2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Exclusive Site Visit: The Army Software Factory

Location: Army Software Factory, Austin Community College – Rio Grande Campus, 1212 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas 78701.

Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit to the Army Software Factory, a first-of-its-kind, Soldier-led tech initiative. Designed specifically for school district leaders, this immersive experience explores how the Army is partnering with higher education to redefine workforce readiness and train the tech innovators of tomorrow.

Agenda:

• 2:00 PM | Welcome and Overview An introduction to the Army Software Factory and its unique mission.

• 2:20 PM – 4:00 PM | Guided Tour & Educational Highlights

  • Future-Ready Tech Pathways: See firsthand how ASWF trains soldiers and students in modern software and platform engineering, user design, and project management.

  • Holistic Workforce Readiness: Learn how ASWF prepares individuals beyond technical execution to make them adaptable and future-ready.

  • Soft Skills Integration: Discover the ASWF philosophy of "seeking aptitude over skills" and how teachable soft skills are integrated into their high-stakes environment.

  • The ACC Partnership: Learn about their unique collaboration with the Austin Community College tech accelerator, offering credentialing, academic credit, and pathways to Bachelor's degrees.

• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Networking and Cocktail Social Reception Connect with fellow school district leaders and ASWF personnel over drinks to discuss integrating these workforce strategies into your own districts.

RSVP is required. Please email claire.blacker@futurenet.com if you are an attendee hoping to join.