Recent Events at The Austin Forum

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Why Pundits and Experts Often Get It Wrong: A Discussion on "Future Babble"
Dec 15
Why Pundits and Experts Often Get It Wrong: A Discussion on "Future Babble"
Envisioning a Better Future: A Conversation with Brett Hurt
Dec 11
Envisioning a Better Future: A Conversation with Brett Hurt
Supercomputing, Cloud Computing, and AI Factories: The Importance of Speed AND Scale
Dec 2
Supercomputing, Cloud Computing, and AI Factories: The Importance of Speed AND Scale

Reclaiming Your Focus: A Discussion on "Digital Minimalism"
Nov 25
Reclaiming Your Focus: A Discussion on "Digital Minimalism"
Level Up: An AI-Assisted Coding Workshop & Showdown
Nov 10
Level Up: An AI-Assisted Coding Workshop & Showdown
The Smart Factory: AI, Simulation, and the Future of Making Things
Nov 5
The Smart Factory: AI, Simulation, and the Future of Making Things

AI Happy hour at Remedy Bar
Oct 23
AI Happy hour at Remedy Bar
Discussion of “Not the End of the World” by Hannah Richie
Oct 22
Discussion of “Not the End of the World” by Hannah Richie
Quantum ATX: Connect & Explore
Oct 16
Quantum ATX: Connect & Explore
The Importance of Connection, Community, and Culture in Tech
Oct 9
The Importance of Connection, Community, and Culture in Tech

Discussion of “Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software"
Sep 29
Discussion of “Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software"
Navigating the Future of Software Development
Sep 11
Navigating the Future of Software Development
Code in Flux: Navigating the New Era of Software Development
Sep 2
Code in Flux: Navigating the New Era of Software Development

Discussion of “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World"
Aug 26
Discussion of “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World"
Exploring the Future of Artificial General Intelligence
Aug 20
Exploring the Future of Artificial General Intelligence
The Robotic Revolution: Shaping Our Future, One Bot at a Time
Aug 7
The Robotic Revolution: Shaping Our Future, One Bot at a Time

Discussion of “Measure What Matters"
Jul 30
Discussion of “Measure What Matters"
Summer 2025 Tech Brainstorm & Mixer!
Jul 24
Summer 2025 Tech Brainstorm & Mixer!
Space Boom: The Business and Benefits of Commercial Spaceflight
Jul 15
Space Boom: The Business and Benefits of Commercial Spaceflight

Discussion of “Navigating Our Future Challenges” by Mike Ignatowski
Jun 19
Discussion of “Navigating Our Future Challenges” by Mike Ignatowski
Decoding the Quantum Revolution
Jun 17
Decoding the Quantum Revolution

Discussion of "Superagency" by Reid Hoffman and Greg Beato
May 29
Discussion of "Superagency" by Reid Hoffman and Greg Beato
Grow Your Spheres of Influence—and Your Career, Organization, and Impact
May 13
Grow Your Spheres of Influence—and Your Career, Organization, and Impact
The Importance of UX in the Age of AI
May 6
The Importance of UX in the Age of AI

Black Mirror & AI: Reality Check - A Special Austin Forum Screening & Panel
Apr 30
Black Mirror & AI: Reality Check - A Special Austin Forum Screening & Panel
Boost Your Coding Productivity: An Introduction to AI-Powered Development Workshop
Apr 29
Boost Your Coding Productivity: An Introduction to AI-Powered Development Workshop
Discussion of "Artificial Integrity" by Hamilton Mann
Apr 28
Discussion of "Artificial Integrity" by Hamilton Mann
Unlocking Generative AI's Potential: A Prompt Engineering Workshop
Apr 23
Unlocking Generative AI's Potential: A Prompt Engineering Workshop
Best LLM & GenAI Pro Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
Apr 8
Best LLM & GenAI Pro Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
The Next Wave of Generative AI
Apr 1
The Next Wave of Generative AI

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Racing the Future: How (and Why!) Entrepreneurs and Professionals Must Engage with AI Today
Dec 3
Racing the Future: How (and Why!) Entrepreneurs and Professionals Must Engage with AI Today

Join the Austin Forum on December 3rd!

