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About the conference

The 2023 Texas Lung Cancer Conference

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

• Describe the role of multi-disciplinary care for early-stage NSCLC

• Understand the current standards of care for biomarker testing in advanced NSCLC

• Identify the different approved immunotherapy-based options for the treatment of advanced NSCLC

Support Acknowledgement

We gratefully acknowledge commercial support from

AstraZeneca

BeiGene

Daiichi Sankyo Inc

Janssen

Sanofi

ACL Live photo by Jonathan Jackson

The TLC Conference Venue

ACL Live

at the Moody Theater

Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater (ACL Live) is a state-of-the-art venue that hosts approximately 100 concerts a year. It serves as the permanent home for the taping of the acclaimed KLRU-TV produced PBS series, Austin City Limits, the longest-running music series in American television history. 

Y'all are going to love Austin, Texas

Come for the Education. Stay for the Fun.

The Texas state capital has lots to offer and These are the Top 10 Experiences we recommend for Austin, TX visitors

Top 10 Things To Do In Austin

1

TACOS!

Your visit to Austin is not complete until you have some tacos. Taco food trucks are a big thing. So are breakfast tacos at any time of the day. We recommend these local favorites: 

Torchy’s Taco

Guero’s Taco Bar

Velvet Taco

2

Town Lake Park

Lady Bird Lake, Colorado River, Town Lake – the many names for a scenic spot to walk, jog, or bike only two blocks away from the conference venue. Hop on a paddleboard, kayak, or riverboat to soak up the beautiful scenery or watch the bats fly off at sunset from underneath the Congress Bridge. We suggest:

Austin Paddle Shack

Lone Star Riverboat Cruises

3

Breweries

Austin has a lot of breweries to choose from where you can learn about the brewing process or simply relax and enjoy a flight of local creations. Our favorites are: 

Austin Eastciders

Zilker Brewing Co.

4

Country Dancing

Celebrity sightings, live music, and dance classes are standard at this family-owned, local spot that has been getting everyone on the dance floor since 1964. Celebrity favorite and voted “Best Dancehall in Texas” by Texas Highway: 

Broken Spoke

5

Dinner Downtown

From Texas BBQ to an Asian Smokehouse and Bar, Austin has cuisine for every palette. We suggest making reservations  at one of these:

Franklin Barbecue

Red Ash

Loro

6

Coffee

Just across the street from ACL Live you’ll find the local’s favorite coffee shop with indoor & outdoor seating to enjoy the relaxed downtown atmosphere. Check out: 

Jo’s Coffee

7

South Congress Shops

Cross the Congress Bridge heading south and you’ll transition to a retro-vibe of Austin. Souvenir shops, custom hats, authentic cowboy boots, and plenty of options for food & drinks are all on South Congress Street. If you have time for only one of the top 10 suggestions, this one has a little bit of it all. 

8

Austin Night Life

West 6th Street is filled with bars with live local bands, dive bars, and mechanical bull riding. For a more relaxed vibe visit one of these cozy jazz clubs downtown:

Elephant Room

Parker Jazz Club

9

Local Ice Cream

The Austin Chronicle described Amy’s as a “quintessentially Austin institution” which “dominates the local ice cream scene.” With 15 locations in Austin, you have no excuse to not stop in.  

Amy’s Ice Cream

10

Murals

Austin street art scene spans throughout the city. There is the famous, yet minimal “I love you so much” wall on South Congress to the elaborate murals downtown and on the “East Side”. Here’s a great guide with a map: 

Murals In Austin

We look forward to hosting a unique conference at the historic venue, ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas.