Stock market forecasts. Election results. Economic outlooks. Confident predictions are everywhere, yet the future remains a mess. Join us Monday night to discuss Dan Gardner's provocative book, "Future Babble: Why Expert Predictions Fail—and Why We Believe Them Anyway." Sign up to save your spot.

Supercomputers, Cloud, and AI Factories are converging to create a new frontier of massive-scale computing. Join Google Cloud, AMD, Dell experts on Tuesday night to discuss the challenges and awesome potential of ultrafast computing. Registration required. Walk-ins not admitted. #HPC #AI #Cloud

Tired of the noise? 🎧 Join us for a discussion on Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism. We'll explore how to use tech intentionally to boost focus. Moderated by @hughatx.bsky.social! Learn to declutter your digital life and build meaningful connections. Register! #DigitalMinimalism #Focus

Forget the old factory. We're taking a field trip to the future! Join us for a tour of the new HICAM facility to see the 4th Industrial Revolution: metal 3D printing, advanced robotics, and AI-powered supply chains. HICAM Founder Marcus Metzger speaks. #AdvancedManufacturing #AustinTech #Robotics

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is happening! We're going inside. Join us for an exclusive field trip to the new HICAM facility! After the tour, Marcus Metzger shares expert insights. A unique opportunity to connect, see the future of industry. #4IR #AdvancedManufacturing #Robotics #HICAM

We're hosting an online discussion of Hannah Ritchie's "Not the End of the World" this Wednesday! It's a deep dive into the hard data that shows our planet's problems are serious, but solvable. All welcome, book read optional. Sign up today! #ClimateData #Optimism #NotTheEndOfTheWorld #BookTalk

Remote work, AI promises efficiency, but @hughatx.bsky.social (the visionary behind SXSW) argues we risk losing true creativity. Thrilled to host Hugh and talk about the Future of Gathering in an AI-integrated world on October 9th! Sign up now! #SXSW #FutureofWork #TechCulture #Austin

Hi everyone. Sorry for the late notice, but we are going to have to move tonight's online book discussion to next Monday, September 29th. Same time. If you have registered, you will get an updated email from Eventbrite soon. Again, our apologies!

Austin Forum online book discussion next Thursday, 9/25: "Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software" by Charles Petzold. Learn how simple signals build complex computers. Your curiosity is all you need to bring! Sign up now! #AustinForum #Code #Computers #TechLiteracy #HowItWorks

Join our workshop and explore how AI tools can streamline product planning and code generation. Use free tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot. Learn to apply AI effectively to boost productivity while. Perfect for tech leaders, strategists. #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #TechWorkshop #GitHubCopilot

"Software September" kicks off this Tuesday with "Code in Flux: Navigating the New Era of Software Development," with speaker Tony Llongueras. This is a deep dive into the State of Software in 2025. Sign up today! #AustinForum #SoftwareSeptember #Software #AI #Coding

Next Month! "Software September" begins with "Code in Flux: Navigating the New Era of Software Development," with speaker Tony Llongueras. It's a deep dive into the state of Software in '25. We'll cover the rise of AI, new languages, the future of developer roles. #Software #AI #Coding

Austin Forum online event: Discussing David Epstein's "Range: Why Generalists Triumph." Explore why diverse experiences lead to creativity and adaptability. Sign up, read the book and join us next week for an engaging discussion! #AustinForum #Range #Generalist #Innovation #BookDiscussion

This Thursday! 🚨 Don't miss "The Robotic Revolution" in-person with Professor Peter Stone (Texas Robotics, UT Austin / Sony AI). Explore current robotics, future potential, and societal questions. An in-person only event! Sign up now. #AustinForum #Robotics #AI #FutureOfTech #InPerson #AustinTech

How will robots change everything? 🤔 The Austin Forum is hosting Professor Peter Stone (Director of Texas Robotics, Sony AI) for an in-person talk on "The Robotic Revolution." Learn about groundbreaking advances, economic potential, and critical societal questions. Don't miss it! #Robots #AI #Tech

Austin Forum Alert! 🚨 "The Robotic Revolution" in-person event with Professor Peter Stone (UT Austin / Sony AI). Explore current robotics, future potential, and societal questions. Must-attend for anyone curious about how bots redefine our lives. Sign up now! #Robotics #AI #FutureOfTech #AustinTech

Austin Forum online event: Master your goals with OKRs! Discussing John Doerr's "Measure What Matters." Learn the system that fueled Google's growth. Vital for navigating fast-paced tech. Read the book, come with questions! Sign up now. ⬇️ #OKRs #GoalSetting #MeasureWhatMatters #OnlineDiscussion

Help shape the Austin Forum's future programming! Join our in-person meetup next Thursday 7/24 for networking, ideation, and collaboration. Share your ideas for 2025 events, speakers, & more. #AustinForum #AustinTech #Community #Networking #Innovation #Austin

A capacity crowd for our "Space Boom" event! 🚀 Thanks to Eric Salwan, co-founder of @firefly-aerospace.bsky.social, for an incredible presentation. He shared how Firefly made history as the 1st commercial company to land on the moon! We also learned about their future lunar landings in '26 and '28!

