LETS BUILD A STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED TEXAS!
The YTexas Summit is an event that brings the entire Texas business community together to remove regional and industry silos to create a cohesive business community that stimulates business growth – moving the needle on the most complex challenges in Texas:
• Supporting companies that are relocating here
• Innovating Workforce & Supply Chain Development
• Attracting Funding and Investment Opportunities
Build vendor/supplier relationships, source capital, find qualified talent, and share your Texas story – on the field at the home of the Dallas Cowboys!
TELL YOUR TEXAS STORY!
EVENT EXPERIENCES
AGENDA - Thursday, Oct 5
TROY'S - 1650 Randol Mill Rd | Arlington, TX
Welcome Reception – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- Opening remarks: Jim Ross, Mayor of Arlington
- Get your summit badge, meet & greet
- Drinks, appetizers and live music
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- Guest appearances
FRIDAY, OCT 6
AT&T STADIUM - 1 AT&T Way | Arlington, TX
Doors Open 8:30 AM
AT&T Stadium – Entrance H. Free Parking – Lot 10.
Opening Ceremony & National Anthem – 9:00am
National anthem followed by Keynote address – TBD
AT&T Stadium – East End Zone
Why Companies are Relocating to NORTH TEXAS – 9:30am
- Where is the growth and what are the growth industries. Real estate, technology, population growth, etc…
- Special guests: Tom Walker, CFO Dallas Cowboys, Jeff Cheney, Mayor of Frisco and G. Brint Ryan, Chairman & CEO Ryan LLC
- Relocation case studies: CEO interviews
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RĒLO EXPO – Dallas Cowboys Press room (50 seat capacity)
YOU CAN MAKE IT IN TEXAS LIVESTREAM – 10:30am
- Livestream presentation to students across Texas
- 500 Texas students in attendance
- Support from Texas CEOs from start-ups to Fortune 500
- Celebrity appearances
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Stadium – At the Star on the 50 Yard Line
Why Companies are Relocating to Central Texas – 11:30am
- The entire corridor is seeing massive growth supporting the automotive sector including the semiconductors industry.
- Special guests: Jason Giulietti, CEO Greater San Marcos Partnership, Dave Porter, CEO Williamson County Partnership.
- Relocation case studies: CEO interviews
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RĒLO EXPO – Dallas Cowboys Press room (50 seat capacity)
Why Companies are Relocating to the Gulf & South Texas – 12:30pm
- The top companies choosing the Woodlands. Healthcare, energy and quality of life.
- Special guests: JJ Hollie, CEO Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, Margaret Kidd, Professor at University of Houston.
- Relocation case studies: CEO interviews
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RĒLO EXPO – Dallas Cowboys Press room (50 seat capacity)
Closing Ceremony & Keynote – 1:30pm
Closing Keynote address – TBD
AT&T Stadium – East End Zone
Community Supply Chain & Workforce Networking: ALL DAY
- Texas Energy – Topics: Power Grid, broadband, natural gas, geothermal, hydrogen, solar, wind.
- Healthcare, Biotech & Ag– Topics: Biotechnology, Agriculture, insurance, hospital systems, employee benefits and University research.
- Manufacturing – Topics: CHIPS Act, Electric vehicles, autonomous systems, AI, robotics, semiconductors, housing, space and University research
- National Defense & Cyber Security – Topics: Defense contractors, cyber centers, data centers, government, University collaboration with private sector, trusted capital.
- Sports & Entertainment – Topics: Sports venues, World Cup, professional teams, Esports, Edtech, broadband, data, film & music.
- Space – Topics: SpaceX, NASA, start-ups, venture capital, data, Space Force Association, Brownsville & Houston.
- Real Estate – Topics: Technology, Gigafactories, land development, industrial, multi-family, entertainment & easements.
- Workforce – Topics: Workforce Solutions, University resources, Community Colleges, training, internships, apprenticeships.
- Infrastructure – Topics: Maritime ports of entry, airports, inland ports, highways, intelligent systems, autonomous vehicles, PINNs, traffic and mass transit.
- Consumer Goods – Topics: Supply chain, Mexico/Texas trade, food & beverage, luxury brands, technology, manufacturing, anchoring, convenience, quality control.
AT&T Stadium – On-field exhibitions east and west of 50-yard line
The Texas Capital – Venture Capital, Private Equity & Capital sourcing in Texas – ALL DAY
- Investing in Texas based companies. How to land the big money. What Texas needs in the capital sourcing ecosystem.
- Trusted capital – financing infrastructure in Texas.
- Middle Market M&A activity in Texas
- Accelerators, incubators and co-working in Texas. Where to find capital in all stages of a business lifecycle.
- Regional start-up hubs: Dallas, Austin, College Station, Houston, West & East Texas
- Leveraging the University system.
- Why start-ups are moving to Texas
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Draft Kings Lounge (150 attendance capacity)
The Rēlo Expo – All things relocation – ALL DAY
- Relocation case studies. Meet the companies that made the move.
- Tax credits & incentives with Ryan LLC
- Transitioning your company to Texas.
- Site selection and available real estate
- Utilizing economic development organizations
- Partnering with workforce boards for free training resources
- Find a vendor in Texas
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Miller Lite Club (150 attendance capacity)
FEATURED PRESENTERS

