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1
DAY
1,000+
ATTENDEES
50+
SPEAKERS
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
The YTexas Summit brings together business leaders and top influencers to collaborate, engage and share insights on the future of our growing state. This public event is packed with immersive experiences and meaningful discussions on issues that are central to business in the major regions of Texas.
Attend virtual symposiums focused on the future of Texas. Join us as we build the largest inter-regional business event our state has ever seen!
SUMMIT PARTNERS
2021 YTEXAS SUMMIT PANEL TOPICS
REGIONAL ROUNDTABLES
Regional Panels: Why San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, East/West Texas
ENERGY
The Future of Energy in Texas: Renewables. fossil fuels, electricity grid/market
TECHNOLOGY
Regional Smart City initiatives
AVIATION
Texas’ position in aerospace
HEALTHCARE/BIOTECH
The future of medicine/wellness
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Retention vs. Recruitment
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Esports, Stadiums, Franchise relocations, new teams
HOUSING/RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Rural vs. Urban trends and data
RETAIL/DISTRIBUTION
How E-commerce and AI will change the game
TRANSPORTATION
The Future of Mobility
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
The Texas Supply Chain
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Regional developments, co-working, design
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Jobs, skills, education, talent recruitment
START-UP ECOSYSTEM
Regional accelerators, programs, incentives
CUSTOM PANELS
Customized Topic Discussion
FEATURED PRESENTERS
![G. Brint Ryan](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/brint-400.png)
G. Brint Ryan
![Glenn Hegar](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GlennHegar400.png)
Glenn Hegar
![Paula Gold-Williams](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Paula-Gold-Williams-400.png)
Paula Gold-Williams
![Sean Strawbridge](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Sean-Strawbridge400.png)
Sean Strawbridge
![Adam Rymer](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Adam-Rymer400.png)
Adam Rymer
![Alexandra Botez](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Alexandra400.png)
Alexandra Botez
![Aaron Demerson](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Demerson_400.png)
Aaron Demerson
![Eric Salwan](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Eric-Salwan400.png)
Eric Salwan
![Todd Staples](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Todd-Staples2021_400.png)
Todd Staples
![Carlos Aguilar](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/aguilar_400.png)
Carlos Aguilar
![Jeremiah Bentley](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/jeremiah_bentley400.png)
Jeremiah Bentley
![Robert Brown](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Brown-Robert400.png)
Robert Brown
![Ruth Ruggero Hughs](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/hughs400.png)
Ruth Ruggero Hughs
![Ed Latson](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/latson.jpg)
Ed Latson
![Glenn Hamer](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Glenn-Hamer400.png)
Glenn Hamer
![Beth Garvey](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/beth-garvey-9-26-19-400.png)
Beth Garvey
![Jim Perschbach](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Jim-Perschbach.jpg)
Jim Perschbach
![Gerardo Interiano](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GerardoInteriano400.png)
Gerardo Interiano
![Lindsay Wilson](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lindsay-Wilson-400.png)
Lindsay Wilson
![Carlton Schwab](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/carlton_schwab400.png)
Carlton Schwab
![Paul Leggett](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/paul_leggett400.png)
Paul Leggett
![Kristian Hulgard](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/kristian_hulgard_400-2.png)
Kristian Hulgard
![Frank Gray](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/frank-gray.png)
Frank Gray
![Anthony Horton](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/horton_400.png)
Anthony Horton
![Misty Mayo](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MistyMayo400.png)
Misty Mayo
![Eric Sudol](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sudo400.png)
Eric Sudol
LIVESTREAM AGENDA
Check this section frequently as our 2021 YTexas Summit agenda evolves and featured speakers are confirmed and populated in their respective panels.
The State of the State:
Sponsored by Ryan LLC
![G. Brint Ryan](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/brint-400.png)
G. Brint Ryan
![Glenn Hegar](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GlennHegar400.png)
Glenn Hegar
The State of the Workforce:
Presented by YTexas and Texas Workforce Commission
Featuring Texas Interns Unite and Port San Antonio
![Aaron Demerson](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Demerson_400.png)
Aaron Demerson
![Jim Perschbach](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Jim-Perschbach.jpg)
Jim Perschbach
The Race to Space in Texas:
![Eric Salwan](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Eric-Salwan400.png)
Eric Salwan
![Sam Gunderson](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sam_gunderson400.png)
Sam Gunderson
Made in Texas:
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
![Ed Latson](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/latson.jpg)
Ed Latson
The Future of Sports, Technology & Entertainment:
![Adam Rymer](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Adam-Rymer400.png)
Adam Rymer
![Alexandra Botez](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Alexandra400.png)
Alexandra Botez
![Patrick Carney](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/patrick_carney.jpg)
Patrick Carney
The Energy Gateway to the World:
Sponsored by Port of Corpus Christi
Featuring Port of Corpus Christi, Port of Houston and Texas Association of Oil & Gas
![Sean Strawbridge](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Sean-Strawbridge400.png)
Sean Strawbridge
![Todd Staples](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Todd-Staples2021_400.png)
Todd Staples
The Great Texas Migration:
Sponsored by Corporate Relocation International
Featuring Texas Economic Development Council
![Carlton Schwab](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/carlton_schwab400.png)
Carlton Schwab
![Misty Mayo](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MistyMayo400.png)
Misty Mayo
![Josh Schneuker](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Josh400-1.png)
Josh Schneuker
Powering Texas:
Sponsored by CPS Energy
![Paula Gold-Williams](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Paula-Gold-Williams-400.png)
Paula Gold-Williams
![Dr. Michael Webber](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/webber-400-3.png)
Dr. Michael Webber
![Eric Sudol](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sudo400.png)
Eric Sudol
The Future of Mobility:
![Gerardo Interiano](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GerardoInteriano400.png)
Gerardo Interiano
![Robert Brown](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Brown-Robert400.png)
Robert Brown
The Texas High Speed Rail:
Featuring Carlos Aguilar, CEO – Texas Central Partners
![Carlos Aguilar](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/aguilar_400.png)
Carlos Aguilar
The State of the Future:
![Paul Leggett](https://ytexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/paul_leggett400.png)