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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
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
October 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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
October 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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!
September 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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
September 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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
September 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
"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
August 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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
August 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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
August 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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
August 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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
July 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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
July 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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
July 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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
July 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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!
July 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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
July 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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!⬇️
July 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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
July 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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.
Decoding the Quantum Revolution
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June 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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
June 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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!
June 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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
June 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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
June 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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
May 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM