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SUMMARY:AI in Education MiniSummit
DESCRIPTION:A Tech Ranch conversation on what is actually working in the classroom\, and what is coming next\nTuesday\, July 14\, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:30pm CDT | Live on Zoom \nEveryone agrees AI is going to reshape education. Far fewer people can tell you what that looks like on a Tuesday morning in a real classroom. This MiniSummit brings together educators\, founders\, and practitioners who are doing the actual work\, so you can hear what is happening now\, not just the hype. \nModerated by Kevin Koym\, founder of Tech Ranch\, the panel will dig into questions like: Where is the gap between what schools teach and what the workforce needs\, and can AI help close it? How are teachers\, students\, and administrators really using AI day to day? What do we make of the counter-trends\, the schools going back to paper\, banning phones\, and blocking AI altogether? And what does great AI-era education look like for the next generation of students and builders? \nCome with your own questions. This is meant to be a working conversation\, not a lecture. \nWho you will hear from\nJenn Clemente is Principal Consultant at Raizon-8 and the 2025 event board co-chair of the Austin AI Alliance. A former foreign correspondent who covered the Balkan wars\, she specializes in corporate storytelling\, strategic communications\, and AI strategy\, with past roles at D-Wave Quantum\, VMware\, and IBM. She recently led the first-of-its-kind DreamBuilders workshop\, teaching 4th through 8th graders at Alpha School in Brownsville to turn their dreams into AI-generated films. \nTonja O’Neill is a strategic technology leader who spans both worlds this summit is about. After a career in software development\, program management\, and business consulting\, including founding her firm Soverex\, she moved into the classroom to teach Computer Science\, Mathematics\, and Finance at the high school level. There she led an AI pilot program\, gave students a real-world defect-tracking experience\, and built two distinct six-week programming curricula: one taking students from Python fundamentals through an original data project\, concept to data-gathering to finished product\, entirely without AI; the other built around using AI as an amplifier\, where students learned to debug AI-generated code and direct AI to architect an original program to their own vision. She also advised district leadership on tech curricula and EdTech platform selection. She holds an MBA from UT Austin and a BS in Computer Science from Texas A&M\, and is a Certified ScrumMaster and Distinguished Toastmaster. \nTom Haymes is a technologist\, educator\, and social scientist\, and the author of Learn at Your Own Risk and Discovering Digital Humanity. He was the design lead for Houston Community College’s West Houston Institute and has served as Storyteller in Residence for Arizona State University’s ShapingEDU Project. Through his practice IdeaSpaces\, he helps institutions rethink how learning happens in physical and digital environments. \nSteven Galbraith is founder of Tappy\, a Tampa-based edtech company. Tappy is a 24/7 AI tutoring platform for K-12 students in math\, science\, and language arts\, giving students personalized\, step-by-step help while showing teachers real-time dashboards of student progress. He is a strong advocate for transparent\, “no black box” AI in learning. \nHosted by Tech Ranch Austin. Free to attend. The session will be recorded. \nJoin on Zoom
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/ai-in-education-minisummit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T140000
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SUMMARY:In an Ever-Changing World\, Can Your Tech Keep Up? — Austin Chamber Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join Tech Ranch’s Kevin Koym as a featured panelist at the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming panel discussion: “In an Ever-Changing World\, Can Your Tech Keep Up?” \nThis timely conversation will dig into how leaders can harness today’s tech tools\, sharpen leadership strategies\, boost operational efficiency\, and build the kind of company culture that thrives through change. \nDetails\n\nDate: Tuesday\, July 15\, 2026\nTime: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: SKG\, 2010 South Lamar Boulevard\, Austin\, TX 78704\nHost: Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\n\nSpecial Offer\nBring a buddy! Use code KEEP-UP_BUDS for 50% off a second ticket. \n🎟️ Register Here \nWe hope to see you there — come say hi to Kevin after the panel!
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/in-an-ever-changing-world-can-your-tech-keep-up-austin-chamber-panel/
LOCATION:SKG\, Austin\, Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T173000
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SUMMARY:FIESTA in July\, Celebrating 5 Years! — Kevin Koym will be there
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, I want to make sure that this is on your calendar. I will be at FIESTA. \nWe use the FIESTA event to connect our community in\, and I really like what they do\, so I’m here to support it. \nI’ll be at FIESTA. Kevin Koym\, that is. Join us\, and we’ll see you then to build community Austin style. \nFIESTA is a monthly gathering for Austin’s startup community — Founders\, Investors\, Entrepreneurs\, Startups\, Techies\, and Austin Newcomers. Built by founders\, for founders. \nAgenda:5:30 PM – Doors open\, check-in\, networking\, pizza and drinks.6:40–7:15 PM – Welcome\, announcements\, sponsor and funder introductions\, founder pitches.7:15–8:30 PM – More networking and time to connect.After 8:30 PM – Optional after-party at Retail Therapy.
