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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · 10d

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

Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · 17d

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 on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Aug 29

"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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jul 17

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!

Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jul 11

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

Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jul 8

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!⬇️

Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

www.austinforum.org

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jun 18

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jun 11

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!

Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jun 11

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · May 28

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · May 20

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

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Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · May 7

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!

Austin Forum on Technology & Society @austinforum.bsky.social · May 6

We'll be giving away a "SXSW" interactive badge! Sorry for the confusion, we had ACL on the brain today since this year's festival lineup was introduced!!!