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Find Your Network. Empower Your Ideas. Define the Future

The NextFest is a series of interactive events aimed at connecting socially
driven businesses and organizations. We connect innovative people and
ideas with networks and resources they need to succeed.

Current Event: The NextFeast

Fold your napkin, polish your silverware and get ready for the NextFeast! In spirit of the holidays and everything delicious, NextFest is hosting an interactive event around FOOD in Austin!

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  • The Buzz

    Elizabeth Quintanilla

    “NextFest is awesome! And the founder is amazing.. Plus I enjoy being part of events that converge across Austin.” – Elizabeth Quintanilla, Chief Marketing Consultant at EQ Consultants Group

    Leo Ramirez

    “Events like NextFest help me accomplish my purpose in life: helping others.” – Leo Ramirez, CEO and Co-Founder at MINIDonations.org

    Ruben Cantu

    “I believe that the only way to turn the page on a new economy is to foster new entrepreneurs with a mindset that is focused on innovative solutions and an ecosystem that supports their endeavors to succeed. This event is one step closer to that goal.” – Ruben Cantu, CEO, Executive Producer at CoreMedia Ent.

    Suzi Sosa

    “I am attending NextFest because I believe that social entrepreneurs are our best hope for the future and we need more of them!” – Suzi Sosa, Associate Director and Senior Fellow in Social Entrepreneurship RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service

    Matt Curtis

    “NextFest is providing an opportunity to social entrepreneurs, and community innovators, to exchange ideas and collaborate on initiatives. I’m excited to be part of this exciting conference.” – Matt Curtis, Director of Marketing for Mayor Lee

  • Activity

    Food Studies at UT Austin

    Thanks for sponsoring us with free passes to the food entrepreneur conference! We invite you to come out and become part of the UT Food Community. This Wednesday evening!

    Bring a dish, a friend or two, listen to some live music, chat about food for a couple hours! FREE and open to the public. Hope to see you there!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/106232909512762/

    Summer Kick-Off Feast with the UT Food Community Wednesday, May 2 at 6:00pm at Texas Hillel

    Apr 30th 9:01pm • Comment