ACE December Meetup: Annual Review & Future Proofing for 2027

Connect with other artists, creatives, technologists, and entrepreneurs working at the intersection of art, tech, and AI.

December's Topic: Annual Review & Future Proofing for 2027

Wrap up the year by looking ahead.
This session is a reflective, high-energy gathering where we’ll share our biggest wins of the year and think through how to build an AI-integrated strategic plan for the upcoming year.

We'll reserve plenty of time for open discussion and brainstorming on how you might apply these insights to your craft and business:

• What was your single biggest breakthrough with AI this year, and what was your biggest flop?
• Looking at the current trajectory of AI technology, what skills do we need to learn or double down on to stay irreplaceable next year?
• What is your biggest creative business goal for next year, and how will AI help you pull it off?

What to Expect:
We'll bring ice breakers and discussion prompts to get the conversation flowing. You bring your thoughts, experiences, and viewpoints. ACE meetups are a warm, collegial, and inviting space. All backgrounds, disciplines, and levels of experience will be respected and given space to express their perspectives, opinions, and concerns about the current state and future of the arts, AI, and technology.

Flow of Events:

6:15p: Doors Open

6:30-6:45p: Network, Mingle, & Introductions
6:50p-7:50p: Facilitated Group Discussion

7:50p-8:00p: Conclusions & Takeaways
8:00p-8:15p: Network, Mingle, & Connections
8:15p: Clean Up

Where:

We’ll be in Padawan on the 5th floor of Station Austin, which is located inside the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin. Once inside the Omni, head to the elevators near the security desk in the lobby area outside of Station Austin. Take the elevators to the 5th floor and look for the room "Padawan."

Parking:

You can park streetside (metered) or inside the garage under the Omni Hotel. Station Austin will validate parking in the Omni Garage to the reduced rate of $8 if you arrive after 5p and leave before 10p.

Membership Not Required:

Meetups are free and open to the public. All are welcome. You do not need a Station Austin membership to attend.

Supported By:

Thank you to Station Austin for sponsoring ACE meetups. Station Austin is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They meet the best entrepreneurs in the state and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. To sign up for a Station Austin membership, click here.