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The Gathering: Austin Edition

Friday, March 13, 2026  | 12–9PM | The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center (Rooftop)
Austin, TX

 

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Four Power Sessions

Content that cuts through:

  • Brand Excellence – Master your craft.

  • Culture Shifts – Move culture forward.

  • Build What Lasts – Make it mean something.

  • Lead With Energy – Fuel the human behind the brand.

Then we flip into Gathering mode:
Cocktails. Music. Snacks. Experiential Activations. Connection that sticks. Brought to you by: Viral Nation

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This experience is curated.
We’re intentional about who’s in the room.

Speakers Who Build What Lasts

A thoughtfully selected group of speakers sharing insight, perspective, and lived experience.
Jeff Cucinell

Jeff Cucinell

iHeartMedia

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Nicholas Spiro

Chief Commercial Officer at Viral Nation

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J.J. Gottsch

CEO | PBR Austin Gamblers

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Samantha Fodrowski

Vice President, Brand Marketing at Tecovas

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Mark Groves

Human Connection Specialist

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Branden Collinsworth

Writer • Athlete • Speaker

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Kelly Gores

Director, Host, Author, Mom

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Josh Trent

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 + 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

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Mandy Balak

President, TGF

Happy Hour | Sponsored by Viral Nation


Cap off the day with our Viral Nation-sponsored Happy Hour, where the music is live, the connections are real, and the drinks are flowing. Mingle with fellow attendees, spark new collaborations, and toast to the moment with our signature cocktail, Going Viral — because the best things spread fast. Don't miss the most talked-about hour of the event.

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