Discussion of "Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI"
Nov 21
Discussion of "Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI"
Blockchain and Web3 Explained: Building Blocks of the Digital Future
Nov 14
Blockchain and Web3 Explained: Building Blocks of the Digital Future

Join the Austin Forum on November 14!

Introduction to Programming Quantum Computers
Nov 7
Introduction to Programming Quantum Computers
Discussion of "Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology"
Oct 22
Discussion of "Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology"
Quantum Computing Meetup
Oct 3
Quantum Computing Meetup
Gene Editing: A 2024 Update with Dr. Ilya Finkelstein and Dr. Stephen C. Ekker
Oct 1
Gene Editing: A 2024 Update with Dr. Ilya Finkelstein and Dr. Stephen C. Ekker

Join the Austin Forum on October 1!

Discussion of "The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge With AI"
Sep 19
Discussion of "The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge With AI"
The Current State, Trends, Challenges, and Future of Chips
Sep 3
The Current State, Trends, Challenges, and Future of Chips
Discussion of "The Future," a Near-Future Dystopian Thriller
Aug 20
Discussion of "The Future," a Near-Future Dystopian Thriller
Introduction to Quantum Computing
Aug 16
Introduction to Quantum Computing
CTO Insights: Navigating New Technologies
Aug 6
CTO Insights: Navigating New Technologies
Discussion of "The Future We Choose"​
Jul 25
Discussion of "The Future We Choose"​
Sustainability & Climate Tech Meetup
Jul 18
Sustainability & Climate Tech Meetup
Climate Change: Challenges, Solutions, and Emerging Technologies​
Jul 2
Climate Change: Challenges, Solutions, and Emerging Technologies​
Discussion of “Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America”
Jun 25
Discussion of “Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America”
The Early Universe Unveiled by Advances in Space Telescopes​
Jun 4
The Early Universe Unveiled by Advances in Space Telescopes​
Re-Evaluating "Ex Machina” in the Age of Generative AI
May 28
Re-Evaluating "Ex Machina” in the Age of Generative AI
Discussion of “Spheres of Influence”
May 22
Discussion of “Spheres of Influence”
Technology, Disinformation, and Verification: Dangers & Solutions​
May 14
Technology, Disinformation, and Verification: Dangers & Solutions​
Discussion of “A Brief History of Intelligence”​
Apr 23
Discussion of “A Brief History of Intelligence”​
AI in 2024: Real Talk, Industry Trends, Hot Takes & Weird Flexes​
Apr 16
AI in 2024: Real Talk, Industry Trends, Hot Takes & Weird Flexes​
How America Can Win the Race for the Twenty-First Century
Apr 4
How America Can Win the Race for the Twenty-First Century
AI: How to Jump In Right Away
Apr 2
AI: How to Jump In Right Away
Discussion of “Introduction to Generative AI”
Mar 20
Discussion of “Introduction to Generative AI”
Generative AI and Prompt Engineering
Mar 6
Generative AI and Prompt Engineering
Live Long and Prosper: How AI, Robotics, and Other Technologies Are Advancing Healthcare & Wellness​
Mar 5
Live Long and Prosper: How AI, Robotics, and Other Technologies Are Advancing Healthcare & Wellness​
Discussion of “Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”​
Feb 28
Discussion of “Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”​
SXSW 2024 Interactive Preview with Hugh Forrest
Feb 15
SXSW 2024 Interactive Preview with Hugh Forrest
Accelerated Introduction to AI
Feb 8
Accelerated Introduction to AI
Featured
The New & Enhanced Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges—and Recommendations for 2024
Feb 6
The New & Enhanced Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges—and Recommendations for 2024
Introduction to Quantum Computing
Jan 26
Introduction to Quantum Computing
Generative AI for Images & Video Meetup
Jan 25
Generative AI for Images & Video Meetup
Discussion of “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism”
