Summit of Future Makers: April 30 & May 1, 2026

Join us for the inaugural summit composed of Future Makers at the Austin Community College District. Dr. Reeves and the Office for the Future at ACC will be hosting a 2 day event at Austin Community College’s Highland Campus in the heart of Austin, Texas. Please register to attend this exciting event wrapping up a year of work and collaboration of the first ever cohort of Future Makers from all across the country. The conference will be rewarding for all attending and eye-opening on a new journey to “Creating the Future: From Insight to Impact”.

Conference Information:

  • Theme: “Creating the Future: From Insight to Impact”
  • April 30 from 9am to 5pm
  • May 1 from 9am to 1pm
  • Entry Fee: $375

Hotel accommodation suggestions include:

  1. DoubleTree by Hilton at 6505 N. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752 (1.8 miles from campus)
  2. Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG at 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752 (.4 miles from campus)
  3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central at 5901 N. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78723 (2.5 miles from campus)

Draft Agenda Day 1:

  • Morning: Breakfast and Welcome
  • Mid-Morning: Opening Plenary
  • Late Morning: Concurrent Breakout Sessions (Round 1)
  • Lunch: Networking and Poster/Project Showcases
  • Afternoon: Digital Twin Demonstration
  • Late Afternoon: Concurrent Breakout Session (Round 2)

Draft Agenda Day 2:

  • Morning: Breakfast and Closing Keynote
  • Mid-Morning: Concurrent Breakout Sessions (Round 3)
  • Late Morning: Panel Discussions and Collaborative Problem-Solving
  • Lunch: Grab-and-Go with Networking

Keynote Speaker: Mark E. Bryan

Futurist by title and interior designer by trade, Mark E. Bryan is a nationally recognized, award-winning creative.

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