Upcoming Events

Lunch and Learn: From Numbers to Negotiation: Financial Empowerment for Latinas in Tech (Online)
Jul
10

Lunch and Learn: From Numbers to Negotiation: Financial Empowerment for Latinas in Tech (Online)

Money talk isn’t taboo — it’s strategy.

Join us for a practical and empowering Lunch & Learn session designed to help Latinas in Tech take control of their financial future. Whether you're just entering the tech industry or looking to level up, this session will reframe financial literacy as a powerful tool for career growth.

View Event →
HORIZONS: Navigating Tech Pathways with Michael Brown
Jul
16

HORIZONS: Navigating Tech Pathways with Michael Brown

Michael is an Account Executive at Techvera, where he blends sales strategy, smart tech solutions, and data-driven decision-making to drive client success. In this session, he’ll share how he broke into tech sales, what keeps him thriving in the field, and how his MBA in Business Analytics fuels his approach to innovation and relationship-building in the tech industry.

View Event →
Street Genius: Summer Mini Camp
Jul
23
to Jul 24

Street Genius: Summer Mini Camp

Addressing and bolstering boys of color’s confidence and self-awareness through creativity, entrepreneurship, technology, mentoring and holistic learning.

Program description:

Street Genius

July 23-24, 10am-5:30 pm at Austin PBS. Hands on workshops and presentations  sessions daily, career mentors, collaborative art project 

Summer Mini Camp Themes:

Graphic Novel design - brainstorm, draw and narrate your own graphic novel panels

The Drip: Fashion Design - Meet with male fashion designers and stylists for a hands on lesson in upcycling your closet and finding your look

Non-Traditional Creative Jobs: Stunt work - A movie script is more than words. Work with a professional stunt man to coordinate a few stunt scenes as a team.

Gathering boys and boy-identifying students ages 10-15 to partake in art, design thinking and entrepreneurship projects while exposing them to careers 

Students will create a product for good using some of the tenants discussed in media literacy and well-being workshops.

Pillars:

  • Media literacy 

  • Holistic/mental health

  • Design-Thinking/Technology

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Art/Creativity

View Event →
UTM's Tech Bytes: July Edition [Tech Networking Social]
Jul
31

UTM's Tech Bytes: July Edition [Tech Networking Social]

Powered by Universal Tech Movement (formerly AUTMHQ)

Universal Tech Movement (UTM) is excited to announce our July edition of Tech Bytes! This networking and panel discussion series connects tech professionals and aspiring individuals in the Austin community. Come ready to engage in thoughtful conversations, build new relationships, and enjoy light bites with like-minded peers.

📅 Date: July 31st, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
🚗 Parking: There's free street parking all over. DAWA's suite is located on Gunter St.

What to Expect:

  • Light Refreshments

  • Engaging Networking Opportunities

  • Insightful Panel Discussion

Whether you're already in tech or exploring new opportunities, Tech Bytes offers a relaxed and supportive environment for learning, connecting, and growing in the industry. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of Austin’s thriving tech community!

Event Agenda:

  • 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM: Guest arrival, check-in, and networking.

  • 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM: Light bites and icebreaker activity.

  • 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM: Panel discussion and Q&A session

  • 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Resource sharing, networking, and closing remarks.

Why Attend?

  • Inspiration: Be inspired by the journeys and experiences of successful tech professionals.

  • Knowledge: Gain valuable insights and practical advice for your tech career.

  • Networking: Expand your professional network with meaningful connections.

  • Opportunities: Explore potential career opportunities and resources to help you achieve your goals.

RSVP today to secure your spot! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring community event. We look forward to seeing you there!

View Event →
UTM's ReThink Austin 2025
Nov
8

UTM's ReThink Austin 2025

Mark your calendars! ReThink Austin returns on Saturday, November 8, 2025 for another powerful day of conversation, connection, and community impact.

Hosted by AUTMHQ, ReThink Austin brings together leaders, innovators, creatives, and changemakers to explore the intersections of tech, equity, policy, and opportunity—all with a focus on building a more inclusive future in Central Texas and beyond.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

📍 Location: TBA

🔗 RSVP now to stay in the loop and be the first to know about exciting announcements!

Let’s rethink what’s possible—together.

View Event →

Getting Started with Ai for Small Business (Online)
Jul
9

Getting Started with Ai for Small Business (Online)

This class will be via Zoom only. Getting Started with AI for Small Business is a 3-hour class designed for small business owners, nonprofit professionals, and creatives who want to work smarter, not harder. In this session, you'll receive an accessible overview of the latest AI applications and strategies that can be implemented at little to no cost. Learn practical ways to integrate AI into your daily operations—automating tasks, enhancing marketing efforts, and generating content to boost productivity. Every session comes with a Toolkit of templates, guides, and resources to support your journey. This class is eligible for the City of Austin Business Skills Certificate Program. The instructor is Julie Niehoff, Co-Founder & CMO of Distance Learning Media.

Participants will also get a free toolkit – a collection of templates, forms, worksheets, software and other helpful resources to help make good use of the information shared in class.

View Event →
AALI's BlackX Conference
Jun
27

AALI's BlackX Conference

This year, we gather under a theme that honors heritage while forging the future. Through curated sessions, dynamic speakers, and immersive experiences, we’ll explore how Black leaders are shaping legacies rooted in purpose, power, and progress.

Join a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, innovators, wealth creators, and professionals from Austin and beyond for a day designed to elevate leadership, celebrate identity, and ignite transformation.

Backed by a bold visual identity inspired by tech innovation and Adinkra symbolism, this year's conference is where tradition meets trajectory.

Be part of a movement that’s defining what’s next.

View Event →
American Physical Society Austin: Community Meetup
Jun
19

American Physical Society Austin: Community Meetup

Join the American Physical Society (APS) for the kickoff of a new quarterly Community Meetup series in Austin, created to foster stronger ties between academia, industry, and the region’s dynamic tech ecosystem.

The inaugural event will feature a panel discussion on “Creating a Central Texas Nanofabrication Ecosystem for Deep Tech Device Development and Fabrication: Quantum, Photonics & Biotechnology.” Hear from leading experts as they explore the region’s growing impact on next-generation device innovation. This panel will be moderated by Horacio Gasquet, Technical Consultant, Persimmon Ridge Ventures.

Held in downtown Austin, the event will offer engaging dialogue, high-impact networking, and meaningful cross-sector collaboration. This series highlights how Austin is emerging as a hub for deep tech advancement.

Open to physicists, researchers, tech professionals, and members of the scientific community.

A hosted bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided to encourage networking and conversation throughout the evening.

View Event →
The Black Fund of Central Texas: Community Cookout & Conversation
Jun
4

The Black Fund of Central Texas: Community Cookout & Conversation

You're invited to kick off the Juneteenth season with The Black Fund of Central Texas at our Community Cookout, an evening dedicated to connection, conversation, and celebration.

Join us on Wednesday, June 4th from 6–8 PM at The Village Place (8401 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78753) for good food, good vibes, and even better company. There will be complimentary BBQ provided by Brown’s BBQ. This is more than a cookout—it’s a space to honor Black joy, build community, and reflect on the power we hold when we come together. Bring a friend (or a few!) and let’s celebrate in true community spirit.

View Event →

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR OUR EVENTS