2026
THE NEXT DECADE
GA: $250VIP - $500
Texas A&M University – College Station
Hall of Champions at Kyle Field | RELLIS Campus
Dec 1st: Day 0 at RELLIS (VIP Only)
Features include:
- RELLIS Campus Tours and presentations
- Meet and Greet with A&M leadership
- Product demonstrations
- Welcome VIP reception
- RELLIS Campus Tours and presentations
- Meet and Greet with A&M leadership
- Product demonstrations
- Welcome VIP reception
Dec 2nd: FORUM & RĒLO AWARDS
Features include:
- Industry exhibitor showcases
- Texas Executive Keynote presentations
- CEO Roundtables
- Relocation Awards Ceremony (VIP only)
- Industry exhibitor showcases
- Texas Executive Keynote presentations
- CEO Roundtables
- Relocation Awards Ceremony (VIP only)
DEC 3RD: FORUM
Features include:
- Industry exhibitor showcases
- Texas Executive Keynote presentations
- CEO Roundtables
- Texas Terafab: What's next?
- Industry exhibitor showcases
- Texas Executive Keynote presentations
- CEO Roundtables
- Texas Terafab: What's next?
WHY JOIN US?
YTexas 2026 is a landmark 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 will prepare businesses for the next 10 years as we approach our bicentennial in 2036.
This event brings the fastest growing companies, the biggest networkers, and the most influential leaders in Texas together to collaborate. The event serves as a supply chain connector and workforce developer for companies that are expanding, relocating and invested here – AND it is a forum for out-of-state businesses to find out how to get here.
If you are a player in Texas, or yearn to be one, this is the forum for you!
TELL YOUR TEXAS STORY!
10:00am – 12:00pm: WELCOME TO TEXAS A&M – RELLIS
- VIP member only networking at STEM Building
- Introduction to Texas A&M and Industry Leadership
- Sponsored industry exhibits
12:00pm – 2:00pm: EXPERIENCE RELLIS (SESSION 1)
- VIP member only networking at STEM Building
- Guided tour of: Bush Combat Development Complex
- Guided tour of: Center for Infrastructure Renewal/Texas A&M Transportation Institute
- AI Workshop: Build your first AI Agent with Buzz (Blinn Campus)
2:00pm – 4:00pm: EXPERIENCE RELLIS (SESSION 2)
- VIP member only networking at STEM Building
- Guided tour of: Bush Combat Development Complex
- Guided tour of: Center for Infrastructure Renewal/Texas A&M Transportation Institute
- AI Workshop: Build your first AI Agent with Buzz (Blinn Campus)
Strategic focus areas: Transportation innovation, National Security & Defense, Energy Production & Reliability, AI Hypercomputing, and Workforce Development & Service.
Get your VIP ticket
8:30am: OPEN BELL – sponsor
8:45am: KEYNOTE – Building a Stronger, More Connected Texas.
Exhibit floor and VIP Lounge open
- Reserve an exhibit on the main floor
- Reserve an exhibit on the 2nd floor
- Sponsor F&B, Media Lounge, RELLIS Tours or Custom activation – info@ytexas.com
9:00am
SESSION 1:
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- Lounge A (ENTERPRISE & CAPITAL): The Texas Rēlo Tracker: Why Enterprises will stay in Texas after they relocate
- Lounge B (TECH DEFENSE & MOBILITY): Next-Gen Compute:Inside the AI and Research Frontier
- Lounge C (ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE & CULTURE): The All-of-the-above Energy State: Grid Resiliency, Nuclear & Natural Gas
- Hall of Champions: (ENTERPRISE, CAPITAL, TECH, DEFENSE, INFRASTRUCTURE, CULTURE): OPEN Exhibit Showcases
- VIP Lounge: (EXECUTIVE NETWORKING): Members, speakers, sponsors, and special guest appearances
10:00am
SESSION 2:
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- Lounge A (ENTERPRISE & CAPITAL): The Texas Advantage: How new Business Courts and Pro-growth regulations win
- Lounge B (TECH DEFENSE & MOBILITY): The Nearshoring Boom: Texas, Mexico and the Border Trade Engine
- Lounge C (ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE & CULTURE): Fields of Fortune: AgTech and the resurgence of Rural Texas
- Hall of Champions: (ENTERPRISE, CAPITAL, TECH, DEFENSE, INFRASTRUCTURE, CULTURE): OPEN Exhibit Showcases
- VIP Lounge: (EXECUTIVE NETWORKING): Members, speakers, sponsors, and special guest appearances
11:00am
SESSION 3:
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- Lounge A (ENTERPRISE & CAPITAL): Ecosystems of Innovation: Inside the Districts Transforming Cities
- Lounge B (TECH DEFENSE & MOBILITY): Silicon & Steel: What AI Hardware is actually being built in Texas.
