ABOUT THE EVENT
Welcome to our 2026 launch event in Dallas, Texas!
YTexas will host a series of (6) events in high-growth regions across the state beginning in Dallas on February 11th. At these events, we will convene the most influential business professionals who are expanding their businesses, relocating operations, and investing capital in the Lone Star State. Meet executives, mayors, CEOs, investors and educators during the entire event series. Visit YTexas.com/events-2026 for the full calendar of events.
FEATURED PRESENTERS

Wayne White

Jim Ross

Charlie Vogt

Tracye McDaniel

Dr. Justin Lonon

Stephen Mulva

Lee Bratcher

Shane Goodwin, PhD

Matt Etheridge

Ashley Brundage
AGENDA
8:00am – 8:45am: Registration
- Registration
- Coffee & pastries
- Networking
8:45am: Welcome Address
- Wayne White, CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas
9:00am: Opening Keynote
- Why Texas?
- Fireside Chat with Charlie Vogt, 5X Texas CEO
- Texas Corporate Spotlights
9:45am – 10:00am: NETWORKING BREAK
10:00am – 10:45am: Sessions
- Room 1: Presentation – Sourcing Capital in Texas
- Room 2: Industry breakout – Tech HUB: Manufacturing and National Security
10:45am – 11:00am: NETWORKING BREAK
11:00am – 11:45am: Sessions
- Room 1: Presentation – Real Estate, Housing and Infrastructure
- Room 2: Industry breakout – Tech HUB: Manufacturing, Data, Healthtech
11:45am – 12:00pm: NETWORKING BREAK
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Luncheon: Building a Stronger, More Connected Texas – Featuring the 2026 World Cup and its impact in Texas
- Fireside Chat: Mayor of Arlington, Jim Ross