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/fiesta-in-july-celebrating-5-years-kevin-koym-will-be-there/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos St\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T200000
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SUMMARY:Austin Robotics & AI – July Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Tech Ranch will be represented at this meetup — come out and look for a Tech Ranch team member to connect with. We think Austin Robotics & AI is an important gathering for what it represents: builders\, researchers\, and engineers sharing real work in robotics and AI here in Austin. \nWe are handing the mic over to you. This month is a night of lightning talks (5–10 minutes each) from local builders\, engineers\, and researchers. \nLineup: \n\nTristan Slominski — Sensorimotor Intelligence: Reverse engineering the neocortex\nAaron Brown — Scaling Robotics Intelligence at the Edge with SiMa.ai\nRaven Asher Raziel — Fang Robotics: How a Community College Robotics Team outdid UT\nSharan Soma — SOMA OS: open computing platform for software-defined vehicles\nKieran Singh — Nexus: Dynamic Manufacturing\, Sustainable Materials\, The American Dream\nRahul Singh — Giano: Guided Piano Learning Gloves\nR.D. Childers — Building physical objects in robotics & automation with AI\nKsenia — Measuring People Like We Measure AI: Bayesian Knowledge Tracing\nAlchemy — Audio Spatial Dolby Atmos Portable Event Space\nKimate Richards (10Things CEO) — Robot training\, simulation\, and scene understanding\n\nRSVP: https://www.meetup.com/austin-robotics-ai/events/313327263/
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/austin-robotics-ai-july-meetup/
LOCATION:HICAM\, 6201 Quinn Luke Trail\, Austin\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="R.D. Childers":MAILTO:rd@rdchilders.com
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SUMMARY:AI Against Trafficking: Awards & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Tech Ranch will be represented at this event — come out and look for a Tech Ranch team member to connect with. We think this gathering is important for what it represents: responsible AI applied to real human impact on UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. \nJoin us for a special evening bringing together AI builders\, nonprofit leaders\, advocates\, founders\, artists\, and community partners. This event is part of Call for Code AI: United Against Trafficking\, a global initiative using AI to address human trafficking. \nPresented by: UN Human Rights (Host and Global Impact Partner)\, Call for Code AI (Host and Global Platform)\, Austin AI Hub (Co-Host and Producing Partner)\, and the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery (Official Charity Partner). \nThe awards ceremony recognizes the top teams from the global hackathon and highlights promising AI solutions. You do not need to have submitted a project to attend — the event is open to anyone interested in technology\, responsible innovation\, and AI for good. The program also welcomes artists and storytellers through the Art Against Trafficking track. \nAgenda: \n\n5:30 PM — Check-in and arrival\n6:00 PM — Welcome\n6:05 PM — Message from UN Human Rights\n6:15 PM — Keynote: Toni McKinley\, Magdalene House Austin\n6:25 PM — Finalist showcase and awards\n6:45 PM — Panel: Farhang Kassaei (VP Eng & CTO\, Google Fi Wireless / Google Store) and David Reid (Founder & President\, redM; CTO/CMO\, NOV)\n7:30 PM — Networking\n\nRSVP: https://luma.com/5rt0wmip
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/ai-against-trafficking-awards-networking/
LOCATION:Capital Factory (1st floor – Voltron Room)\, 701 Brazos St\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Austin AI Hub":MAILTO:team@austinaihub.org
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Classroom: Balancing Innovation & Integrity in AI Learning
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Koym will be there to bridge Tech Ranch into AI in education. We’ll be following up on the AI in Education MiniSummit that we did a few weeks ago. \nThis is an important area of development. Education needs to be revolutionized\, and AI is the right tool to do so\, but it needs to be done thoughtfully. \nJoin us at the Austin Forum. \nTech Ranch will be represented at this event. If you’d like to connect with Kevin or learn more about what Tech Ranch is doing in the AI in education space\, reach out to us.
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/beyond-the-classroom-balancing-innovation-integrity-in-ai-learning/
LOCATION:Austin Forum\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701
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SUMMARY:OpenCoffee Club Austin – Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Open Coffee. This is a great event to get connected to Austinites\, and it’s all about community. RSVP at https://luma.link/3GrYbeEWCd.
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/opencoffee-club-austin-downtown/
LOCATION:Houndstooth Coffee\, Austin\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Damon Clinkscales":MAILTO:damonc@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Campfire is back
DESCRIPTION:Campfire is back.\nOn Thursday\, August 13\, we’re bringing Campfire back to Tech Ranch. \nCampfire has always been about something simple: getting the right people in the room and helping them move something forward. \nOver the years\, I’ve watched one introduction lead to a customer\, a partner\, a new market\, or the answer someone had been stuck looking for. That’s the kind of thing we want to create more of. \nSo this won’t be a typical networking event. You don’t need a polished pitch\, and you don’t need to work the room. \nCome ready to talk about what you’re building and what you need right now. \nWe’ll hear from entrepreneurs in the room\, look for the connections that matter\, and help people find the two or three conversations that could make a real difference. \nSome people will come because they’ve been part of Tech Ranch for years. Others will be walking through the door for the first time. Both are welcome. \nBring your venture. Bring the thing you’re stuck on. Bring your willingness to help someone else\, too. \nThursday\, August 13\n6:00–8:00 PM\nTech Ranch\, 535 E 5th Street\nFree to attend · Limited to 75 people \nPull up a chair and be part of the first Campfire back. \nReserve your spot and come build the relationships that can move your venture forward. \nCampfire will continue monthly\, usually on the second Wednesday\, alternating between in-person and virtual. August 13 is a one-time Thursday relaunch.