- Lounge C (ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE & CULTURE): Data Centers: Powering the Future of Texas
12:00pm: NETWORKING LUNCH & EXPO FLOOR (All Tracks Open)
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- Corporate Sponsor Activations
- VIP and Sponsor Lounge open
- To become a sponsor of Day 1: info@ytexas.com
1:00pm
SESSION 4:
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- Lounge A (ENTERPRISE & CAPITAL): Clicks, Bricks and Brands: The Future of Consumer Shopping (CPG)
- Lounge B (TECH DEFENSE & MOBILITY): Sourcing the Global Supply Chain featuring International delegation of Suppliers
- Lounge C (ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE & CULTURE): The Cost of the Boom: Solving the Housing and Infrastructure Strain in Texas Metros
- Hall of Champions: (ENTERPRISE, CAPITAL, TECH, DEFENSE, INFRASTRUCTURE, CULTURE): OPEN Exhibit Showcases
- VIP Lounge: (EXECUTIVE NETWORKING): Members, speakers, sponsors, and special guest appearances
2:00pm
SESSION 5:
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- Lounge A (ENTERPRISE & CAPITAL): Funding the Seed: The Evolving Landscape of Texas Angel Investing
- Lounge B (TECH DEFENSE & MOBILITY): The Intelligent Highway: TxDOT, AI and the Future of Texas Smart Transit
- Lounge C (ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE & CULTURE): Liquid Gold: Desalination and Texas Water Policy
- Hall of Champions: (ENTERPRISE, CAPITAL, TECH, DEFENSE, INFRASTRUCTURE, CULTURE): OPEN Exhibit Showcases
- VIP Lounge: (EXECUTIVE NETWORKING): Members, speakers, sponsors, and special guest appearances
2:50pm – 3:00pm: THE MARKET CLOSING BELL (3PM CST
LIVE Simul-stream with the New York Stock Exchange to close out Day 1
RĒLO AWARDS RECEPTION: DEC 2ND (5:00pm – 6:30pm) – (VIP ONLY)
The YTexas 2026 Rēlo Awards Reception on the evening of Dec 2nd is a crowd favorite. This sponsor-only session recognizes companies that have relocated headquarters to Texas. The event also includes a special mention of the top corporate expansions in the state. The awards are evaluated by members of the YTexas Leadership Academy, a class of Texas students shadowing YTexas members.
Save your seat!
8:30am: OPEN BELL – sponsor
8:45am: KEYNOTE – Building a Stronger, More Connected Texas.
Exhibit floor and VIP Lounge open
- Reserve an exhibit on the main floor
- Reserve an exhibit on the 2nd floor
- Sponsor F&B, Media Lounge, RELLIS Tours or Custom activation – info@ytexas.com
9:00am
SESSION 6:
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- Lounge A (ENTERPRISE & CAPITAL): The Capital Catalyst: How Private Wealth, IPO’s and Private Equity Fuel Texas Expansion
- Lounge B (TECH DEFENSE & MOBILITY): The AI Frontier: Building a Stronger, More Connected Business
- Lounge C (ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE & CULTURE): Concrete & Capital: The Opportunities in Texas Commercial Real Estate
- Hall of Champions: (ENTERPRISE, CAPITAL, TECH, DEFENSE, INFRASTRUCTURE, CULTURE): OPEN Exhibit Showcases
- VIP Lounge: (EXECUTIVE NETWORKING): Members, speakers, sponsors, and special guest appearances
10:00am
SESSION 7:
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- Lounge A (ENTERPRISE & CAPITAL): The Next Wall Street: Redefining Capital Markets with Stock Exchanges
- Lounge B (TECH DEFENSE & MOBILITY): Shielding the Nation: Defense Tech, Drones, and Aerospace Giants in Texas
- Lounge C (ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE & CULTURE): Leading the Boom: A Summit of Texas Municipal Leaders
- Hall of Champions: (ENTERPRISE, CAPITAL, TECH, DEFENSE, INFRASTRUCTURE, CULTURE): OPEN Exhibit Showcases
- VIP Lounge: (EXECUTIVE NETWORKING): Members, speakers, sponsors, and special guest appearances
11:00am
SESSION 8:
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- Lounge A (ENTERPRISE & CAPITAL): Classroom to Career: The Unrivaled Texas Higher Education and Community College Pipeline
- Lounge B (TECH DEFENSE & MOBILITY): The Bio-Boom: How Texas is Transforming Global Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Lounge C (ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE & CULTURE): Beyond the Game: The Commercialization of Texas Sports & Entertainment
- Hall of Champions: (ENTERPRISE, CAPITAL, TECH, DEFENSE, INFRASTRUCTURE, CULTURE): OPEN Exhibit Showcases
- VIP Lounge: (EXECUTIVE NETWORKING): Members, speakers, sponsors, and special guest appearances
THE TEXAS TERAFAB: DEC 3RD (12:00pm – 1:30pm)
The YTexas 2026: Next Decade will conclude with a showcase of the 100 million square foot Terafab, a planned vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturing complex. The Terafab is a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX and xAI. The showcase will include a project update from Brazos County leadership, Texas academia and supply chain supporters.
1:30pm
VIP only Drive by Tour of the Terafab – Grimes County, TX
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
PRIVATE LISTENING
YTEXAS TV PODCAST BOOTH
Join as a guest on YTexas TV 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
Get your All-access VIP pass
VIP LOUNGE + RECEPTION
VIP ACCESS PASS grants admission to VIP Lounge, Day 0 at RELLIS + admission to all 2027 regional events. See calendar.
At the event, YTexas VIPs have access to 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 – 3:00pm: Industry meet-ups: M&A, Venture Capital, Real estate tech, innovation roundtables, and more…
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