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Located in heart of East Austin, ARRIVE Austin is an 83-room boutique hotel anchored by restaurants and bars that complement the Lone Star State’s food and drink epicenter. An architectural landmark with a remarkable façade, the hotel’s guest rooms feature distinctive design and artwork – collages by Sarah Presson – that pay tribute to the state’s “cowboy mythology,” and take inspiration from the unique physical landscape.

Educational and entertaining keynote that blends cybersecurity with mentalism. Gary S. Chan is a performing mentalist known for blending keen insight, psychology, and a touch of mystery into unforgettable experiences for his audiences. Gary's presentation explores the intersection of deception, intuition, and the human mind. Whether in intimate gatherings or larger venues, his style emphasizes connection, wonder, and the deeper mysteries behind what it means to think and believe. Testimonials: • “Gary performed as a keynote for a conference I help organize and he was awesome! The audience loved him and his presentation was wonderful. He was also really easy to work with and an amazing professional.” – Alex W. • “In addition to his phenomenal stage performance, Gary was great to work with behind the scenes as we discussed the finer details around planning the event. His show is well-designed and planned to perfection, and he comes ready with everything needed to deliver a high-value performance.” - Jodi S. • “Gary was a keynote speaker at the annual Gateway to Innovation conference in St. Louis. Gary was very easy to work with prior to the conference. He was very responsive on all communication and questions. Gary delivered a great keynote with mind-boggling exercises that engaged the entire audience of 1,500 attendees. The audience participation, exercises, and messaging all worked very well together in delivering an awesome presentation.” - David K. • “Gary recently performed a mentalist act at our company meeting with over 500 people in attendance and had everyone laughing and at the edge of their seat! Fabulous 5 star performance, very creative, highly recommended!” – Jamie B. Speech Summary: Another day, another phish. With the advancement of research in psychological behavior and tools like ChatGPT, it is increasingly difficult for organizations to protect themselves from their weakest link — their employees. What happens when one moves beyond phishing emails to predictive analytics? Find out with acclaimed mentalist Gary S. Chan, a mind-reader who will show you that it's possible to predict human behavior under real-world conditions and influence people to "freely" make the choices you want. This is social engineering on a completely different level. This is . . . Extreme Social Engineering. https://gschan2000.com Learning Objectives: • Increased awareness and appreciation for the breadth and effectiveness of social engineering • Importance of being observant and skeptical Trailer (with audio): https://gschan2000.com/trailer Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBKSgSyvubk Past reviews: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gary+the+Mentalist/@38.6731679,-90.4346444,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x8adf5b5e31f7d53b:0x1abdd10387defa8e!8m2!3d38.6731679!4d-90.4346444!9m1!1b1 Bio: Gary S. Chan is a security mentalist, an intellectual who uses game theory and math to predict and influence people. As a highly sought after speaker, Gary’s unique approach blends cybersecurity with the magic of mentalism to help audiences around the world learn to be more observant of how criminals use predictable human behavior to exploit others for gain. Gary is trained in behavioral profiling, conflict management, negotiation, interrogation, and mediation. He is currently System VP and CISO at a large US-based healthcare system, has architected anti-fraud systems for state agencies, has led the information security teams for a large-cap technology company, and was an evaluator and mentor for cybersecurity start-ups as part of a venture capital fund. He served as President of the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy Alumni Association and Technology Officer for the Greater St. Louis Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds four security certifications and a degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from MIT. Washington University article about Gary: https://commonreader.wustl.edu/how-to-become-a-mentalist/ Insured by Specialty Insurance Agency as a mentalist, emcee, and public speaker while in the US. Proof of insurance available.

Herman and Lorene Brenner opened the original Brenner's in 1936. The steakhouse was called Brenner's Café. At that time, Houston was expanding west, and the original building had to be sold to make way for the construction of Katy Road. The rustic, yet elegant Brenner’s on the Bayou opened in 2007 in the same location which formerly housed the Rainbow Lodge. In order to maintain its delectable menu selections, available at both locations, Landry’s Executive Chef Kathy Ruiz worked alongside Mrs. Brenner to re-create some of Brenner’s favorite dishes. Some of the favorites include Crunchy German Potatoes, Homemade Roquefort Salad Dressing, and the incomparable Apple Strudel.

CREATE A LASTING IMPRESSION Corporate Lighting and Audio is a full-service event production company specializing in concerts, conferences, conventions, festivals, meetings, and special events. Our dynamic technical experts creatively transform spaces into unique visual, tonal, and phonic experiences that make lasting impressions on audiences.

Located in the East Village of Houston's edgy East Downtown, Chapman & Kirby is named after the founders of Houston. Chapman & Kirby was created to host Houston's diverse nightlife and upscale private events, with a food and craft cocktail menu created to celebrate the cultural depth and heritage of Houston.

Welcome to The East Austin Hotel! This boutique Austin hotel is locally owned, operated, and loved in the heart of the bustling East Austin neighborhood just five blocks from downtown, a 15-minute walk to the Austin Convention Center, one mile from the Texas Capitol, and less than two miles from the University of Texas. Lay your head to rest in our 75 mid-century Scandinavian-inspired hotel rooms with luxe-to-less offerings. From European-style rooms with shared bathrooms to roomy poolside suites, there’s something for everyone at our hotel near downtown Austin, TX and 6th Street. Read more about our comfortable amenities in every room, including custom robes & towels, cushy Casper mattresses, and so much more.

The historic Cementville paved the way for The Quarry Golf Course in 1993 and since then we have been proud to provide a premium level golf experience to area residents and visitors. The history of our property and the adjacent Quarry Market area go much farther back than that.

Safety and Well-being in each journey We are a transport company with more than ten years of experience. We are committed to providing you with secure, reliable, and personalized transportation service.

We are a family-owned and operated business based in New Orleans and travel nationwide servicing Conventions and Trade shows. Tradeshows and events can run smoothly when choosing the experience of Evolving Productions. From planning the event to freight and general labor, our job is to make your event a success. Regardless of your location we can get you what you need when you need it. Conferences, events, conventions, trade shows, meetings, and festivals are our specialty. For over a decade of combined years our staff continuously has received outstanding reviews from all events we have produced. We take pride in not only being a woman owned business but also a family-owned company.

With our set menu, beautiful private room, and unique rodizio-style service, Delucca is the perfect venue for your special event or meeting. We serve a 5-course meal including endless appetizers and gourmet pizzas for one set price and bring all courses directly to the table. Craft cocktails and exceptional wines complete the perfect event. Your group can dine at the standard $25.95 per person with a la carte beverages or choose from our Group Dining Packages to best suit your occasion. Ample free parking, a flexible floor plan and attentive service will make your event a stress-free success.