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The Austin Forum on Technology & Society

Google Fiber

201 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

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Event Description

“Internet 3.0: How Gigabit Speeds Will Transform the Internet and Change Austin” 

Mark Strama, Google Fiber Austin

5:15 pm - Doors and Bar Open
6:00 pm - Lightning Talks and Q&A 
7:00 pm - Reception


Remember dial-up internet service?  Think how the internet changed when we transitioned from dial-up to broadband.  As Google Fiber leads Austin - and Austin leads the country - into the gigabit age, it is time for innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs to start thinking about what we will do with a gig.

Two 
2016 SXSW Interactive badges will be given to two lucky registered attendees!

Light refreshments will be offered at the reception following the presentation. Registered attendees will receive a free drink ticket for the reception. A cash bar is available beginning at 5:15pm.  

Street parking is available until 6:00pm for $1/hour. After 6:00pm, parking is free. Other parking is available at:
Hospitality Parking Garage

200 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

Diagonal southwest from Fiber Space, 1 min walk

LAZ Parking Lot (next to Frank Restaurant)

171 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

2 blocks north from Fiber Space, 3 min walk

AMLI Downtown Garage

201 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701

1 block west from Fiber Space, 2 min walk


Seating is limited to 150 friends. Please RSVP now for priority seating. Walk-in guests will be admitted as space is available after registered guests have been seated. See you on May 5th!
Map of Event Location
Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 5:15 pm –  8:30 pm

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