Join the Austin AI Alliance
Austin is where AI is being built, debated, funded, and taught. The Alliance is where the people doing that work come together. Whether you’re a startup, a university, a nonprofit, or an individual practitioner, membership ensures you are a part of it.
The Alliance drives impact through engaged members who lead and participate in the work at every level. We create accessible programming across industries, from events and workshops to lunch-and-learns and monthly meetings, that expand access to AI education and resources for everyone. We connect local talent with employers and real opportunities while building partnerships across technology, education, workforce development, civic organizations, and the investor and innovator communities shaping Austin’s future. We foster open, informed conversations about how AI is transforming our region, because the more people at the table, the better the outcomes for all of us. Read more about our mission .
Membership
| Benefits |
Full Members
Organizations of all sizes
|
Individual and Student Members |
|---|---|---|
| Fund Scholarships & Alliance Programming | ✔ | ✔ |
| Community Access and engagement opportunities | ✔ | ✔ |
| Event access and discounts | ✔ | ✔ |
| Governance and projects | ✔ | X |
| Visibility | ✔ | X |
| First opportunity to sponsor events and Alliance programs | ✔ | X |
| Leadership Opportunities — as national AI conferences come to Austin, members are positioned to speak, engage, and represent their AI on a larger stage | ✔ | X |
| 50% Non-Profit Discount | ✔ | X |
Frequently asked questions
Any company, university, government agency, nonprofit, or individual with a presence in the greater Austin region is welcome to join. That includes the City of Austin and the 10 surrounding counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis, and Williamson.
Individual Associate members get full access to events, working groups, and community resources, but do not vote, serve on the Board, or participate in funded projects. Company memberships include governance rights and the ability to lead funded initiatives.
Members get free or discounted access to Alliance monthly meetings, workshops, and major events like State of AI Austin. Some events are also open to non-members.
Yes. Organizational memberships cover all employees and staff associated with that organization.
Tiers are based on total employee count: under 500 (Small), 500 to 50,000 (Medium), and 50,000 to 500,000 (Large). If you’re unsure, just reach out and we’ll help you figure it out.
Yes. Public sector government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits receive 50% off any organizational tier. Use code NONPROFIT at checkout. All organizations are subject to review.
Absolutely. Just reach out to us and we’ll take care of it.