What should we do next? 🤔 Come tell us! We're hosting an in-person meetup to get your input on future event topics, speakers, and formats for late 2025. Sign up today! Let's build up the Austin tech community together. #AustinTech #NetworkingEvent #FutureOfAustin #TechMeetup

The commercial spaceflight industry is booming, and we're exploring it with Eric Salwan, co-founder of @firefly-aerospace.bsky.social (the Austin company that was the first commercial entity to land on the moon!). He'll cover new tech, future goals, and how we're accessing space. Sign up now!⬇️

The commercial spaceflight industry is booming! Come hear from Eric Salwan, co-founder of @firefly-aerospace.bsky.social (the first commercial entity to land on the moon earlier this year!). He'll cover new tech, future goals, and how we're accessing space. Sign up now! #spacetech #Austinevents

Missed last week's presentation, "Decoding the Quantum Revolution" with @whurley.bsky.social ? No problem. We gotcha! You can find the presentation and recording here: www.austinforum.org/events/june-.... Our next event will leave you seeing stars. And no it's not about psychedelics! 😆 Stay tuned.

Mind. Blown. 🤯 Last night's "Decoding the Quantum Revolution" with @whurley.bsky.social at Google Austin was epic! Key message: "Quantum is here and will soon hit the world 'like a tsunami.'" Everyone needs to be #QuantumReady! #AustinForum #QuantumComputing #whurley #Strangeworks #Google

Join the Austin Forum and Mike Ignatowski, the author of "Navigating Our Future Challenges," for an online discussion next Thursday. Mike will guide the chat, exploring the transformative potential and inherent risks of technologies like AI, biotechnology, and climate engineering. Sign up now!

Curious about quantum computing? 🤔 We're hosting @whurley.bsky.social from Strangeworks at Google Austin on June 17th! Get the rundown on this game-changing tech, plus Q&A & networking. Arrive early for check-in! In-person event only. #AustinTech #Quantum #FutureOfComputing #whurley #Google #Austin

Hear from Austin's own quantum computing pioneer, @whurley.bsky.social, CEO of Strangeworks! This in-person event unravels quantum computing's mysteries, from its advancements and potential to the hurdles it faces. Get ready for the quantum leap. Sign up now! #Quantum #QuantumComputing

TOMORROW we're discussing "Superagency" by Reid Hoffman & Gene Beato. How do tech giants use their power? What's their responsibility? @jayboisseau.bsky.social moderates. Reading the book is a good idea. Register now! #AustinForum #Superagency #TechEthics #AI #BigTech

What defines "superagency" in tech today? The Austin Forum is hosting an online book discussion on Reid Hoffman & Gene Beato's "Superagency." We'll explore ethical leadership & societal impact with @jayboisseau.bsky.social Prep by reading the book if you can! #Tech #AI #Ethics #Bigtech #techethics

Insightful evening last night with Dell Technologies' Erik Summa on "The Importance of UX in the Age of AI." While AI changes design, a human focus is key. Erik's advice for designers and engineers: keep learning, cultivate empathy, travel, and explore new viewpoints. Evolve and innovate!

Don't let the rain keep you away! Tonight, Erik Summa, AI Experience Leader at Dell discusses the vital role of User Experience (UX) in our AI-driven world. We're giving away an ACL Interactive 2026 badge to the person with the best question tonight! You must be in attendance to win! #ux #uxdesign

Ever wonder how AI is impacting the way we use technology? 🤔 The Austin Forum is hosting Erik Summa (Dell) on May 6th to discuss the vital role of User Experience (UX) in our AI-driven world. Learn how UX ensures technology is helpful and enjoyable for everyone. Register now! #AI #UX

TOMORROW! Learn to build websites at warp speed with AI! Join KUNGFU.AI's ML Engineers for a demo of Windsurf, an open-source AI development environment (similar to Cursor AI). Discover how AI can automate UI and backend API creation. Have Windsurf (free) or Cursor AI (free tier) installed.

