020\, we can credibly picture a not-too-distant future in which precision medicine will end death from disease (if not disease itself)\, that nanotechnology and robotics will enable precision surgery to yield total recovery in nearly 100% of all cases\, and that artificial limbs and organs will replace original ones with equal or greater capabilities and durability. Moreover\, we are uncovering the genetic and epigenetic causes of aging\, and thus we can foresee extending healthy\, high quality lives to well beyond 100 years and to realize our maximum lifespan potential. \nAs one of the leading cities in the world for computing technologies\, academic research\, innovation\, and startups—and now home to the Dell Medical School—Austin is well positioned to become a leader in the creation of health-related technologies. Join us as two leaders in Austin’s health tech ecosystem—Dr. Jordan Amadio\, neurosurgeon and innovator at Ascension and Dell Med\, and Scott Collins PhD\, biotech entrepreneur and co-founder of BioAustin—share the current state and future possibilities for health technologies and for the Austin opportunities in everything from wearables and diagnostics to robotics and rehabilitation technologies. Then\, Dr. Amadio with then discuss into the future of surgery as one example of this technological revolution in healthcare. (Future Austin Forum programming will cover precision medicine\, advanced diagnostics\, and more.) Join us as we learn how our lives will get better and longer—and how you may be able to contribute! URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/health-tech-how-technology-and-austin-will-help-you-live-longer-better/ LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 CREATED:20191202T171344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T171344Z UID:10001425-1575396000-1575396000@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:Technology for Social Good: How Tech Professionals & Companies Can Support Social Impact DESCRIPTION:Technology has the potential to positively impact our lives by improving access and connection. Simultaneously\, our rapid\, tech-fueled growth also creates challenges (affordability\, mobility) that disproportionately disadvantage many in our community. Like any modern city\, Austin must address issues of social equity and opportunity while ensuring the city benefits from the advantages technology brings.\n​\nTech sector professionals who are enjoying the success and growth of Austin may not be fully aware of the depth of challenges faced by many Austinites\, or what they can do to help. This event is designed to present tech-related topics that take a different approach to social good. Our goal is to get you to think differently and (ultimately) to get you to act differently. \nFeaturing speakers:\nSamantha Snabes: re:3D\nMeme Styles: Measure Austin\nSteve Wanta: Just\nAllison Hannel: AT&T \nIn this special event\, you will learn from our presenters: \n\nHow to create technology enabled products and services that achieve positive social impact\nHow to leverage your personal tech skills and interests to volunteer and contribute to social good\nHow tech companies and organizations can adopt business models and practices that support social good URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/technology-for-social-good-how-tech-professionals-companies-can-support-social-impact/ LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tech-for-goo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T194500 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 CREATED:20191108T170546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T172816Z UID:10001717-1573581600-1573587900@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:The Internet of Things: How Connected Devices Everywhere Will Change Everything DESCRIPTION:The Internet of Things (IoT) enables connected computers and other devices to share data and work together to automate new kinds of applications and improvements to our lives\, infrastructure\, and more. IoT in medicine can connect health data across personal devices and doctors. It can create the ability to enhance traffic flow with autonomous cars and connected signals and link smart devices in cities that monitor safety\, energy usage\, and more.\n​\nIn this event\, Rhonda Dirvin of ARM and Jason Shepherd of Dell Technologies will discuss technologies that demonstrate IoT’s power to shape our lives\, jobs\, and society. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/the-internet-of-things-how-connected-devices-everywhere-will-change-everything-2/ LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Internet-of-things-image-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T194500 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 CREATED:20191022T205449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T205449Z UID:10001712-1573581600-1573587900@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:The Internet of Things: How Connected Devices Everywhere Will Change Everything DESCRIPTION:The Internet of Things (IoT) enables connected computers and other devices to share data and work together to automate new kinds of applications and improvements to our lives\, infrastructure\, and more. IoT in medicine can connect health data across personal devices and doctors. It can create the ability to enhance traffic flow with autonomous cars and connected signals and link smart devices in cities that monitor safety\, energy usage\, and more.\n​\nIn this event\, Rhonda Dirvin of ARM and Jason Shepherd of Dell Technologies will discuss technologies that demonstrate IoT’s power to shape our lives\, jobs\, and society. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/the-internet-of-things-how-connected-devices-everywhere-will-change-everything/ LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. Cesar Chavez Downtown Austin\, Austin\, texas\, 78702\, Select a Country: CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Internet-of-things-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T043444 CREATED:20191008T143354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T143354Z UID:10001685-1571335200-1571342400@www.austintechnologycouncil.org SUMMARY:The Evolution of Energy: Enabling a Clean\, Sustainable Future DESCRIPTION:Early man harnessed fire\, the Industrial Revolution gave us the steam engine\, and combustion engines changed the way we travel. Although energy technologies have transformed humanity’s ability to thrive and grow\, they sometimes had unintended consequences\, positive and negative. As new energy technologies emerge to improve or replace older ones\, they address the limitations of previous technologies and usher in entirely new capabilities. \nFor example\, the way we generate and consume electricity for the past century has been dominated by fossil fuels providing great\, cheap energy production\, but also some negative environmental impacts. How we drive around in our gas burning cars is now a rapidly aging and potentially soon to be irrelevant technology and infrastructure. Technology-enabled innovation – electrification\, renewable energy\, distributed power storage\, and electric and self-driving cars and big trucks can and will fundamentally change how we consume and use energy as a resource. What is the hype vs. reality of these new opportunities for industry and society while also protecting our planet? How does this affect you individually and our city in the short and the long term? Come listen\, enjoy energy interactive stations to include a VR demo\, and ask questions to discover global trends and local solutions today and into the near future. \nWe welcome your participation! Please email us with your questions\, answers\, and prognostications in advance. \nAdmission to the monthly Austin Forum events is always free.\n​\nThe Austin Forum accepts donations of used smart phones and tablets at all our events. All devices will have a factory reset and be set up as new by the team at Austin Pathways’ nationally-recognized “Unlocking the Connection” initiative\, which will connect every public housing resident with a digital device\, digital literacy\, and a free or very low-cost internet connection. Your donated phone can change lives and help close Austin’s digital divide\, thanks to Austin Pathways. URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/the-evolution-of-energy-enabling-a-clean-sustainable-future/ LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX 78701\, Austin\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sustainable-clean-energy-p9wlkah-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Forum on Technology &%3B Society":MAILTO:info@austinforum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR