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The 2018 Texas Tribune Festival is upon us! Join us Sept. 27-29 in downtown Austin for two days of unique perspectives, thoughtful conversation and networking — all in the shadow of the Texas Capitol. 

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Saturday, September 29
 

9:00am CDT

AT&T Mobile Retail Store on Wheels
This new approach allows the AT&T mobile team to be nimble and quick to adapt in how they serve their customers. AT&T is out in the community to personally connect people with their world; everywhere they live and work, especially the nation's First Responders.
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AT&T

Major Sponsor
AT&T brings it all together, from an industry leading smartphone portfolio to next-generation home automation services and sophisticated solutions for multi-national businesses. For more than a century, AT&T has provided innovative, reliable, high-quality products and services and... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
  Partner Programming

9:00am CDT

Bumble Profile Doctoring
Bumble Bizz is all about helping you build out your professional network on your own terms. Developing Bizz connections is more important than ever before, because one connection can change the course of your entire career. You never know where you’ll find your next business partner, mentor, side hustle or capital raise. Come by the Bumble Bizz booth at Open Congress to have our experts make sure you have the best profile you can and start to network like a boss.

Presented by Bumble BIzz
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Bumble Bizz

Major Sponsor
Bumble Bizz is the brand new section of the Bumble app all about improving your professional life. We consider this an app of FOMO, or “Fear of Missed Opportunity” because you never know where you’ll find your next side hustle, mentor, business partner or ways to make more money... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
  Partner Programming

9:00am CDT

Engage with the Arts: An Interactive Exhibition
Join the Texas Cultural Trust for an interactive fine arts extravaganza, featuring hands-on visual arts displays and live music, dance, and theatre performances.

Performance Schedule: 
  • 8:30-6:00 Live Mural Painting by Big Medium's Co-Founder Jana Swec
  • 10:15-10:30 Texas Young Master Behnam Arzaghi
  • 12:00-12:15 Dancers from Oaxaca Arte en Movimiento
  • 12:15-12:30 Ensemble Performance from The Adderley School
  • 1:45-2:00 Texas Young Master Behnam Arzaghi
  • 3:15-3:30 Student Ensemble from The Adderley School
  • 3:30-3:45 Texas Young Master Behnam Arzaghi
  • 5:30-5:45 Student Ensemble from The Adderley School

Presented by Texas Cultural Trust
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Texas Cultural Trust

The Texas Cultural Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to be the leading voice for the arts in education, advocacy, and economic impact in Texas, spotlighting the artistic excellence of our state. Taking a holistic approach to raising awareness and advancing... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
  Partner Programming

9:00am CDT

Healthy Texas, Active for Life
Talk with a fitness trainer about ways to stay active, even at the office. Texas A&M Healthy Texas will have demonstrations and tips for incorporating activity into your daily routine. Plus, snag some free swag to help you move more every day.

Presented by Texas A&M Healthy Texas
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The Texas A&M University System

Supporting Sponsor
The A&M System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. Through a statewide network of 11 universities and seven state agencies, the A&M System educates more than 152,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
  Partner Programming

9:00am CDT

Meet Walmart’s Texas Suppliers
Come visit with some of Walmart’s Texas-based suppliers, sample free products, and learn about how these Texans got their products onto the retailer’s shelves!

Presented by Walmart
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Walmart

Presenting Sponsor
Celebrating over 40 years of doing business in Texas, Walmart is proud to be the state's largest private employer with nearly 170,000 Texas associates and 596 stores. Walmart spent more than $52.4 billion with Texas-based suppliers in FY 2018, supporting an additional 285,000 Texas... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
  Partner Programming

9:00am CDT

Texas A&M AgriLife Water Education Bus
This graphic-wrapped recreation vehicle tours the Lone Star State giving Texans D.I.Y instructions on projects that naturally protect water quality and conserve water resources. The “Water University Team” conducts free public events on harvesting rainwater; landscaping with food plants; using resource-efficient ornamental plants; designing water-efficient landscapes and much more.  

