Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts its inaugural Summit of Future Makers this spring, bringing together national leaders, innovators, and educators to explore how education and workforce training must evolve for a rapidly changing world.
The two-day event highlights ACC’s growing role in connecting students, industry, and community partners to the future of work—turning ideas into real-world solutions that support career pathways and economic opportunity.
“Being future-focused means turning insight into action. The Summit of Future Makers represents how ACC is intentionally building the systems, partnerships, and mindset needed to serve learners in a rapidly changing world,” says Dr. Monique Reeves, ACC’s Futurist. “Our role as a college is not only to respond to change, but to help shape what’s next. Hosting the Summit of Future Makers positions ACC as a national leader in designing a future where opportunity, innovation, and student success go hand in hand.”
Why Attend the Summit
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.
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’s most influential gatherings focused on technology, culture, and ideas.
By convening educators, futurists, designers, and change-makers from across the country, ACC is helping shape conversations that influence how colleges nationwide adapt to a rapidly changing world.
The Summit offers a chance to:
- Explore emerging career fields and workforce trends
- Connect with innovators and industry leaders
- Learn how education is adapting to meet future job demands
Registration is open now. Space is limited. Secure your spot early.
Summit of Future Makers
When: Thursday, April 30 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) & Friday, May 1 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Where: ACC Highland Campus
Cost: $375 general admission ($180 ACC employee discount)
ACC Students: FREE Ticket
Visit the Summit of Future Makers website to view the full agenda and learn more.
To learn more and to follow progress from the Office for the Future, visit austincc.edu/futurist.
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