Event Summary
The landscape of AI chatbots—from ChatGPT and Claude to Gemini and beyond—is shifting almost weekly. To help you stay at the cutting edge, join the Austin Forum for a high-energy session dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in conversational AI and the real-world hacks that are redefining productivity in 2026.
We’ll kick off the event with a comprehensive overview of the newest features in the leading AI models. We’ll explore the transition from simple text generation to advanced "System 2" reasoning, massive context windows, and the rise of integrated agentic workflows that can act on your behalf.
The highlight of the event will be our "Community Hack Showcase." After the overview, we will open the floor to Austin’s power users to share their coolest, most effective productivity hacks. on a 150: projector screen. You’ll see firsthand how local experts are using AI to:
Automate Research: Building "closed-loop" pipelines that ingest and summarize thousands of pages in minutes.
Hyper-Efficient Coding: Showcasing the latest in AI-assisted development and debugging workflows.
Creative Orchestration: Moving from simple prompts to complex, multi-agent brainstorming and project management.
Workflow Integration: Plugging chatbots into everyday tools (Slack, Email, CRM) to eliminate "administrative drag."
Whether you’re looking to understand the latest feature set or you want to steal a few secret weapons for your own daily workflow, this event is your guide to the most practical and powerful tools in the AI ecosystem. Come prepared to learn, share your own hacks, and connect with a community of innovators.
If you want to learn, register now. If you also want to show a very cool productivity hack, let us know at info@austinforum.org, or show up and sign up! Everyone is encouraged to bring a fully charged laptop!
This event is limited to 30 persons, so sign up soon! (And no, It will not be recorded... but it may be repeated!)
Attendance Instructions
All participants must register for this event via Eventbrite. This will be an in-person event held at Remedy Bar. Paid street parking is available.