Small groups. Local hosts. Real conversations.

Austin Insights Gatherings During SXSW

This is a series of small, Austin-hosted gatherings for people working in market research, consumer insights, UX, and strategy who are in town for SXSW.The gatherings are hosted by insights professionals who live and work in Austin. They are meant to be activity-based and conversational, offering a calmer alternative to SXSW's pace.
This series is coordinated by 10k Humans.

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Interested in Hosting?

Austin-based insights professionals who are interested in hosting an additional gathering during SXSW are invited to get in touch.Hosts are asked to propose an activity, a preferred time window, an approximate group size, and any expected costs. 10k Humans will coordinate event listings, registration, and basic logistics.Opportunities to assist: Could be hosting, co-hosting, socializing and marketing, administrative.Interested? Reach out to: [email protected]

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Austin's Best BBQ at Terry Black's

Host: Austin-based insights professional
Location: Terry Black’s Barbecue, Barton Springs Rd
Duration: Approximately 2.5–3 hours
Group size: 10–15
Cost: $85 per person
A small-group visit to Terry Black’s, one of Austin’s most consistently good BBQ spots.The host will manage timing and logistics so the group can focus on eating and talking. The experience is designed to feel relaxed and social rather than rushed.Food is included. Drinks, if any, are on your own.
Register Here.

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Evening Kayak on Lady Bird Lake

Host: Austin-based insights professional
Location: Lady Bird Lake
Duration: Approximately 1.5–2 hours
Group Size: 8–12
Cost: $70 per person
An evening kayak on Lady Bird Lake at a pace that allows for conversation.
The group will meet near the launch point, get outfitted, and paddle together with views of downtown Austin. This is suitable for beginners and does not require prior kayaking experience.
Kayak rental is included.
Register Here.

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Chicken Shit Bingo

Host: 10k Humans
Location: Little Long Horn Saloon
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Group size: 8-10
Cost: $TBD
The Little Longhorn Saloon, a tiny hole-in-the-wall honky-tonk off Burnet Road, has been hosting the event for over 40 years.To play bingo, you buy a ticket and hope the chicken literally poops on your ticket number. There’s always live music and cold beer.
Register Here.

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