There's a lot going on this summer and fall in Austin tech. Choosing the right conferences to attend is going to require some thinking, so we're giving you a little help. Here are the top 5 conferences we think you should attend.
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33 US Tour Austin
Three winners will be chosen from each city on this national tour. It brings together two leading global conferences: Bon AppeTech for Wine + Food & Beverages Tech StartUps ; Phocuswright for Travel Tech StartUps. The three best startups will be given $100,000 equity investment and a three-month acceleration programme in France, to dive deep into the EMEA markets.
Cost: Free
When: July 21
Where: 8920 Business Park Dr #250, Austin, TX
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Next Gen Summit is a forum for young entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, collaborate, design business plans, create lasting partnerships, and learn about entrepreneurship in the 21st century. We know that ideas take us forward, especially the ideas that appear to be crazy. Next Gen Summit is one of those crazy ideas.
Cost: Use discount BuildAustin and BuildAustin49
When: July 31- August 2
Where: Hilton Austin, 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX
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Captivate Conference and Expo is a place where professionals can learn practical skills to be deployed immediately. Put your finger on the pulse of where technology and entertainment are moving to, how to keep up with new business models, advance your career and run a business. Captivate welcomes students and interested hobbyists - our future artists and developers.
Cost: Use discount BuildAustin and BuildAustin49
When: July 31-2
Where: Hilton Austin, 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX
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DjangoCon US has something for everyone, from the person who develops Django applications for a living, to the person who just tinkers in their spare time. Whether you're a Django expert, just started working in Django recently, or are interested in learning, we have talks and tutorials for you. DjangoCon is a great place to learn, exchange ideas, and meet great people.
Cost: $545
When: September 6-11
Where: AT&T Conference Center, 1900 University Avenue , Austin, TX
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Started in 2011, Austin Startup Week is five days of events celebrating Austin startups, the organizations and meetups that support them and all the awesome people that make them happen!
Cost: Free
When: October 5-9
Where: Hilton Austin, 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX
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Learn 'tricks-of-the-trade' from thought leaders and senior developers in our mouth-watering sessions and get your hands greasy with your newly-acquired skills in the Code Kitchen. End each evening with fellow developers and sponsors at our exciting networking sessions filled with satisfying meals and frosty beverages. The 2015 Big Android BBQ delivered by Google Developers will leave you exhausted and inspired.
Cost: $75
When: October 22-23
Where: Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Dr, Hurst, TX 76054
