Austin LGBTQ in Tech Meetup: Panel and Happy Hour

WHEN:

8/23/2017 -8/23/2017

WHERE:

LGBTQ in Tech Meetup: Panel and Happy Hour, Austin

DESCRIPTION:

RSVP here -> lgbtqintech.eventbrite.com ABOUT: Capital Factory wants to welcome you the official kickoff of Austin’s newest meetup, LGBTQ in Tech. LGBTQ in Tech seeks to bring technology professionals and entrepreneurs in Austin together for meaningful conversations, motivation and inspiration. Our first official event will kickoff Austin Pride weekend and include a fireside chat titled “Whats Going on Down at the Capitol!?” with the Texas Tribune, a panel titled “5 Things the Tech Industry Can Do to Stop Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in Texas,” and of course - a FABULOUS Networking Happy Hour and Mixer! RSVP here -> lgbtqintech.eventbrite.com SCHEDULE: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Check In & Networking 7:30 PM - 7:735 PM: Opening Remarks 7:35 PM - 7:55 PM: Fireside Chat - Whats Going on Down at the Capitol?! 7:55 - 8:05: BREAK 8:05 - 8:35: Panel - 5 Things the Tech Industry Can Do to Stop Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in Texas 8:35 PM - 9:30 PM: Networking FEATURING: "What's Going on Down at the Capitol?!" Mellie Price, Director of Diversity at Capital Factory Emily Ramshaw, Editor in Chief at Texas Tribune "Stopping Anti-LGBTQ Legislation" Eugene Sepulveda, CEO at Entrepreneurs Foundation Elizabeth Meyers, Vice Chair at Equality Texas Angela Hale, Keeping Texas Open for Business Hugh Forrest, Director at SXSW Interactive RSVP here -> lgbtqintech.eventbrite.com PARKING: Park in the Austin Centre garage located at 7th and Brazos. Before you leave, grab a $5 parking voucher from the Capital Factory front desk. This will reduce your parking fees to only $5! Additional parking: St. David's Parking Garage (8th & San Jacinto) - It's $6.00 for the first hour and then $2 for very additional 20 minutes. All day parking is $24. There are several not covered lots in the vicinity which range form $5-$10 for day time parking. Street Parking - $1/hr SPONSORS: Plezzure Island Pure for Men Capital Factory RSVP here -> lgbtqintech.eventbrite.com