Monday, Jan. 5:

• **Central Austin Toastmasters** - Toastmasters International - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM - 2008 Justin Lane - Improve your public speaking and leadership skills (Free).
• Momentum Monday Coworking - Momentum Coworking - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Lazarus Brewing Co. 1902 East 6th Street - Get stuff done and connect with your newfound coworkers (Free).
• ATX Ecosystem Resources, Updates, Networking, Lightning Pitches, Raffle & More - Austin Startup Meetup - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - 701 Brazos St - Come, be part of the community of 7500+ members from the Austin and Texas startup community, and talk about your startups, ideas, challenges, experiences, etc. Get support, feedback and advice from experienced entrepreneurs, mentors, advisors and investors (Free).
• **I.M.P.A.C.T. Innovation in Medtech, Pharma, AI, Clinical Trials** - I.M.P.A.C.T. - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM - 701 Brazos St. - A safe space where stakeholders from every corner of the healthcare ecosystem — including researchers, clinicians, startups, vendors, sponsors, CROs, and innovators — can connect, collaborate, and support each other (Free).

Tuesday, Jan. 6:

• Tech Trends for 2026 (and Beyond!) - The Austin Forum on Technology & Society - 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM - 1218 West Avenue - Join for a curated, high-level perspective on the innovations that will shape our world. The conversation is always fantastic, and the networking afterward is stimulating and goes into the night (Free).
• Open Coworking - Capital Factory - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - 701 Brazos St - Stop by and get a feel for their community, work from one of their hot desks, network with the community and stay for a tour (Free).
• **SCORE In Person Workshop: AI Strategy for Your business. How to Start** - The AI Advantage for Business - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - 710 W Cesar Chavez St - Attend for unbiased, expert guidance on navigating the world of AI (Free).
• Austin Product Techies - Book Club - Austin Product & Strategy - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - 4300 Speedway Unit 104 - This group is a sounding board and networking channel for those interested in product, strategy, entrepreneurship, and everything in and/or around (Free).
• **Founder-Led Sales for Startups** - Founder-Led Sales Class for Startups - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - 701 Brazos St, 16th Floor - In this class, you’ll learn strategies and techniques that you can start applying today to develop and strengthen your talk track, generate leads and win new clients (Free).
• **The Health Hustlers: An Exclusive Networking Event for Health/Wellness Professionals -** Health Hustlers ATX - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - RSVP to see address - Whether you’re part of a wellness-focused business, contribute to a health-oriented team, or simply play an active role in helping others improve their well-being, this event is for you. Health Hustlers ATX is a space to build real relationships with people who understand your passion for helping others live better, healthier lives (Free).
• **FoundHERs GatHERing! 🎉** - 6:15 PM to 8:45 PM - 1204 San Antonio St - Join a vibrant community of women founders and entrepreneurs for an evening of meaningful connection, fresh inspiration, and genuine support (Paid).

Wednesday, Jan. 7:

• **Tommy Landry: AI-Driven Discoverability—How to get seen by AI, AEO/AIO, GEO** - AI Automation and Marketing (AIAM) - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - 701 Brazos St - Attendees will learn how AI reshapes early-stage buying behavior, what LLMs look for when selecting sources, and how to position their content, websites, and LinkedIn profiles to be chosen by AI—not buried in search results (Free).
• **BXN North - Weekly Networking Luncheon** - Business eXchange Network - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - 10515 N Mopac Expy NB - Join for their weekly Business Networking luncheon. Connect with fellow professionals, foster business growth, and enjoy the interactive and referral-driven atmosphere of their group (Free).
• **NIAX RevShare Referrals South - Reinventing Networking** - NetworkingATX - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM - 7313 South Interstate 35 Frontage Road NB - Whether you’re a business owner, freelancer, salesperson, or side-hustler, NIAX gives you the flexibility to grow your income and your network without the pressure of exclusivity requirements (Free).
• **Rise & Thrive: Connecting Business Owners at Live Oak BNI** - Business Networking International - 7:45 AM to 9:15 AM - 9600 Escarpment Blvd - Surround yourself with driven, like-minded professionals who are passionate about business growth and building lasting connections. Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur or just starting your journey, you’ll find inspiration and opportunity here (Free).
• Cedar Park / Leander / Liberty Hill "Coffee Hour" - Networking Local™ - 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM - 1615 Scottsdale Dr Building 1 Suite 110 - Join for a mingle-style networking event over coffee (Free).
• Women Founders & Builders Happy Hour - Mētan Meetups International - 1 PM to 3 PM - 701 Congress Ave - Connect with women entrepreneurs across industries who are building, launching, and scaling. Talk funding, co-founders, pivots, burnout, and everything in between. The kind of conversations that feel more like therapy than networking (Free).