City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire Presents a Proclamation for YTexas Day!

City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire Presents a Proclamation for YTexas Day!, as City of Houston and YTexas Officials Highlight the 5th Annual YTexas Summit to be held at Daikin Park on September 24

HOUSTON, TX – (July 29, 2025) – City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire, City Council Member Joaquin
Martinez, YTexas representatives and business leaders gathered at City Hall to present a Proclamation for
YTexas Day! recognizing the impact of YTexas bringing together industry executives, economic development
professionals, community leaders and educators to share projects, build cross-regional relationships, drive
innovation and showcase Texas’ dynamic business environment.

“I’m excited to welcome the YTexas Summit to Houston on September 24, 2025, at Daikin Park,” stated City
of Houston City Council Member Joaquin Martinez. “As the Council Member that represents our Central
Business District, I’m excited to see Houston take center stage for a summit that blends business, sports,
tech, and education into a powerful vision for economic development. We're in a new era where cities like
ours compete globally-and this summit helps tell the Texas story, the Houston story, by connecting leaders
across industries and communities.”

The 5th Annual YTexas Summit will kick off with a special reception on Tuesday, September 23 at Shell
Energy Stadium, home of the Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash, followed by a full day of expert
panel discussions, networking and collaboration on Wednesday, September 24 at Daikin Park, home of
the Houston Astros, and conclude with a Day to Explore Houston on Thursday, September 25.

2025 YTexas Summit keynote speakers include Andrew Yaffe, CEO of Dude Perfect, Steve Kean, President
and CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership, Norman Garza, Jr., Executive Director of Texas Space
Commission and Dr. Laura Murillo, President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

“We are so appreciative of the support of Mayor John Whitmire, City Council Member Joaquin Martinez and
the many businesses, companies and institutions that have welcomed YTexas to Houston,” says Ed Curtis,
CEO of YTexas. “Houston is a mecca for business growth with its focus on innovation, technology, and
workforce development. It was only natural to expand into Houston and showcase one of the most attractive
markets in the world for business growth and investment.”

Joining Mayor John Whitmire, City Council Member Joaquin Martinez and Ed Curtis at City Hall were YTexas
supporters and partners:

• Dr. Laura Murillo, President & CEO, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Ryan Walsh, CEO, Harris County Houston Sports Authority
• Linda Head, Founder, Leto Consultants
• Mike Matus, Area Manager, Nvidia
• Jason Day, Director of Unmanned Aircraft, Texas Department of Public Safety
• Arnold Castro, Assistant Dean for AI, Texas A&M University Mays Business School
• Liz Hocker, Regional Head of Capital Markets & NYSE Texas

Other YTexas Summit highlights include:

• • Texas Innovation Exhibition showcasing innovative projects, inventions, products, and service
    offerings provided by Texas businesses, colleges and regional development hubs. Sectors include
    energy, biotech, AI, technology, robotics, aerospace/defense and manufacturing.
  • Big Texas Pitch Competition: Big Texas Pitch, the first statewide intercollegiate innovation
    competition, provides students an opportunity to pitch innovative solutions to Texas’ challenges in
    front of investors, executives, and industry leaders. For more information and for students to register,
    visit https://bigtexaspitch.com.

Current sponsors of the YTexas Summit include NYSE Texas, PCSI, Greater Houston Partnership, U.S.
Army, Lone Star College, Houston Community College, Dallas College, Texas A& M
McFerren Center for Entrepreneurship, Site Selection Magazine, Houston Business
Journal, Bisnow, with additional sponsorship opportunities available.

For tickets & team passes, visit ytexas.com/2025summit. To sponsor an in-stadium presentation, email info@ytexas.com

About YTexas

YTexas is the premier resource for companies relocating, expanding, and growing into or within the state of Texas. By bringing together top business and industry leaders, YTexas fosters collaboration and innovation to drive the future of the Texas economy. Through its expansive network, media channels, and world-class events, YTexas facilitates the exchange of ideas and fosters long-term, mutually beneficial relationships to help companies successfully integrate into the Texas business community. Headquartered in Austin, YTexas has received national acclaim for being at the forefront of economic development trends.

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