Welcome to The Live Music Capital Of The World

Do you hear that? That’s the sound of live music coming from some of the hottest stages in town, all spanning a three-block radius in Austin's Red River Cultural District. Live music heavy, droves of concert-seekers mill the streets, dipping into watering holes for Lone Star beers while waiting for the lights to dim and shows to begin.

See below what you can expect to explore.

THE BRAND NEW DOWNRIGHT AUSTIN - OFFICIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL

Discover unique experiences at the top hotel near the Capitol in Austin's vibrant downtown, DownRight.

From our style to our hospitality, we're full of unexpected delights. Soak in the sun at our urban oasis: a resort-style outdoor pool surrounded by our lush Lawn. We're a vibrant destination with over 17,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space in Austin, TX. Downright, the most convenient downtown Austin hotel, is within walking distance of 6th street nightlife, UT campus & stadium, the Moody Center, concert venues (Mohawk, Waterloo, Stubbs), and the Capitol.

The Tech Forward Conference room block offers rooms at the official event venue for the group rate of $269/night.

The hotel block is now full. If you are still in need of accommodations, please email us at [email protected] to inquire about availability or cancellations.

MONDAY NIGHT WELCOMING PARTY

Welcome to Austin ! Join Tech Forward partners, speakers, staff, and attendees at a meet & great with drinks and hors -d’oeuvres at this casual happy hour. Enjoy the hotel's onsite Backyard space with outdoor games and great live music.

TUESDAY NIGHT PARTY AT PELONS

Enjoy food, drinks, and live music at our all-included party at Pelons - just down the street from the conference venue

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THE FAMOUS AUSTIN BAT COLONY

The Congress Avenue bridge spans Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin and is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America known as the Congress Bridge Bats. This Austin bat colony is estimated at 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats. Each night from around mid-March to early November, the Austin Bats emerge from under the bridge to blanket the sky as they head out to forage for food. This nightly event is considered the most spectacular and unusual tourist attraction in Austin Texas.

Join Tech Forward attendees on the final night to see this show-stopping spectacle!

Learn More About the Bat Colony