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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: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: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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