Global RISE
How is RISE able to offer RISE Week sessions for free?
How did RISE start?
Who puts on RISE Week and other RISE programs?
How many people participate in RISE Week each year?
What makes RISE week unique?
What is RISE?
Why do I need to create a RISE profile to register for RISE Week events? What if I’d like my profile to remain private?
How can I support RISE?
Attending RISE Week
How can I support RISE? How will donations be used?
I changed my mind – how do I withdraw my registration for a session?
Is there a waiting list for each session?
Can I see a list of other session attendees so I can connect with them?
Why do I need to create a RISE profile to register for RISE Week events? What if I’d like my profile to remain private?
How do I view all of the available sessions?
Why do you only allow 25 people to attend each session? Is there another way I can access the information from a session if I cannot attend?
Why should I attend RISE Week?
Is RISE Week only for Austin residents?
How can I obtain a press pass to cover RISE Week events for my publication?
What should I do if I have a last-minute conflict that prevents me from attending a session?
Why do you need my credit card number?
How can I register for my desired events and sessions?
Hosting RISE Week Sessions
As a host, am I responsible for marketing my session to potential attendees? How are sessions promoted?
Can the RISE staff help me find a location for my session?
What kinds of session topics are most popular?
What kinds of topics have past sessions covered?
What kinds of people can I expect at my session?
Do I need to be a CEO or founder of a company to host a session?
How long are RISE Week sessions? How much work is involved?
Why should I host a RISE Week session?
Is there a fee to host a RISE Week session?
RISE Programs
How can I find out if my school is already planning a RISE University Day + Campus Fast Pitch event?
Do I have to be a school administrator to organize a RISE University Day + Campus Fast Pitch event at my school?
What is RISE University Day?
Do I need to live in Austin to participate in RISE Programs?
What are RISE programs?
How much do the RISE Programs cost?
Sponsors
What kinds of benefits can I expect as a sponsor?
How can I become a RISE sponsor?
Volunteers
What volunteer opportunities does RISE offer?
What kind of time commitment does RISE expect from volunteers?