Grab a quick beverage to get you through that morning session!

With a voice filled with grit and soul, Austin-based artist Carly Jo Jackson brings the heat of the sunshine from her home state of Florida and mixes it with some Texas dirty blues. She has a vocal tone that is as infectious as her charismatic stage presence.

Looking for that perfect Austin souvenir? We’ve got you covered!

Public Safety Meet and Greet: With issues such as community engagement, mental health, and homelessness, public safety leaders are on the frontlines of municipal work. Stop by and have a chat with leadership from the City of Austin Emergency Medical Services, Fire Department, and Police Department.

Attendees Include:

• Chief Joel Baker, Austin Fire Department
• Interim Chief Robin Henderson, Austin Police Department
• Chief Robert Luckritz, Austin Emergency Medical Services
• Assistant Chief Jeff Greenwalt, Austin Police Department
• Lieutenant Lee Davis, Austin Police Department

Stop by the ATX Lounge for a beverage and a morning treat!

The ATX Lounge will not be staffed during this time so we can all enjoy the keynote presentation! Even though we aren’t there, you are welcome to enjoy the lounge seating.

The City of Austin’s Economic Development Department’s mission is to promote a competitive, sustainable and equitable economy for all. Easier said than done in the live music capital of the world with an equally robust film and public art scene! Come meet the men and women behind the magic of many of Austin’s economic development programs and projects.

Attendees Include:

• Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director
• Susana Carbajal, Deputy Director
• Morgan Messick, Acting Assistant Director
• Carlos Soto, Senior Public Information Specialist
• Laura Odegaard, CAD Division Manager
• Ryan Runcie, Art in Public Places Program Coord.
• Sabine Romero, Global Business Division Manager
• Abdallah Mahmoud (Global Bus Expansion Program Manager
• JuaQuin Gonzalez, Small Business Program Manager
• Christine Freundl, Redevelopment Program Manager

Need to add a little pep in your step? Stop by, say howdy and grab a local, hand-crafted cup of coffee!

Austin’s award-winning Central Library is a sight to behold. And with 20 branch locations, the Austin Public Library proudly provides knowledge, technology, and inspiration to the Austin community. Interact with Library leadership on the efforts and resources provided toward literacy advancement, workforce and economic development, digital inclusion, and much more!

Attendees Include:

• Roosevelt Weeks, Director, Austin Public Library
• Hannah Terrell, Assistant Director, Austin Public Library
• Dinene Brown, Assistant Director of Library Support Services, Austin Public Library
• Cody Scott, Facilities Planning Manager, Austin Public Library
• Joe Faulk, IT Manager, Austin Public Library