Roy Spence

Aaron Demerson

Ross Guieb

Chris Gronkowski

Ken May

Ben Lamm

Margaret Kidd

Mark Arend

Tom Walker

Matt Messick

Tracye McDaniel

G. Brint Ryan

Mitch Jacobson

Ginny Kissling

Morgan Flager

CS Freeland

Ossa Fisher

J.J. Hollie

Scott Murray

Lee Bratcher

Suzanne Smith

Henry Ford

Phil Wilson

Hussain Masumi
EVENT TOPICS
AI & MACHINE LEARNING
AUTONOMOUS & ELECTRIC VEHICLES
AGRICULTURE
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
BIOTECHNOLOGY
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
CORPORATE BRANDING & NETWORKING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CREDIT & INCENTIVES
DEVELOPING SUPPLY CHAIN RELATIONS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION
LEGISLATION & PUBLIC POLICY
NATIONAL DEFENSE & CYBERSECURITY
RELOCATION CASE STUDIES
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
REGIONS: NORTH TEXAS (DFW MSA)
REGIONS: SOUTH TEXAS (ALAMO REGION)
REGIONS: CENTRAL TEXAS (AUSTIN MSA)
REGIONS: EAST & DEEP EAST TEXAS
REGIONS: WEST TEXAS AND HIGH PLAINS
REGIONS: GULF REGION (HOUSTON MSA)
POWER & ENERGY
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
SITE SELECTION
SPACE TECHNOLOGY
TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
TRANSITIONING EMPLOYEES
UNIVERSITY & WORKFORCE RELATIONS
VENTURE CAPITAL & PRIVATE EQUITY
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
VC/FUNDING LOUNGE - INVESTOR NETWORKING - DRAFT KINGS ROOM
Attend a live discussion on the field at AT&T Stadium. This discussion will be on a stage or news desk in front of a live audience. Attendance will be up to 25 and includes post discussion Q&A and networking.
RĒLO EXPO - NETWORKING & DISCUSSIONS - COWBOYS PRESS ROOM
Network with executives and relocation professionals in the Rēlo Expo. Join live discussions in the Cowboys Press room. Includes interactive Q&A and polling. Sponsorship includes a branded video for expert panel discussions.
ON-FIELD COMMUNITY PRODUCT SHOWCASE & DEMONSTRATIONS
Present your B2B or B2C product to thousands of attendees and prospects growing and expanding the presence across the Lone Star State. Includes demonstration space, attendee product distribution, video recorded interview and event branding.
ON-FIELD WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE - STUDENTS/EMPLOYERS
Exhibit large vehicles or equipment showcases on the sidelines or end zone. Demonstrate to thousands of attendees and Texas students seeking internships, apprenticeships and career pathways.