🎤 ACM Austin – Speaker Proposal Form

Event Overview

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Austin is a thriving professional technology community dedicated to advancing computing knowledge through collaboration, innovation, and education. Our monthly meetups bring together professionals, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts from across Austin to learn, share, and grow.

We host engaging technical talks, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and networking events focused on both emerging and foundational topics shaping the future of computing.

What We Focus On

Our sessions highlight practical insights, industry trends, and research innovations across areas including:

• Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI
• Software Engineering and Architecture
• Cloud Computing and Cloud-Native Technologies
• Cybersecurity and DevSecOps
• Data Engineering and Open Data
• User Experience (UX) and Human-Centered Design
• Emerging and Cross-Disciplinary Computing Topics

Why Speak at ACM Austin?

Speaking at ACM Austin gives you the opportunity to:

• Share your expertise with one of Austin’s fastest-growing technical communities
• Showcase real-world solutions, case studies, or innovative research
• Expand your professional network and thought leadership presence
• Contribute to the growth of a collaborative and inclusive learning ecosystem

We welcome speakers from industry, startups, academia, and independent research backgrounds.

What We’re Looking For

We encourage proposals that include:

• Practical technical deep dives
• Real-world implementation case studies
• Research insights translated into industry applications
• Live demonstrations, workshops, or interactive sessions
• Panel discussion participation

Additional Ways to Get Involved

Beyond speaking, we are also actively seeking:

• Volunteers to support event planning and community initiatives
• Community partners for cross-organization collaboration
• Sponsors interested in supporting local technical education and networking

Learn More and Join Our Community

Learn more about ACM:

https://www.acm.org

Join our meetup community on Meetup:

https://www.meetup.com/acm-austin/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acm-austin/