We are delighted to announce that Ana Perez – Director of Thinktank HUB, consultant to Sean Parker’s theAudience, Commercial Director to Arden Media, Creator of the BIY LATAM Conference, and overall incredible changemaker – will be our speaker for the May chat!

Join us on May 23rd as we sit down with her to discuss the defining moments of her career thus far, the changes she has pioneered for women in her home country of Panama and our theme for this month, connections – how bonds influence our personal and professional paths.

And don’t miss out on the uniquely Austin/genuine Detroit Style pizza from Via313, as well as delicious chocolate bonbons from our local favorite, Chocolaterie Tessa!

MORE ABOUT ANA:

Ana Perez has spent her career promoting cultural policy within both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as the Director of Thinktank HUB, an organization working to use arts and culture as powerful tools to advance economic and social growth.

Before Austin, Ana most recently lived in Panama where she ran for the Mayor’s office as an Independent on a cultural, environmental, and long-term urban planning platform. She is also the Creator of Blogger-Influencer Week LATAM – an event that has put Panama on the map as a Content HUB of Latin America once a year – and the Creator of South Bound, an event used to promote Panama as a location to Hollywood producers. Ana is on the Board of Directors for MOVIN and an active member of APLAFA.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

Dinner and drinks will be provided by our generous sponsors.

Metered parking is available on the block surrounding the Omni Hotel/Austin Centre building.

If you’re parking in the Austin Centre garage, please ask for a 50% off parking validation from the Front Desk Events Coordinator during the event. You will present your parking ticket as well as the validation at the parking kiosk. The entrance to this parking garage is located on the east side of Brazos Street just north of 7th Street.

WITH MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: