ABOUT THE EVENT
Welcome to our 2026 Regional event in Fort Worth, Texas!
The theme for our 2026 YTexas event series is “Powering the Future of Texas” addressing the critical question: Why is Texas positioned to lead the nation in business expansion and relocations in 2026?
Now the 10th largest city in the nation, Fort Worth is the perfect launchpad for growth across any industry. With world-class educational institutions, cutting-edge research hubs producing a highly skilled workforce, enterprise level HQs, and a dynamic start-up ecosystem tackling the technology challenges of tomorrow, the city offers unparalleled opportunities for companies to thrive.
Meet top academic leaders, industry trailblazers, and government experts from across the state to discuss the future of workforce development and innovation as we move rapidly into the era of AI and automation.
FEATURED GUESTS
Mattie Parker
Mayor - City of Fort Worth
John C. Goff
President - Crescent Real Estate, LLC.
Robert Ahdieh
COO - Texas A&M University - Fort Worth
AGENDA
8:00am – 8:30am: Registration
- Registration
- Coffee & Breakfast
- Networking
8:30am – 8:45am: Welcome from YTexas
- Presenting: YTexas 2026-2028: Building a Stronger, More Connected Texas
8:45am – 9:45am: Opening Keynote: Why Fort Worth
- Featuring: Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker
- John C. Goff, President of Crescent Real Estate, LLC
- Robert Ahdieh, Chief Operating Officer of Texas A&M – Fort Worth
9:45am – 10:00am: NETWORKING BREAK
10:00am – 10:45am: Breakout Sessions
- Industry Spotlight: Capital & Finance featuring Bloomberg and Dallas College
- Industry Spotlight: Manufacturing: National Security, Aerospace, Defense and Aviation
10:45am – 11:00am: NETWORKING BREAK
11:00am – 11:45am: Featured Session
- Keynote: Tech, AI & Innovation economies: Featuring Intel, Texas A&M and others
12:00pm – 2:00pm – Open lunch and tours of the Fort Worth Stockyards
SPONSORS ONLY: Reception
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