Because a thriving ecosystem doesn’t happen by accident.
The Austin Technology Council (ATC) exists for one reason: to bring the tech community together. In a city that’s bursting with innovation, creativity, and ambition, someone has to make sure we’re connected… not just by industry, but by purpose. The value of ATC in community, collaboration, and conversations.
That’s us.
We are not just an events organization. We are not a networking club. We are not trying to be everything to everyone. What we are is essential. For over 33 years, ATC has served as the connective tissue that links startups, growth-stage companies, Fortune 500s, investors, and thought leaders across Central Texas.
We connect people.
Opportunities don’t come from algorithms, they come from conversations. ATC brings people together through curated events, private roundtables, public forums, and initiatives that help tech leaders meet, share, and build trust. Whether it’s your first year in Austin or your fifteenth, we help you build the right relationships to grow.
We advocate for the tech sector.
Public policy, infrastructure, education, talent, economic development… it all matters. ATC works behind the scenes to ensure Austin’s tech economy remains a global force. We are the voice reminding civic and business leaders that a strong tech sector benefits everyone.
We educate and elevate.
Our programming isn’t fluff. We tackle real issues, amplify underrepresented voices, and focus on knowledge you can apply today. From executive summits to emerging leader workshops, we’re here to spark smart conversations and bold ideas.
We celebrate the people who built Austin tech… and those building it now.
The Austin Tech Hall of Fame honors the legacy of visionaries who laid the groundwork, while our First-Time Founder Award highlights the next generation of leaders. We don’t just talk about the future—we shine a spotlight on the people creating it.
Why it matters now more than ever:
Austin is changing. Tech is changing. Community is harder to find, but more necessary than ever. Without shared space, shared stories, and shared responsibility, we become just another city with disconnected players.
ATC believes in one Austin tech community… not silos of startups, scaleups, and legacy giants, but one ecosystem where everyone plays a role.
This is a call to action.
If you care about the future of this city, you need to be involved. Join as a member. Show up at events. Nominate a founder. Host a roundtable. Sponsor a conversation. Step up. Real leaders show up!
A thriving tech ecosystem doesn’t happen by accident. It takes leaders who believe in something bigger than their own company. The value of ATC can make a big difference, but only if the community gets involved.
Civic minded leaders change the world. We invite you to be one of them.