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/campfire-is-back/
LOCATION:Tech Ranch\, 535 E 5th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campfire
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for Susan Strausberg
DESCRIPTION:Susan Strausberg was a Tech Ranch mentor and one of the people who made the Austin technology community what it is. Her family is hosting a virtual Celebration of Life\, and everyone who knew her is welcome. \nSunday\, August 16\, 2026\, 3:00 to 4:30 PM CT (Zoom room open until 5:00 PM). \nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u3UbHYG4SlKlYcSiMZjH5w \nSusan co-founded EDGAR Online in 1995 and served as CEO for thirteen years. EDGAR Online was the first commercial internet distributor of SEC-based financial information\, and it did something that still matters: it took data that had been locked away for professionals and put it in reach of everyone else. That is democratizing access to information\, and she was doing it before most people understood why it was important. RR Donnelley acquired the company in 2012. \nShe moved from New York to Austin in 2010 and co-founded 9W Search. She showed up for this community over and over\, on panels\, in programs\, and as a mentor to founders who needed someone who had actually been through it. She was a Springboard Enterprises alumna and spent a career opening doors for women in an industry that was not opening them on its own. \nLong before any of that\, she edited and published The Women’s Guide to Books\, a two volume catalog of works by notable women\, with a board of consultants that included Gloria Steinem\, Joan Ganz Cooney\, and Nora Ephron. \nHer daughter Laura is convening friends and family from every chapter of her life\, childhood through EDGAR Online\, film\, Austin\, and Ledgestone\, to share memories and stories. Come listen\, laugh\, and remember with us. \nIf you have a memory or story of Susan\, Laura is collecting them ahead of time at Laura_J_Strausberg@Hotmail.com. \nDivInc is naming its Women in Tech Accelerator in her honor. She spent her life opening doors for women\, and now her name is on one of them. In lieu of flowers\, gifts in her memory can go to DivInc: Donate here. \nHer Tech Ranch mentor page is still live at techranchaustin.com/mentors/susan-strausberg/.
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/celebration-of-life-for-susan-strausberg/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:The Data Center Dialogue: A Community Town Hall on AI Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Tech Ranch will be represented at this event. \nThe Data Center Dialogue is a moderated community town hall on the realities\, risks\, and rewards of AI infrastructure\, co-hosted by Austin Forum and Austin AI Alliance. \nData centers power the AI revolution and drive massive societal advancements\, but they also present challenges to local energy grids\, water supplies\, and communities. This event shifts the spotlight from a panel to the public\, inviting community members\, tech leaders\, policymakers\, and environmental advocates to share and learn together. \nWhat to bring: \n\nSuccess stories of how AI tools are improving your business\, healthcare\, education\, or daily life\nReal concerns about grid reliability\, water usage\, land development\, or societal shifts\nBurning questions for peers and experts\nConstructive suggestions for balancing computing power demand with responsible stewardship\n\nModerator: Amy Polvado\, Founder and CEO\, Facilimax \nPanelist: Michael Schulte\, Senior Fellow\, AMD \nPost-event networking at Remedy (3rd & Nueces)\, complimentary drink included. \nParking: Street parking free after 6 PM. Parking map \nRegister on Eventbrite | Austin Forum event page
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/the-data-center-dialogue-a-community-town-hall-on-ai-infrastructure/
LOCATION:ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 (Center for Government & Civic Service)\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701
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SUMMARY:Joy for Seniors at the Texas State Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Artwork created by seniors across Greater Austin will be displayed inside the Texas State Capitol from August 26–30\, 2026. The exhibition celebrates their creativity\, stories\, and continued place in the community. \nThe program also includes four private\, invitation-only gatherings hosted by Artly World: \n\nOpening Reception — Aug. 26\, 4–7 PM. RSVP: https://luma.com/zatx7drm\nAltruistic Leaders Executive Reception — Aug. 27\, 11 AM–1 PM. RSVP: https://luma.com/rq0xnlww\nBuilders of Community Executive Reception — Aug. 28\, 11 AM–1 PM. RSVP: https://luma.com/5cpefyp1\nHeroes for Kindness Evening Reception — Aug. 28\, 4–7 PM. RSVP: https://luma.com/z7i0be1f\n\nExact Capitol room details are provided after RSVP. Presented by Artly World.
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/joy-for-seniors-at-the-texas-state-capitol/
LOCATION:Texas State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701
ORGANIZER;CN="Artly World":MAILTO:roshan@artlyworld.org
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