TEXAS INNOVATION SHOWCASE

Texas A&M University

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

9am – 3pm

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

The YTexas Summit is the only event that brings the entire Texas business community together to stimulate business growth – breaking down regional barriers to move the needle on the most complex challenges in Texas.

This event is an annual celebration of the innovation occurring in all corners of the state. It is a showcase of a supply chain network for companies who have recently relocated and invested here – and an invitation for out-of-state businesses to find out how to get here.

The YTexas Summit is a place where leadership addresses one of our biggest challenges, growing and maintaining a talented workforce. If you are a player in Texas, or yearn to be one, join us and share your Texas story the YTexas Summit.

TELL YOUR TEXAS STORY!

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SUMMIT EXPERIENCES

MAIN STAGE

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

The Summit keynote presentations will educate you on what’s next in Texas – and who is leading the charge!

10:00 – 11:00am: Texas: The Headquarters of Headquarters presented by NYSE Texas
11:00 – 12:00pm: The Technology and Energy Capital of the World presented by NVIDIA
12:00 – 1:00pm: The Future of Sports & Entertainment an interview with Dude Perfect
1:00 – 2:00pm: The Center for Healthcare Innovation featuring The Texas Medical Center
2:00 – 3:00pm: The Future of Transportation and Logistics featuring The Texas Space Commission

VIP seating

PRIVATE LISTENING

CEO INSIDER PODCAST

Join as a guest of the CEO Insider Podcast covering topics in economic development, international business, new Texas relocations, Mayor’s roundtable, and much more!

Interviews scheduled at the following times. Share your knowledge on what’s next in Texas – and share your Texas story!

10:00 – 11:00am: Interviews with Technology, Energy, Manufacturing execs
11:00 – 12:00pm: Interviews with: Real estate, economic development, relocation execs
12:00 – 1:00pm: Interviews with: International business, finance, start-ups, workforce execs
1:00 – 2:00pm: Interviews with: Sports, entertainment, film, workforce development execs

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INDUSTRY MEET-UPS

Intimate Meet-ups and private discussions covering the following industry sectors: Energy, Healthcare/Biotech, AI/Tech/Software, Aerospace/Defense, Workforce Development, Financial Services, Sports & Entertainment, Media & Film Production, Mobility, Manufacturing and Real estate.

10:00 – 11:00am: Industry meet-ups: Real estate deals, business funding, International business, and more…
11:00 – 12:00pm: Roundtables: Real estate, economic development, Mayors Roundtables, Film & Media, and more…
12:00 – 1:00pm: Industry info sessions: Real estate development, relocations, innovation roundtables, and more…
1:00 – 2:00pm: Industry meet-ups: M&A, Venture Capital, Real estate tech, innovation roundtables, and more…

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TACKLING TEXAS’ TOUGHEST CHALLENGES

STUDENT PITCH CONTEST

The event will host a college pitch contests throughout the day. Texas colleges and universities are invited to showcase a faculty research project and student led start-up that serves to solve a Texas Challenge.

Pitch industry sectors are: Energy (power, clean energy, oil & gas innovation), Healthcare/Biotech, Agriculture/Food tech, AI/Tech/Software, Aerospace/Defense, Workforce Development, Environment, Sports tech, Fashion, Mobility, Fintech, Robotics (Manufacturing), Real estate.

10:00 – 11:00am: Round one – interviews and presentations
11:00 – 12:00pm: Industry presentations and pitches
2:00 – 2:30pm: Main stage with 4 finalists

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