
Upcoming Events

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.

Hack AI-Tech Party
A good vibes party for Austin’s AI crowd. Founders, engineers, investors, and anyone building something cool are welcome. No slide decks, no agenda—just drinks, music, and conversation to spark new projects and partnerships.

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.

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
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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!

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.

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.

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.

AUTMHQ’s Horizons: A Journey with Alexandria Brown
Join us Wednesday, June 25 at 12PM CST for an inspiring Horizons session with Alexandria Brown, Business Analyst at Cisco Systems, where she's transforming supply chain management and building her leadership journey in the tech industry!

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.

Central Texas Juneteenth Parade & Festival
The Juneteenth Committee was established by the Greater East Austin Youth Association (GEAYA), which consists of volunteers from Businesses and Nonprofit's. As Community Leaders and Activists we are dedicated to the promotion, enhancement and continual growth of the Freedom Day (Juneteenth) Celebration.

AUTMHQ’s Day in the Life: Behind the Job Title with Rachel Frock
Join us for our Day in the Life series, where we go behind the scenes with professionals in tech to explore what their day-to-day really looks like. In this session, we’re sitting down with Rachel Frock, Software Engineering Director at FindHelp.

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.

EGBI: Winning Contracts with Government and Primes
Are you looking to secure contracts with government agencies and prime contractors? Join us for an in-depth session designed to help small business owners understand the contracting process and successfully compete for opportunities.