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BUILDING A STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED TEXAS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 | 9am-2pm

AT&T STADIUM | ARLINGTON, TEXAS

PURCHASE A CORPORATE PASS

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

SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKING

On-the-field

Network with 10 fast growing industries and regions in Texas

EXHIBIT/SPEAK

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

On-the-field + 50 yard line

Share technologies and career pathways to guide Texas students

EXHIBIT/MENTOR

RĒLO EXPO

Miller Lite Club + Press room

Meet Texas newcomers and share relocation opportunities in TX.

ATTEND/SPONSOR

THE TEXAS CAPITAL

Draft Kings Lounge

Collaborate with capital sources funding growth in Texas

ATTEND/SPONSOR

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
  • 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

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

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

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

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 EnergyTopics: Power Grid, broadband, natural gas, geothermal, hydrogen, solar, wind.
  • Healthcare, Biotech & AgTopics: 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.
  • SpaceTopics: 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.
  • InfrastructureTopics: 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

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

Miller Lite Club (150 attendance capacity)

FEATURED PRESENTERS

Roy Spence

Founder - The Make it Movement - WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

Aaron Demerson

Commissioner - Texas Workforce Comm. - WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

Ross Guieb

Exec. Dir. - Bush Combat Dev. Complex - SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKING

Chris Gronkowski

CEO - Ice Shaker - SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKING

Ken May

Former CEO - Topgolf & FedEx Office - RĒLO EXPO

Ben Lamm

CEO - Colossal Biosciences - THE TEXAS CAPITAL

Margaret Kidd

Professor - University of Houston - WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

Mark Arend

Editor in Chief - Site Selection Magazine - RĒLO EXPO

Tom Walker

CFO - Dallas Cowboys - RĒLO EXPO

Matt Messick

CIO - Dallas Cowboys - SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKING

Tracye McDaniel

President - TIP Strategies - RĒLO EXPO

G. Brint Ryan

Chairman & CEO - Ryan LLC - RĒLO EXPO

Mitch Jacobson

Executive Director - Austin Technology Incubator at UT - THE TEXAS CAPITAL

Ginny Kissling

Global President, Ryan LLC - RĒLO EXPO

Morgan Flager

Principal - Silverton Partners - THE TEXAS CAPITAL

CS Freeland

CEO - Texas Venture Alliance - THE TEXAS CAPITAL

Ossa Fisher

President - Aurora Technologies - SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKING

J.J. Hollie

CEO - Woodlands Chamber of Commerce - RĒLO EXPO

Scott Murray

President - Murray Media - WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

Lee Bratcher

CEO - Texas Blockchain Council - SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKING

Suzanne Smith

CEO - Social Impact Architects - SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKING

Henry Ford

Chief Revenue Officer, Houston Chronicle - RĒLO EXPO

Phil Wilson

General Manager, LCRA - SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKING

Hussain Masumi

Director, Bisnow - RĒLO EXPO

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

FIELD MAP

COMMUNITY EXHIBIT

RĒLO EXPO & THE TEXAS CAPITAL LOUNGE

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.