Austin's business scene mixes homegrown startups, relocated tech giants, and a famously social culture, which makes it one of the easiest cities in the country to meet people professionally. Anchored by SXSW each March, the calendar stays busy year-round.
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Dates, venues, and schedules rotate throughout the year, so confirm the next session on the organizer's own site before you go.
| Event | When | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| SXSW | Every March (2026: Mar 12-18) | Tech, film, music & marketing pros |
| Austin Tech Week | Oct 26-30, 2026 | Founders & the local startup community |
| Austin Small Business Expo | Oct 29, 2026 | Small business owners and entrepreneurs |
| Capital Factory events | Weekly | Startup founders & investors |
| CreativeMornings Austin | Monthly | Designers, marketers & creative pros |
| Startup Grind Austin | Monthly | Founders & startup operators |
| Network After Work Austin | Monthly | Professionals across industries |
| BNI chapters in Austin | Weekly | Referral-focused small business owners |
| Austin Chamber of Commerce events | Varies (monthly programming) | Local business community |
| Networking meetups on Meetup (Austin) | Ongoing | Anyone, browse by interest |
| Networking events on Eventbrite (Austin) | Ongoing | Anyone, browse by date |
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