Austin Forum Presents | Tech’s Naughty or Nice List: A 2026 Review

Join us for a playful, insightful debate with expert panelists on the tech industry's biggest breakthroughs and missteps in our 2026 review!

AF Presents | Tech’s Naughty or Nice List: A 2026 Review

Event Agenda

• 5:15pm | Doors Open & Pre-Event Networking

• 6:15pm-7:45pm | Presentation begins (audience Q&A at the end of the presentation)

• 7:45pm+ | Continued Conversation, Complimentary Drinks, & Networking at Remedy: The discussion doesn’t end when the presentation wraps up! Join us immediately following the presentation for post-event networking and continued conversation at Remedy, located at 3rd & Nueces.

Event Summary

In this Austin Forum conversation, we bring together a panel of AI researchers, developers, and societal experts to debate the year’s major breakthroughs and biggest missteps. Using the playful theme of a Naughty or Nice list, our experts will explore notable successes, lurking risks, and the defining challenges facing the tech industry this year. We invite you to join the conversation, share your own tech highs and lows, and pose questions to our panel.

What we'll cover

• Top Tech Breakthroughs ("The Nice List"): A look back at the most impactful AI advances, technological achievements, and positive innovations that delivered real-value gains over the past year.
• Major Industry Missteps ("The Naughty List"): An honest debate on the year’s notable setbacks, vulnerabilities, ethical concerns, and hyped promises that fell short.
• The Defining Challenges & Road Ahead: An expert panel discussion on the lingering societal impacts, regulatory hurdles, and critical tech challenges shaping what comes next.

Attendance Instructions

In-person only

When you arrive

Check-in is at the front. Then, head upstairs for the pre-networking event, snacks, beverages, and the presentation.

Parking

Free parking in the 4000 Garage (entrance on 12th). Free street parking after 6pm.

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