Presented by The Texas A&M University System
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The Texas A&M University System

Supporting Sponsor
The A&M System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. Through a statewide network of 11 universities and seven state agencies, the A&M System educates more than 152,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
  Partner Programming

9:00am CDT

Texas REALTORS® Working for You
Texas REALTORS® advocate for you as a real estate consumer and protect your private-property rights at all levels of government. Swing by the tent at 8th and Congress to grab some free items and enter to win a $500 gift card.

Presented by Texas REALTORS®
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Texas Association of Realtors

Supporting Sponsor
With more than 118,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
  Partner Programming

9:00am CDT

Texas Secretary of State – Bring it to the Booth
Bring it to the Booth is a campaign created by the Office of the Texas Secretary of State to educate Texas on the form IDs they need to bring to the voting booth to cast their ballot and make their voice heard.

Presented by the Texas Secretary of State
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Texas Secretary of State

Supporting Sponsor
Powered by the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, VoteTexas.gov is the official online source for voting information in the state. VoteTexas.gov provides Texans with information about what they need to register to vote, what they need to bring to the polls when they vote and... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
  Partner Programming

9:00am CDT

Texas Task Force 1: Urban Search and Rescue Canines
Meet the canines of Texas Task Force 1! These urban search and rescue dogs and their handlers are available to answer your questions about the Texas Task Force and search dogs. 

Presented by The Texas A&M University System
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The Texas A&M University System

Supporting Sponsor
The A&M System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. Through a statewide network of 11 universities and seven state agencies, the A&M System educates more than 152,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
  Partner Programming

9:00am CDT

Walmart Health & Wellness
Walmart’s Health & Wellness team will be offering free blood pressure, blood glucose and total cholesterol screenings for Texas Tribune Festival attendees.

Presented by Walmart
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Walmart

Presenting Sponsor
Celebrating over 40 years of doing business in Texas, Walmart is proud to be the state's largest private employer with nearly 170,000 Texas associates and 596 stores. Walmart spent more than $52.4 billion with Texas-based suppliers in FY 2018, supporting an additional 285,000 Texas... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
  Partner Programming

12:00pm CDT

Texas Sized Games and Prizes from the National Magazine of Texas
Make a stop at Texas Monthly for Texas-sized Plinko and prizes! Enter and play for your chance to win Texas Monthly prizes from 1-year subscriptions to tickets to our 2018 TM BBQ Festival!

Presented by Texas Monthly
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Texas Monthly

Media Partner
Since 1973, Texas Monthly has chronicled life in contemporary Texas, reporting on vital issues such as politics, the environment, industry and education. As a leisure guide, Texas Monthly continues to be the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering music, the arts, travel... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Open Congress Street Festival
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ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Brazos Hall
Capital Factory, Voltron Space
Central Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church, Lobby
Festival Hub at 800 Congress
Franklin Barbecue
H+K Strategies North Tent, Open Congress
NBC News & MSNBC South Tent, Open Congress
Open Congress Street Festival
Scholz Garten
St. David's Episcopal Church, Bethel Hall
St. David's Episcopal Church, Bethel Hall Lounge (Third Floor)
St. David's Episcopal Church, Crail Hall
St. David’s Episcopal Church, Crail Hall Lounge (Second Floor)
Stateside at The Paramount
Studio 919 at The Texas Tribune
Texas Public Policy Foundation, 6th Floor
Texas Public Policy Foundation, Auditorium
Texas Public Policy Foundation, First Floor Lobby
Texas Public Policy Foundation, McCombs Events Center
Texas State Capitol Lawn
The Driskill Hotel, Ballroom
The Driskill Hotel, Citadel Room
The Driskill Hotel, Maximillian Room
The Driskill Hotel, Mezzanine
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
The Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre, Mezzanine
Walmart Partner Tent, Open Congress
Walmart Technology – ATX
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