September 24-27
Day 2 | Thursday, September 25
7-8:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet at the JW Marriott Austin Located in Room 503 at the JW Marriott Austin (5 floor) th
8:00 AM
Bus to the Long Center *Please board the bus by 7:55 AM
8:30-9:00 AM
Welcome to Austin by Mayor Kirk Watson
9-10:00 AM
Why Austin? Setting the Stage of the Live Music Capital of the World
Jeremy Martin, President & CEO, Austin Chamber of Commerce Roland Peña, Senior Vice President of Global Investment & Innovation, Opportunity Austin Dane Piper, VP of Destination Services, Visit Austin
10:15-11:30 AM
Rooted in Austin: Built for Business and Fueled by Talent
Yael Lawson, Chief Operating Officer, Workforce Solutions Capital Area Ascension Texas-SNI Apprenticeship Program Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Chancellor, Austin Community College District
11:30-12:15 PM
Lunch at the Long Center
The Long Center
For Austinites of every background, the Long Center, built in 2008 is the community gathering place that offers the most diverse programming and stunning views of the city, so that together, everyone can experience remarkable live arts and entertainment. Uniquely located facing the city skyline, the Long Center is proud to bring what Austin is to communities near and far every day, on virtual stages and actual ones, through connections and community.
701 W. Riverside Dr.
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