Description

​Join Austin Hardtech for a year-end holiday mixer at Central Machine Works from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. We are co-hosting with Austin Robotics to bring more of the builder ecosystem together under one roof. The soft launch showed the appetite for this community, and we want to keep that momentum moving into the new year. Central Machine Works sits inside a converted machine shop, which makes it a fitting home for a night with founders, robotics teams, manufacturers, and partners who make physical goods. Come grab a drink, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet people who can help you build in 2026. We will share a brief thank you and a quick preview of what is coming next, including our January 21 public launch at Q Branch. We have a reserved lounge and tables for our group.

​Who should attend

• ​Hardware and hardtech founders and product teams

• ​Manufacturers, CMs, and suppliers

• ​Robotics builders and operators

• ​Investors, corporates, and ecosystem partners

• ​Students, researchers, and community supporters

​About Austin Hardtech

​Austin Hardtech is the founding chapter of Hardtech Texas. Our mission is to create an unfair advantage for Texas hardtech teams by connecting founders, manufacturers, operators, and investors so prototypes become production, faster. Learn more at austinhardtech.com.

​Upcoming Events

• ​January 21 — Austin Hardtech public launch at Q Branch

• ​Early March — Follow-on event at Q Branch alongside their dual use accelerator

• ​SXSW — Program in development. Expect marquee demos, investor reverse pitch, curated intros, and a happy hour.
  Follow all dates on Luma: https://luma.com/calendar/cal-nnSCwCmE8qw47gN and connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/austin-hardtech.

​Thanks to our sponsor

​Knectiv is the turnkey partner for founders building electronic products, offering design, DFM, prototyping, and manufacturing with hands-on support.
We handle the supply chain, engineering, and production details so you can stay focused on growth.
From idea to finished product, we make hardware happen.
Learn more at https://knectiv.com
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knectiv