Alliance of Future Makers Summit Registration Fee

Thank you for your interest in registering for the First Annual Alliance of Future Makers Summit in Austin, Texas at Austin Community College.  

The Summit will be held on the Austin Community College’s Highland Campus at 6101 Highland Campus Drive, Building 2000 on the first floor in the Presentation Hall (HLC 2.1550).  Breakfast and lunch will be supplied on campus by ACC on both days of the conference.  

Free parking is available on campus in the open lot at the corner of Wilhelmina Delco Drive and Clayton Lane or in the south parking garage on Clayton Lane.  

We have 3 hotels near the Highland Campus recommended for accommodations:

1.    DoubleTree by Hilton at 6505 N. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752 (1.8 miles from campus)
2.    Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG at 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752 (.4 miles from campus) 
3.    Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central at 5901 N. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78723 (2.5 miles from campus)

Deadline to register is April 1, 2026.  Please do not miss this exciting opportunity to discover the possibilities for the future with colleagues from all over the country, visit the vibrant City of Austin, and experience the innovative Highland Campus at ACC. 

We look forward to seeing you April 30 and May 1.  Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  You can contact us at 512-223-7612 or email futurist@austincc.edu
 

Summit/Alliance of Future Makers Sponsorship Levels: 

Become a Sponsor
The Summit of Future Makers at Austin Community College District brings together bold thinkers, educators, innovators, and partners committed to building what’s next—for learners, communities, and the workforce of tomorrow. By sponsoring the Summit and the Alliance, your organization becomes a visible partner in innovation, opportunity, and transformation, while gaining meaningful exposure to national leaders and change-makers shaping the future of education and work.

 

Alliance of Future Makers Membership Levels for 2026:

Austin Community College District’s Office for the Future is on a bold mission to lead higher education into the future — and we want you to be part of it. The Alliance of Future Makers (AFM) is a collaborative community of educators, innovators, and system leaders working together to design what’s next in education.

Membership is open to individuals and institutions and includes access to one of two professional development tracks:
•    Fellows Track – Designed for scholar-practitioners seeking to deepen their practice, research, and impact.
•    Leadership Track – Designed for college and university presidents and CEOs focused on system-level strategy and future-ready leadership.
•    Student - Designed for Community College students currently enrolled college. - Free Membership. 

We are excited for an opportunity to build a community focused on planning now for the future. 

Membership Options | 2026-27 Cohort
•    Individual Membership
o    $1000 Individual - President/CEO or Fellow
•    Institutional Memberships
o    $2500 Institutional Level 1 (Institutions with 10,000 or less students) - includes a President/CEO plus 3 fellows
o    $3500 Institutional Level 2 (Institutions with 10,001 to 20,000 students) -includes a President/CEO plus 3 fellows
o    $5000 Institutional Level 3 (Institutions 20,001 and up students) - includes a President/CEO plus 3 fellows

Join now to become a member of the 2026-27 Alliance of Future Makers cohort and help shape the future of higher education!