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Mark your calendars!&nbsp; ReThink Austin returns on&nbsp;Saturday, November 14, 2026 for another powerful day of conversation, connection, and community impact.&nbsp; This year&#39;s theme is&nbsp;&quot;Access. Innovation. Impact.&quot; Hosted by Universal Tech Movement (formerly AUTMHQ), ReThink Austin brings together leaders, innovators, creatives, and changemakers to explore the intersections of tech, equity, policy, and opportunity&mdash;all with a focus on building a more inclusive future in Central Texas and beyond. Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM &ndash; 8:00 PM Location: Coming soon &mdash; stay tuned! RSVP now&nbsp; Let&#39;s rethink what&#39;s possible&mdash;together. RUN OF SHOW Agenda: Saturday, November 14 10:00 AM: Welcome 10:15 AM: Opening comedy with Sean Saldana 10:25 AM: Interactive data session 11:15 AM: Founder pitch competition 12:00 PM: Fireside chats 1:00 PM: Lunch 1:45 PM: Spoken word by Every Word Poetry 2:00 PM: Workshop: &ldquo;Build the Agent, Not the Hype&rdquo; with Waziri Garuba, Harlem Labs 2:55 PM: Keynote with Anthony Gantt 3:15 PM: Tech and partner showcase 4:55 PM: Closing 5:05&ndash;7:00 PM: Networking Agenda subject to change. 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Mark your calendars!  ReThink Austin returns on Saturday, November 14, 2026 for another powerful day of conversation, connection, and community impact.  This year's theme is "Access. Innovation. Impact." Hosted by Universal Tech Movement (formerly AUTMHQ), ReThink Austin brings together leaders, innovators, creatives, and changemakers to explore the intersections of tech, equity, policy, and opportunity—all with a focus on building a more inclusive future in Central Texas and beyond. Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Location: Coming soon — stay tuned! RSVP now  Let's rethink what's possible—together. RUN OF SHOW Agenda: Saturday, November 14 10:00 AM: Welcome 10:15 AM: Opening comedy with Sean Saldana 10:25 AM: Interactive data session 11:15 AM: Founder pitch competition 12:00 PM: Fireside chats 1:00 PM: Lunch 1:45 PM: Spoken word by Every Word Poetry 2:00 PM: Workshop: “Build the Agent, Not the Hype” with Waziri Garuba, Harlem Labs 2:55 PM: Keynote with Anthony Gantt 3:15 PM: Tech and partner showcase 4:55 PM: Closing 5:05–7:00 PM: Networking Agenda subject to change. IMPACT SNAPSHOT UTM by the numbers:<ul><li>1,357 total program engagements since inception</li><li>518 clients currently active in our programs</li><li>409 program completions</li><li>470 documented outcomes — jobs, certifications, advancement</li><li>~$30,000 average salary increase for clients who complete and place</li><li>250+ employer partners including Apple, Meta, Dell, and the City of Austin</li><li>7 years building Austin's most connected tech-equity ecosystem</li></ul> Live music, poetry, and performances from Austin artists throughout the day.<table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table>

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