Jan 18
Discussion of “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism”
Tech Trends for 2024 (and Beyond)
Jan 9
Tech Trends for 2024 (and Beyond)
Featured
Discussion of "AI 2041: 10 Visions for Our Future"
Dec 12
Discussion of "AI 2041: 10 Visions for Our Future"
Accelerated Introduction to AI
Dec 8
Accelerated Introduction to AI
Tech for Health, Happiness, and Helping!
Dec 5
Tech for Health, Happiness, and Helping!
Discussion of "The Coming Wave"
Nov 21
Discussion of "The Coming Wave"
Life Beyond Earth: The Synergy of Energy and Space Exploration
Nov 16
Life Beyond Earth: The Synergy of Energy and Space Exploration
A Debate on Digital Privacy, Trust, Responsibility, and Ethics
Nov 7
A Debate on Digital Privacy, Trust, Responsibility, and Ethics
Discussion of "Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms"
Oct 24
Discussion of "Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms"
Quantum Computing Meetup
Oct 17
Quantum Computing Meetup
The Technologies, Applications, and Future of 3D Printing
Oct 3
The Technologies, Applications, and Future of 3D Printing
Discussion of "We Are Legion (We Are Bob)"
Sep 28
Discussion of "We Are Legion (We Are Bob)"
Quantum Computing: The Next Technological Evolution
Sep 5
Quantum Computing: The Next Technological Evolution
Global Energy Trends and Transitions
Aug 31
Global Energy Trends and Transitions
Discussion of "Who Owns the Future?"
Aug 23
Discussion of "Who Owns the Future?"
Understanding and Using AI
Aug 10
Understanding and Using AI
Discussion of "The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology"
Jul 26
Discussion of "The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology"
The New Threats of Misinformation & Disinformation—and What We Can Do
Jul 11
The New Threats of Misinformation & Disinformation—and What We Can Do
Using & Improving Large Language Models (LLMs)
Jun 20
Using & Improving Large Language Models (LLMs)
Discussion of "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, and Strategies"
Jun 14
Discussion of "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, and Strategies"
Understanding and Using Generative AI
Jun 6
Understanding and Using Generative AI
Discussion of "Spatial Web: How Web 3.0 Will Connect and Transform the World"
May 18
Discussion of "Spatial Web: How Web 3.0 Will Connect and Transform the World"
Making the Metaverse Matter
May 9
Making the Metaverse Matter
How Close/Far Are We from “Her” - Movie + AI Panel
May 2
How Close/Far Are We from “Her” - Movie + AI Panel
Discussion of "The Threshold: Leading in the Age of AI"
Apr 26
Discussion of "The Threshold: Leading in the Age of AI"
AI in 2023: Exciting Developments and Heightened Risks
Apr 4
AI in 2023: Exciting Developments and Heightened Risks
Discussion of "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology"
Mar 30
Discussion of "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology"
Highlights of SXSW Interactive & Future Austin Forum Programming
Mar 23
Highlights of SXSW Interactive & Future Austin Forum Programming
How Technology is Innovating (and Improving) Global Financial Markets
Mar 7
How Technology is Innovating (and Improving) Global Financial Markets
Discussion of “Sea of Tranquility”
Feb 22
Discussion of “Sea of Tranquility”
Digital Identity, Privacy, and Trust Meetup
Feb 15
Digital Identity, Privacy, and Trust Meetup
Simulation, Visualization, Digital Twins, and the (Useful) Metaverse
Feb 7
Simulation, Visualization, Digital Twins, and the (Useful) Metaverse
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Discussion of “Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making”
Jan 26
Discussion of “Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making”
Misinformation Meetup—Let’s Do Something About It!
Jan 18
Misinformation Meetup—Let’s Do Something About It!
Tech Trends for 2023 (and beyond!)
Jan 10
Tech Trends for 2023 (and beyond!)