# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tech Trends for 2026 (and Beyond!) - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 06:15 pm – Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 07:45 pm - **Event Description**: Our biggest event of the year is back! Join us on January 6th.About this Event**This event will be held in person only.Our biggest event of the year is back!What technologies will truly have the most influence and impact in your companies and organizations, careers and lives, and society overall in 2026? As we stand on the cusp of another transformative year, it's time to cut through the hype and get to the core of what's next in AI, computing, biotech, energy, and more.Join us for the Austin Forum's flagship annual event, Tech Trends for 2026 (and Beyond!). Once again, Austin Forum Executive Director Jay Boisseau will bring leading technologists to the stage to analyze what others are predicting, provide their own expert insights and rationale, and debate the most exciting technology opportunities—and risks—of the year ahead. Attendees will hear a curated, high-level perspective on the innovations that will shape our world. The conversation is always fantastic, and the networking afterward is always stimulating and goes into the night. We hope you can stay to connect with our speakers and fellow attendees!Please note: This is consistently our largest event of the year. Seating is limited and not guaranteed, so please sign up early. We strongly recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the 6:15 PM start time to secure your spot.Agenda​5:15-6:15 p.m. In-person Networking6:15-7:30 p.m. Presentation7:30-7:45 p.m. Q&A​8:00 p.m. NetworkingAttendance InstructionsIn-personJoin us at The Center for Government and Civic Service, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 where you will be checked in at the front. Parking map !In-person attendees, please join us from 5:15 to 6:15 for networking and snacks. We look forward to chatting with you face-to-face! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/tech-trends-for-2026-and-beyond/100001976483601658 - **Event Categories**: business, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: The Center for Government and Civic Service, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 - **lat**: 30.2773367 - **long**: -97.7484896 - **full address**: The Center for Government and Civic Service, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000, 1218 West Avenue, Austin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tech Trends for 2026 (and Beyond!) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/40898d301acd0fe49b249a02ea0f9b73e02a29ce555ff02c38b18a353ff8eb92-rimg-w1200-h671-dc172f61-gmir.jpg?v=1765596988 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tech Trends for 2026 (and Beyond!) being held? - **A:** Tech Trends for 2026 (and Beyond!) takes place on Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 06:15 pm to Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 07:45 pm at The Center for Government and Civic Service, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000, 1218 West Avenue, Austin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tech Trends for 2026 (and Beyond!)? - **A:** Tech Trends for 2026 (and Beyond!) is organized by The Austin Forum on Technology & Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tech Trends for 2026 (and Beyond!) is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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