TECHNOLOGY
Tech Events In Austin to Attend in September WHAT: Austin Tech Happy Hour
WHERE: The Dogwood Downtown WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 6 – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHY: Bryan Menell has run this High-Tech Happy Hour since 2007. It’s a fun gathering of the tech community in Austin and a great place to network and unwind. TICKETS: Each month Menell gives away a handful of free tickets. Early bird tickets start at $5 and advance tickets are $7.50. Tickets are available at the door for $10.
WHAT: International Hackathon: Austin-Pune Smart Cities hosted by Blackstone Launchpad at UT Austin
WHERE: UT Blackstone Launchpad, Flawn Academic Center, 2304 Whitis Ave., Austin, Texas WHEN: Friday, Sept. 8th at 8 a.m. WHY: “The City of Austin Economic Development Department GBE Division is partnering with UT Blackstone Launchpad, Pune Fashion Week, and Austin Pune Sister City Initiative to host a hackathon centered on Smart City solutions and international cooperation. Pune, India and Austin, TX are both cities striving to overcome unique challenges that can be answered by innovative technology.” TICKETS: Free, but registration is required.
WHAT: Austin Forum on Cybersecurity: Surviving and Thriving in a Connected World
WHERE: Austin Central Library 710 W. Cesar Chavez WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 11 – doors open at 5:45 pm. The event runs from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHY: The event features Cybersecurity Expert Earl Carter of Cisco Systems who will talk about the principles of cybersecurity, nature of common and notable hacking efforts and security breaches and ways to protect your computer. TICKETS: The event is free, registration is required.
WHAT: Startup Grind Austin: Never Peak with Investor and Entrepreneur Justin Siegel
WHERE: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHY: Damon Clinkscales, Startup Grind Austin Director, will interview Investor and Entrepreneur Justin Siegel. Siegel is the co-founder and CEO of two successful mobile entertainment companies: JSmart Technologies and JNJ Mobile. TICKETS: $10 to $15.
WHAT: Innovation for a Better Austin: Ensuring Equity in Tech by Civic Tech for Smarter Cities
WHERE: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 13th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHY: Danielle Skidmore, Civil Engineer and Commissioner for District 9, Austin LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission will moderate a panel discussion on the need for equity in the tech industry. TICKETS: Free, registration required
WHAT: Bunker Labs Austin: Veterans in Residence Launch Party
WHERE: WeWork Domain, 11801 Domain Blvd. 3rd Floor WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 13th 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHY: It’s time for another Veterans in Residence Cohort. Join Bunker Labs and WeWork to learn more about the program for veterans. Also, guest speakers include Nathan Lenahan and Veterans in Residence participants from VIR Cohort 1 and 11. TICKETS: Free, but registration is required
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