"AI April" rolls on next week! KUNGFU.AI's Edward Cates & Nathan Mandi will demo Windsurf, an AI-powered tool (like Cursor AI) that quickly generates stunning websites automating up to 90% of boilerplate code. ⚡ See lightning-fast UI and automated backend API creation. Sign up now!

Sorry for the late notice, but we had to move tonight's online book discussion of "Artificial Integrity" with Hamilton Mann to next week. For those that signed up, you will get a notification through Eventbrite with the new date, Monday, April 28th. If you haven't registered, there's still time. ⬇️

"Black Mirror" or "Twilight Zone" fans, this one is for you! Explore the unsettling realities of AI in "Black Mirror" ("Be Right Back" & "Jane Is Awful") with a screening and expert panel discussion with @numa.bsky.social, Steve Kramer, Adam Ghetti. Limited seats available. Purchase tickets now!

TOMORROW! Learn prompt engineering from AI expert @numa.bsky.social. This hands-on session will equip you with the skills to effectively use gen AI tools for high-quality outputs, style control, and increased efficiency. Bring your laptop to participate. Sign up now! Space is limited.

Whether at home or perhaps, vacationing on the beach in Mexico, give Artificial Integrity by @hamiltonmann.bsky.social a read! Then come chat with the author himself this Wednesday in our online discussion. Sign up now! www.austinforum.org/events/april...

ONE WEEK AWAY! Engage directly with @hamiltonmann.bsky.social, author of "Artificial Integrity," in an exclusive online discussion. Explore his groundbreaking framework for ethical, human-centered AI development. Sign up now! Be sure to read the book to engage with Hamilton and other attendees. #AI

Unlock the power of generative AI with prompt engineering! Join renowned AI expert Numa Dhamani @numa.bsky.social for a hands-on workshop. Learn to create prompts that generate superior content, control format, and streamline workflows. Bring your laptop for interactive practice. Sign up today!

TOMORROW! Come to our interactive meetup to boost your skills, dive into advanced tricks, and connect with other AI enthusiasts. Bring your laptop to show off your projects and learn from the best. You'll leave by 8 PM feeling smarter and with new AI buddies! REGISTER NOW!

Unlock the Power of AI: Share Your Skills! Chatbots, LLMs, and generative AI are transforming what's possible. Join our meetup to share your expertise, demos, and practical tips for maximizing your use of LLMs. Bring your devices, learn from others, and leave by 8 pm with enhanced AI proficiency!

Special thanks to Google's Andrew Gates, for leading last night's presentation event, "The Next Wave of Generative AI". Andy provided a deep dive into Agentic AI and a look into what AI tools and trends are on the horizon. We had a packed house! Thanks to everyone for coming out! #ai #genai #agentai

No joke, AI April with the Austin Forum begins tomorrow! Discover the accelerating evolution of Artificial Intelligence, driven by generative models. Google's Andy Gates delves into current breakthroughs, the emergence of AI agents, and the potential trajectory of future innovations. Sign up now!

Curious about how generative AI is transforming the world? Join us Tuesday, as we start 'AI April' with an inspiring presentation by Andrew Gates, a leading AI expert at Google. He dives into the breakthroughs in Gen AI, the rise of AI agents, and what the future holds for these technologies.

TOMORROW! Explore the crucial role of human connection in our digital world. Join us for a virtual conversation on Allison Pugh's "The Last Human Job: The Work of Connecting in a Disconnected World." This promises to be an engaging conversation you don't want to miss! Registration link ⬇️

Last night, SXSW President & Chief Programming Officer, @hughatx.bsky.social , shared his top 10 sessions and told us what to expect for SXSW 2026. Plus, our badge winners shared their most thought provoking sessions. Thanks to all for sharing an insider's look at impactful moments from #SXSW!

Did you attend a mind-blowing SXSW session? Learn something that you'd like to share with our community? Come share your wisdom! Attendees will deliver concise presentations summarizing the most innovative ideas and emerging trends they experienced. SXSW President, Hugh Forrest, will moderate!

What will our tech workforce look like in five years? That was the focus of "Being a Human Worker in 2030." Special thanks to Nancy Giordano, William Hurley and Dr. Maninder Kahlon for helping us understand our strengths as humans and what we can do to adapt and enhance our own careers. #ai

Join us tomorrow for an engaging discussion with a futurist, technologist, psychologist, and empathy expert. We’ll explore AI’s impact on work and life, while highlighting the uniquely human strengths that will help us succeed in an AI-driven world. Register now! ⬇️