About us
Join us – Let’s Build the Future of Tech, Together!
ACM Austin is a non-profit professional community passionate about exploring the latest in computer science and technology. From applied machine learning and generative AI to open data, UX research, and real-world DevSecOps—our meetups cover a wide spectrum of trending and foundational topics.
We host talks, workshops, panels, and community mixers featuring innovators from startups, industry, and academia. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, student, or tech enthusiast, there's a place for you here.
### We are actively looking for:
Speakers to share real-world insights, demos, or research
Submit your talk here:
https://sessionize.com/austin-acm-meetup/
Volunteers to help organize events and grow the chapter
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Food Sponsors to support the community and gain visibility among Austin’s technical leaders
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Collaborators to partner on cross-meetup events and initiatives
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Luma: https://luma.com/atx-acm
Let’s collaborate to create an inclusive, knowledge-sharing ecosystem here in Austin. Reach out if you'd like to present, co-host, sponsor, or get involved!
Learn more about ACM:
https://www.acm.org
Upcoming events
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ACM/IEEE Austin: April Tech Talks & Community Showcase
CGCS, ACC Rio Campus Build #3000, 1218 West Ave Bldg #3000, Austin, TX, USKick off 2026 with ACM Austin + IEEE at our first tech meetup of the year - an evening of deep technical insights, meaningful conversations, and community connection. This joint event brings together engineers, researchers, students, and technology leaders from across Austin to explore the evolving landscape of AI, cloud-native systems, security, identity, and modern infrastructure engineering.
Join us on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST at The Center for Government and Civic Service, 1218 West Ave, Building 3000, Austin, TX 78701.
This meetup will feature a series of community-driven talks focused on real-world applications and forward-looking innovations across:- AI and GenAI platforms
- Cloud-native and scalable infrastructure
- DevOps and platform engineering
- Security and identity in modern systems
Each session is designed to share practical lessons, architectural insights, and emerging trends shaping today’s technology ecosystem.
Featured Speakers & Talks- Practical Frameworks for Responsible AI in the Real World
Keatra Nesbitt - Principal Solutions Engineer & RAI Team Chair, Valkyrie Intelligence
Betsy Hilliard - Chief Science Officer - From Chatbots to Colleagues: Building Autonomous Agent Crews with CrewAI and MCP
Lokesh Karanam - Staff Software Engineer, RR Donnelley - Architecting Resilient and Secured AI-Enabled Enterprises
Aniket Tendulkar - Enterprise Architect, Senior Director, Salesforce - Lessons Learned from Building Enterprise-Grade AI Platforms
Sachin Prasad - Program Director, Product Management, Data and AI, IBM
Whether you’re an industry professional, researcher, student, founder, or technology enthusiast, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, exchange ideas, and expand your network within the ACM and IEEE communities. Expect thoughtful discussions, practical takeaways, and meaningful connections.
Call for Speakers
We are actively accepting tech talk proposals for upcoming ACM Austin + IEEE meetups. If you’re interested in presenting your work or sharing your insights, submit your proposal here:
https://sessionize.com/austin-acm-meetup/
Looking forward to seeing you there.Please follow LinkedIn for more updates:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/acm-austin/Chair & Organizer,
Akshay Mittal
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaymittal143/66 attendeesACM/IEEE Austin: March Tech Talks & Community Showcase
CGCS, ACC Rio Campus Build #3000, 1218 West Ave Bldg #3000, Austin, TX, USKick off 2026 with ACM Austin + IEEE at our May tech meetup of the year, featuring deep-dive talks in AI, cloud-native systems, security, identity, and modern infrastructure engineering. This joint community event brings together engineers, researchers, students, and technology leaders from across Austin for an evening of learning, discussion, and networking.
Join us on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM CST at The Center for Government and Civic Service, 1218 West Ave, Building 3000, Austin, TX 78701. The meetup will feature community-driven tech talks exploring cloud-native systems and scalable infrastructure, AI and GenAI platforms, DevOps and platform engineering, and security and identity trends shaping modern software and infrastructure engineering. Talks will emphasize real-world implementations, practical insights, and forward-looking ideas that are redefining today’s technology landscape.
Featured Speakers & Talks
- TBDWhether you’re an industry professional, researcher, student, founder, or technology enthusiast, this event is a great opportunity to learn, share knowledge, and connect with peers across the ACM and IEEE communities. You’ll meet practitioners working on real systems at scale and have space for open discussion and community networking.
Call for Speakers
We’re accepting tech talk proposals for upcoming ACM Austin + IEEE meetups. If you’re interested in sharing your insights or presenting your work, submit your talk here:
https://sessionize.com/austin-acm-meetup/ Thank you,
Akshay Mittal
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaymittal143/11 attendees
Past events
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