TEXAS INNOVATION SHOWCASE

Texas A&M University

Hall of Champions at Kyle Field, College Station, Texas

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

9am – 3pm

Pass - $250 VIP - $500

Hotel Rooms - Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center

Sponsorship information

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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Featured Texas Business

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

Facts & FAQs Featured Fortune 1000 Texas Business

Texas Facts & FAQs: 100 Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in Texas in 2025

PRESENTERS

Joe Elabd

Vice Chancellor - Texas A&M University

Marc Spieler

Director - NVIDIA

Bobby Gutierrez

Mayor - City of Bryan

Liz Hocker

Capital Markets Lead - NYSE Texas

John Cowen Jr.

Mayor - City of Brownsville

Ishmael Harris

Mayor - City of Bastrop

Dr. Laura Murillo

CEO - Houston Hispanic Chamber

Ryan Walsh

CEO - Houston Sports Commission

Dr. Justin Lonon

Chancellor - Dallas College

Norman Garza Jr.

Executive Director - Texas Space Commission

John Nichols

Mayor - City of College Station

Arthur Erickson

CEO - Hylio

Dr. Christina Tobin

Executive Director - Houston City College

Charlie Vogt

Senior Advisor - Bowen

Jim Penniman-Morin

Mayor - City of Cedar Park

SUMMIT EXPERIENCES

INNOVATION SHOWCASES

Explore the Texas ecosystem by navigating the innovation showcase exhibits. interactive demonstrations, and Texas Facts & FAQs. This showcase will accelerate your knowledge and brand across the state of Texas.

Texas Community – Partner with the fastest growing regions in Texas. Meet their leaders, educators and employers. Expand your Texas network!
Texas Commerce – Companies from across Texas will showcase their cutting edge solutions to Texas’ biggest challenges.
Texas Culture – Learn about entertainment districts, get tickets to the World Cup, SXSW, and Professional events, and more!

TEXAS CONCIERGE

Get all of your questions answered at the YTexas Concierge
- Event map and daily agenda
- Texas Q&A presented by Feedback
- Event swag and membership information
- 2026 Event calendar & registration

AI LOUNGE

NVIDIA lounge will feature cutting-edge AI products and services that can scale small-mid sized businesses and enterprises. Meet and greet with their Texas leadership team and learn about their growth plans across Texas!

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Get the most of your stay at Texas A&M. Tours and attractions include:
- RELLIS Campus Bus Tours at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm
- Photo opportunities of Kyle Field
- Meet and Greet in the VIP Lounge
- VIP Reception at 3:30 at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center

BRAZOS VALLEY

Exhibit showcases:

- City of College Station
- Destination Bryan
- Student Start-ups from the A&M McFerrin School of Entrepreneurship
- Blinn College

DALLAS/FT. WORTH

Exhibit showcases:

- Drone Tech from Wing, Wise and Hylio
- Dallas College
- National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington
- Dallas Sports Authority
- NYSE Texas

GREATER HOUSTON

Exhibit showcases:

- Greater Houston Partnership
- International Business with Hopkins Centric of The Woodlands
- Houston City College
- Lone Star College
- Houston Sports Commission

AUSTIN/BASTROP

Visit exhibit showcases of:

- City of Bastrop Community including X, Media & Film and The Boring Company
- Austin Community College
- SXSW
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SOUTH TEXAS/BROWNSVILLE

Visit exhibit showcases of:

- Brownsville Incentive Corporation
- SpaceX
- Port of Brownsville
- Southmost College

SUMMIT PRESENTATIONS

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 – 10:45am: Texas: The Headquarters of Headquarters presented by NYSE Texas
11:00 – 11:45pm: The Technology and Energy Capital of the World presented by NVIDIA
12:00 – 12:45pm: The Future of Sports & Entertainment with Texas A&M University
1:00 – 1:45pm: The Center for Healthcare Innovation featuring The Texas Medical Center
2:00 – 2:45pm: The Future of Space Transportation and Logistics featuring The Texas Space Commission

VIP seating

MAIN STAGE

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

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

10:30 – 11:15am: Texas Dealmakers: Our regions, major projects, and real estate landscape presented by PCSI
11:30 – 12:15pm: Made in Texas: Manufacturing and Infrastructure presented by Texas Semiconductor Manufacturing Association
12:30 – 1:15pm: Texas Brands and the Future of Film Production with AEB Productions
1:30 – 2:15pm: The Future of Biotechnology & Skilled Trades with Blinn College featuring Fugifilm
2:30 – 3:00pm: The Future of Transportation and Logistics featuring Texas Drone Expo and Dallas College

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

Become an industry partner

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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