Presenting State Sponsor
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50+
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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!
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
CEO, Ryan LLC
Glenn Hegar
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Paula Gold-Williams
CEO, CPS Energy
Sean Strawbridge
CEO, Port of Corpus Christi
Adam Rymer
CEO, Envy Gaming
Alexandra Botez
Chess & Variety Streamer
Aaron Demerson
Commissioner Representing Employers, Texas Workforce Commission
Eric Salwan
VP, Firefly Aerospace
Todd Staples
CEO, Texas Oil & Gas Association
Carlos Aguilar
CEO, Texas Central Partners
Jeremiah Bentley
VP, Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Robert Brown
Sr. Director, TuSimple
Ruth Ruggero Hughs
Former Texas Secretary of State / Partner, Kelly Hart
Ed Latson
CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association
Glenn Hamer
CEO, Texas Association of Business
Beth Garvey
CEO, BGSF
Jim Perschbach
President & CEO, Port San Antonio
Gerardo Interiano
VP of Government Relations & Public Affairs, Aurora
Lindsay Wilson
President, Corgan
Carlton Schwab
President & CEO, Texas Economic Development Council
Paul Leggett
Managing Partner, Mithril Capital Management
Kristian Hulgard
General Manager, OnRobot
Frank Gray
CEO, Neuline Health
Anthony Horton
CEO, Corporate Relocation International
Misty Mayo
President & CEO, Development Corporation of Abilene
Eric Sudol
President & CEO, ProStar Energy
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
CEO, Ryan LLC
Glenn Hegar
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
The State of the Workforce:
Presented by YTexas and Texas Workforce Commission
Featuring Texas Interns Unite and Port San Antonio
Aaron Demerson
Commissioner Representing Employers, Texas Workforce Commission
Jim Perschbach
CEO, Port San Antonio
The Race to Space in Texas:
Eric Salwan
VP, Firefly Aerospace
Sam Gunderson
Lead, Partnership Development for NASA Johnson Space Center
Made in Texas:
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Ed Latson
CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association
The Future of Sports, Technology & Entertainment:
Adam Rymer
CEO, Envy Gaming
Alexandra Botez
Chess & Variety Streamer
Patrick Carney
Founder & CEO, Tribe Gaming
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
CEO, Port of Corpus Christi
Todd Staples
CEO, Texas Oil & Gas Association
The Great Texas Migration:
Sponsored by Corporate Relocation International
Featuring Texas Economic Development Council
Carlton Schwab
President & CEO, Texas Economic Development Council
Misty Mayo
President & CEO, Development Corporation of Abilene
Josh Schneuker
Executive Director, Seguin Economic Development Corporation
Powering Texas:
Sponsored by CPS Energy
Paula Gold-Williams
CEO, CPS Energy
Dr. Michael Webber
Josey Centennial Professor in Energy Resources, University of Texas at Austin
Eric Sudol
President & CEO, ProStar Energy
The Future of Mobility:
Gerardo Interiano
VP of Government Relations & Public Affairs, Aurora
Robert Brown
Sr. Director, TuSimple
The Texas High Speed Rail:
Featuring Carlos Aguilar, CEO – Texas Central Partners
Carlos Aguilar
CEO, Texas Central Partners
The State of the Future:
Paul Leggett
Managing Partner, Mithril Capital Management
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