​Join us in celebrating the launch of the 2026 season of the Austin Under 40 Awards!

​Nominations and applications for the 2026 Austin Under 40 Awards open on September 18th and we're throwing a party to celebrate.

​Come learn about Austin Under 40 and mingle with past winners, aspiring applicants, and the AU40 committee. There will be committee members available to answer all your questions about nominating someone, applying, or sponsoring the event.

​We'll provide the light bites and beverages, you bring the energy!

​⏰ Schedule

​5:30 - 6:15 Open networking
6:15 - 7:00 Programming:

• ​Welcome

• ​Past Winners Panel: The AU40 Experience

• ​Judges Panel: What makes a good application?

• ​Community Partners: The Sponsorship Opportunity

​7:00 - 7:30 Open networking