Local hosts. Small groups. Real conversations.

Austin Insights Gatherings

Small, hosted meetups for people working in insights, research, UX, and strategy who are in Austin during SXSW.Coordinated by 10k Humans.
Built by and for the insights community.👇🏼 Browse gatherings below

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What are Austin Insight Gatherings?

Austin Insights Gatherings are small, activity-based meetups hosted by local Austin insights professionals during SXSW.No panels. No pitches. Just real conversation.Groups are intentionally small, activities are simple and easy to talk around, and each gathering revolves around something distinctly Austin; dinner, a walk, a drink, or similar.Registration is required. Some gatherings may include a small cost to cover food or activities.Details for each event are listed below.

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Morning Walk at Mount Bonnell / Covert Park

Light hike and conversation before the SXSW day kicks off.Low effort, high return.📍 Mount Bonnell
🕒 Thursday, March 12th @7:45am
👋🏼 Hosted By: Tiffany Schwalm of Fieldcats
Free to attend - limited spotsRegister Here.

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Pickleball & Pints

Casual pickleball followed by drinks with a small group from the insights community.Low-key, social, and beginner-friendly.📍 Location details shared after registration
🕒 Thursday, March 12th @ 5:00pm
👋🏼 Hosted by: Emporia and Insights Association
Free to attend - limited spots
Register Here.

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Rainy Street Pub Crawl Pt. 1

A classic SXSW night with insights peers.Food, drinks, live music, and the controlled chaos that only Rainey Street delivers. No agenda - just smart people, good spots, and see-where-the-night-goes energy.📍 Rainey Street (starting at Banger’s)
🕒 Friday, March 13th @6:30pm
👋🏼 Hosted by: Blake Puckett and Stephanie Trevino at Decision Analyst
Free to attend - Limited Spots
Register Here.

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Rainy Street Pub Crawl Final Stop

Close out the pub crawl with Verisoul at Bungalow.Sponsored drinks, good music, and an easy, social vibe to end the night strong. No speeches, no structure—just a great place to plug in and keep the conversation going.Free to attend. Drinks at this stop are on Verisoul.📍 Bar Tab at Bungalow
🕒 Friday, March 13th @8:30
👋🏼 Hosted by: Henry LeGard and Joey Maddox at VerisoulFree to attend - Limited Spots
Register Here.

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Journaling as a Practice for Innovation

A quiet reset during SXSW for people who think deeply and work creatively.Simple prompts, collage-style journaling, and time to slow down, reflect, and let ideas land. No pressure, no right way—just paper, materials, and good company.Journals and light refreshments provided.📍 10k Spaces
🕒 Saturday, March 14th @ 3:30pm
👋🏼 Hosted By: Tricia Houston with KS&R
Free to attend - limited spotsRegister Here.

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Insights Career Network Fundraiser

An open-air SXSW gathering at Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden.Community tables, food trucks, and easy conversation in a laid-back East Austin setting. No programming - just a good Austin night with purpose.Proceeds support researchers navigating career transitions and staying connected to the industry.📍 Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden East Austin
🕒 Saturday, March 14th @6:30pm
👋🏼 Hosted by: Sarah Weber of Insights Career Network and Kerry Hecht of 10k HumansFree to attend - Donation Encouraged
Register Here.
Donate Here

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Breakfast Taco Crawl

Start your Sunday the Austin way — tacos, conversation, and a little movement between stops.We’ll hop between local favorites before wrapping up with live salsa music from Nathaly Candela. Easy, social, and delicious.📍 South Congress
🕒 Sunday, March 15th @11:00am
👋🏼 Hosted by: Eric Santos of QuestionPro and Maricel Watson of Connexion ResearchFree to attend - Limited Spots
Register Here.

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Chicken Shit Bingo at Little Longhorn

A very Austin experience with a small group from the insights community.Low stakes. High novelty.📍 Little Longhorn Saloon
🕒 Sunday, March 15th @5:00pm
👋🏼 Hosted by: Jay Tye of 10k Humans
Free to Attend - Limited SpotsRegister Here.

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An Evening at Comedor

We’re pausing the SXSW activities for dinner at Comedor.Expect elevated modern Mexican dishes and a setting that does the heavy lifting.A chance to experience the city's food scene the way it’s meant to be enjoyed: with time, intention, and good company.📍 Comedor
🕒 Monday, March 16th @ 7:00pm
👋🏼 Hosted By: Grace Kaz and Lisa Hancock with Panoplai
Free to attend - limited spotsRegister Here.

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Duckpin Bowling & Drinks with Scalafai

An easygoing SXSW wind-down with bowling, drinks, and good conversation.Lanes reserved, first two drinks on the house, and no agenda beyond hanging out with smart people doing interesting work. Stay for a frame or stay awhile.📍 Pins Mechanical Co
🕒 Tuesday, March 17th @ 6:00pm
👋🏼 Hosted By: Jeremy Antoniuk with Scalafai
Free to attend - limited spotsRegister Here.

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Vinyls and Viddles at the Equipment Room

An intimate evening of music, conversation, and small bites in one of Austin’s most thoughtfully designed listening rooms.Vinyl spinning, easy conversation, and a living-room–level vibe tucked inside Hotel Magdalena. Come hang, snack, and settle in.📍 The Equipment Room
🕒 Wednesday, March 18th @ 5:30pm
👋🏼 Hosted By: Gillian Salerno-Rebic and Maria Burke with North & Form
Free to attend - limited spotsRegister Here.

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