{"id":52176,"date":"2026-03-30T10:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/?p=52176"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:10:13","slug":"students-attend-free-summit-of-future-makers-at-acc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/2026\/03\/30\/students-attend-free-summit-of-future-makers-at-acc\/","title":{"rendered":"Students Attend Free: Summit of Future Makers at ACC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACC is hosting its first-ever Summit of Future Makers, and as an ACC student, you can attend for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two-day event highlights ACC\u2019s growing role in connecting students, industry, and community partners to the future of work\u2014turning ideas into real-world solutions that support career pathways and economic opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees will explore how trends in technology, workforce, and society are reshaping careers and what that means for students and communities. The event features keynote speakers, interactive sessions, and hands-on discussions focused on innovation, workforce alignment, and student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keynote speakers include Mark E. Bryan, an award-winning creative leader known for his work in design and innovation, and Hugh Forrest, a longtime leader behind South by Southwest, one of the world\u2019s most influential gatherings focused on technology, culture, and ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why it matters for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn about emerging careers and future job trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hear directly from industry leaders and innovators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See how education is adapting to match real-world jobs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summit of Future Makers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When: <\/strong>Thursday, April 30 (9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.) &amp; Friday, May 1 (9 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.)<br><strong>Where: <\/strong>ACC Highland Campus<br><strong>Cost for ACC Students:<\/strong> FREE Ticket<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.com\/C20395_ustores\/web\/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=165&amp;CATID=103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Register HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/alliance-of-future-makers\/summit-of-future-makers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Summit of Future Makers website<\/strong><\/a> to view the full agenda and learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACC is hosting its first-ever Summit of Future Makers, and as an ACC student, you can attend for free. 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