Health & Hope Iftar for Gaza UNRWA Direct Aid Ramzan Fundraiser, March 12, 2026

AI Conference @ ICBC, this Sat. 6/20 10AM - 3PM

Get ready for this coming weekend's AI Summit on Sat June 20 10AM - 3PM at the Islamic Center of Brushy Creek (ICBC): 1950 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/icbrushycreek/2234557 [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/icbrushycreek/2234557] To find out more about the event, I was lucky to get some time with brother Nazir, one of the key organizers of the event. I had already been excited about this event, but speaking with him got me even more fired up. The Summit includes an impressive roster of AI founders and folks from across the industry. This is intended for people with all levels of AI experience including beginners who may not know much at all, and even experts with technical backgrounds. Close to 200 people are already registered and there is capacity for close to 500. The super reasonable 20 dollar entry fee includes a full lunch. Five hours of leading edge programming that'll include knowledge that can benefit both your professional and personal lives AND food? C'mon - what are waiting for? Two ways you can help: 1.) Spread the word - this'll be a great event to bring the community together 2.) Sponsor the event, starting at just $250, the sponsorship levels are super reasonable and a great way to spread the word about your organization or business. Find out more here: https://texastechforge.com/sponsors [https://texastechforge.com/sponsors] Sign up now and inshallah I'll see you there this weekend.

Come to Barriofest, Fr. 5/22, 6PM @ Vesper's

The conversation with Mario Garza on the Austin Business Podcast revolves around the upcoming Barrio Fest event, its background, lineup, and community impact. Come through on Friday, May 22 at 6PM at Vesper's 3106 E 14th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78702 [https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=9dcc49336cf0eb3b2a6d74dbbf9d43e62abcac23531a2d807412adf793d2ce5eJmltdHM9MTc3ODg4OTYwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=1c24cebd-b146-6d14-2676-d86cb00c6c16&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9NTZ-fkVtYmVkZGVkfkFkZHJlc3NfTGluayZ0eT0xOCZxPVZlc3BlciZzcz15cGlkLllOMzYyMDMwNTZEOTEwQzU5OCZwcG9pcz0zMC4yNzkxNzI4OTczMzg4NjdfLTk3LjcwMjE3MTMyNTY4MzZfVmVzcGVyX1lOMzYyMDMwNTZEOTEwQzU5OH4mY3A9MzAuMjc5MTczfi05Ny43MDIxNzEmdj0yJnNWPTEmRk9STT1NUFNSUEw&ntb=1] Takeaways * Family-oriented community-oriented event that fosters unity and representation * Barrio Fest is a celebration of diverse cultures and art forms

Health & Hope Iftar for Gaza UNRWA Direct Aid Ramzan Fundraiser, March 12, 2026

Check out the Health & Hope Iftar for Gaza at 7PM on Thursday, March 12, at 7PM at the University Presbyterian Church at: 2203 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78705. Register via this link: https://getinvolved.unrwausa.org/event/health-and-hope-iftar-for-gaza-in-austin/e773281 [https://getinvolved.unrwausa.org/event/health-and-hope-iftar-for-gaza-in-austin/e773281] In this chat, we find out more about the UNRWA org, brief view over its history, and how it operates today to get cash direclty in the hands of Palaestinians in Gaza. Mara also shares pieces of art she's found inspiring: Movie: All That's Left of You https://allthatsleftofyou.com/ [https://allthatsleftofyou.com/] Movie: The Voice of Hind Rajab https://www.thevoiceofhindrajabfilm.com/ [https://www.thevoiceofhindrajabfilm.com/]