SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
10:00AM – 2:00PM
DIGITAL EXPERIENCE POWERED BY DHD FILMS
Presenting State Sponsor
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
The YTexas Summit brings together business leaders and top influencers to collaborate, engage and share insights on the future of our growing state. This public event is packed with immersive experiences and meaningful discussions on issues that are central to business in the major regions of Texas.
Attend virtual symposiums focused on the future of Texas with topics such as: 5G technology, smart cities, infrastructure, transportation, Texas ports, workforce development, energy and more.
Join us as we build the largest inter-regional business event our state has ever seen!
REGISTRATION
– Registration is a $50.00 suggested donation to YTexas Foundation
– 100% of donations benefit workforce education and workforce initiatives in Texas
– Registration donations are tax deductible
– Includes access to all live and on-demand content
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SUMMIT PARTNERS
LIVESTREAM
Opening Remarks By Presenting State Sponsor Ryan LLC
Why Texas:
A World-Class Community, Commerce And Culture
Brint Ryan
CEO
Ryan LLC
Welcome Announcement
Why a Unified Business Community is vital to the success of Texas
Greg Abbott
Governor
State of Texas
What Defines a Good Corporate Citizen:
An Interview with Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly
Brint Ryan
CEO
Ryan LLC
(Moderator)
Gary Kelly
CEO
Southwest Airlines
The State of Corporate Relocation and Expansion:
Featuring The YTexas Relo Tracker
Adriana Cruz
Executive Director
Office of the Governor
Ed Curtis
CEO
YTexas
COMMUNITY
The Future of Texas:
Regional Collaboration
Adriana Cruz
Executive Director
Office of the Governor
(Moderator)
Dale Petroskey
CEO
Dallas Regional Chamber
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera
CEO
San Antonio Econ Dev Fdn
Susan Davenport
Senior Vice President
Greater Houston Partnership
Laura Huffman
CEO
Austin Chamber
Brandom Gengelbach
CEO
Fort Worth Chamber
COMMERCE
The Future of Sports:
Relocations and Expansions
Darren Woodson
Partner
ESRP
(Moderator)
Darrell Crall
COO
PGA of America
Andy Loughnane
CEO
Austin FC
Ben Ford
Vice President
Perfect Game
Mike Rufail
Chairman
Envy Gaming
The Future of Real Estate
Christine Perez
Editor
D CEO Magazine
(Moderator)
Emmitt Smith
CEO
EJ Smith Enterprises
Craig Hall
CEO
Hall Financial
Robbie Briggs
CEO
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
The Future of Retail:
Featuring Tiff’s Treats
Robert Alvarez
Chief Financial Officer
BigCommerce
(Moderator)
Andy Roddick
Investor
Tiff’s Treats
Tiffany and Leon Chen
Co-Founders
Tiff’s Treats
CULTURE
The Future of Education in Texas – The Texas 60 x 30 Plan:
An Interview with Commissioner of Higher Education in Texas Harrison Keller
Tracye McDaniel
President
TIP Strategies
(Moderator)
Harrison Keller
Commissioner of Higher Education
State of Texas
The Role of Business Leaders in Texas Education:
The Talent Pipeline
CEO Roundtable Sponsored by BGSF
Eddie Reeves
Partner
Vianovo
(Moderator)
Beth Garvey
CEO
BGSF
Fred Perpall
CEO
The Beck Group
Paula Gold-Williams
CEO
CPS Energy
CLOSING REMARKS
YTEXAS FOUNDATION
Dave Scullin
CEO
Communities Foundation of Texas
Ed Curtis
CEO
YTexas
On Demand
The Future of Aerospace:
The Race to Space
Steve Clarke
Division Vice President
Jacobs
(Moderator)
Nicholas Skytland
Deputy Chief, Exploration Technology Office, Johnson Space Center
NASA
Gary Gattis
CEO
Hypergiant Galactic Systems
Eric Salwan
Director of Commercial Business Development
Firefly Aerospace
The Future of Transportation:
Texas High Speed Rail
Tom Montgomery
CEO
Montgomery Advisors
(Moderator)
Carlos Aguilar
CEO
Texas Central
The Future of Transportation:
Texas Airports
Jonathan Massey
Managing Principal
Corgan
(Moderator)
Sean Donohue
CEO
DFW Airport
Jacqueline Yaft
Executive Director
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Mario Diaz
Executive Director
Houston Airport Systems
The Role of Economic Development Organizations in the Future Economy
Ashley Gossen
Principal
Advanced Economic Development Consulting
(Moderator)
Amy Madison
Executive Director
Pflugerville Economic Development Corporation
Danny Chavez
Senior Vice President
McKinney Economic Development Corporation
Kevin Carter
CEO
Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
Josh Schneuker
Executive Director
Seguin Economic Development Corporation
The Future of Logistics/Supply Chain:
Featuring the Mobility and Innovation Zone at AllianceTexas
Ty Harmon
CEO
2Thedge
(Moderator)
Mike Berry
President
Hillwood
Chad Sparks
Director – Business Development
Bell Helicopter
Robert Sturns
Economic Development Director
City of Fort Worth
The Texas Startup Ecosystem of the Future:
Innovation Zones
Iris Gonzalez
Publisher
San Antonio Startups
(Moderator)
Jennifer Sanders
Executive Director
Dallas Innovation Alliance
Christine Galib
Senior Director, Programs
ION Houston
Jim Perschbach
CEO
Port San Antonio
The Future of Education:
Texas Universities
Wade Allen
CEO
Cendea
(Moderator)
Lesa Roe
Chancellor
UNT
Mitch Jacobson
Executive Director
Austin Technology Incubator – UT Austin
Ross Guieb
Executive Director
Bush Combat Development Complex – Texas A&M
The Future of Education:
Early College High School
Eric Ban
Managing Partner
Dallas County Promise
(Moderator)
Paris Woods
Managing Director
Harris County Promise
Jay McCall
Program Manager – Education
Rainwater Charitable Foundation
Stephanie Vazquez
Chief Program Officer
Alamo Promise
Matthew Ramirez
Promise Director
Tyler Junior College Promise
Texas Networking Organizations: Texas Lyceum
Holly Reed
Partner
Ryan LLC
(Moderator)
Laura Dixon
Director of External Affairs
Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Sanjay Ramabhadran
Principal
VERSA Infrastructure
Castlen Kennedy
VP of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Apache Corporation
The Future of Energy in Texas:
Oil and Gas
Todd Staples
President
Texas Oil and Gas Association
(Moderator)
Mike Howard
CEO
Howard Energy Partners
Sean Strawbridge
CEO
Port of Corpus Christi
The Future of Energy:
The Power Grid
Joel Trammell
CEO
Texas CEO Magazine
(Moderator)
Paula Gold-Williams
CEO
CPS Energy
The Future of National Defense and Cybersecurity in Texas
Tony Cuculo
Executive Director
National Security Innovation Council
(Moderator)
Michael Crosby
Sergeant Major
Army Futures Command
Guy Walsh
Executive Director
National Security Collaboration Center at UTSA
Florian Aigrain
CEO
Acutronic Group
The Future of Transportation: Uber Elevate
Tom Montgomery
CEO
Montgomery Advisors
(Moderator)
Wyatt Smith
Head of Business Development
Uber Elevate
The Future of Transportation: Vonlane
Tom Montgomery
CEO
Montgomery Advisors
(Moderator)
Alex Danza
CEO
Vonlane
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