How will the 89th session impact Texas businesses?
With sine die and the conclusion of the 89th Texas Legislative Session in the rearview, join us for a day of discussion and collaboration with policy and industry leaders around the big question: How will these new bills impact Texas businesses? You won’t want to miss this important event Wednesday, June 18, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions – Round Rock.
$149 per person
Available through June 13
Schedule
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
11 a.m.  Registration Opens
11:30 a.m.  Welcome and Luncheon Sponsored by
“The Price of Policy: What’s in Texas’s $338 Billion Budget Blueprint?” with Rahul Sreenivasan, Dir. of Gov. Performance & Fiscal Policy for Texas 2036
“Behind the Scenes: An Inside Guide to the Texas Economic Development Playbook”
Jordan Robinson, CEO of Round Rock Chamber
Stacy Schmitt, SVP of Comms. & External Affairs for Opportunity Austin
Robert Wood, Sr. Advisor of State Gov. Relations for McGuire Woods
Larry Gonzales, President of Desk 138, LLC
1:00 p.m.  Breakout Sessions 1
“Building the Talent Pipeline: From Classroom to Career” Sponsored by Â
Moderator: Zach Scott, Dir. of Workforce and Industry Dev. for Round Rock Chamber
Donielle Miller, Exec. Dir. of the Office of Internal & Comm. Rel. for Lone Star College
Tim Samuels, Asst. Vice Chancellor of Innovation & Business Strat. for Dallas CollegeÂ
Cassie Fitzgerald, Dir. Of Gov. Affairs, Elections & Voter Reg. for Austin Community CollegeÂ
Kelly Moreno, Chief Solutions Officer for Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
“Made in Texas: Scaling Advanced Manufacturing Across the State”
Moderator: Kevin Fincher, CEO & President of the Austin Regional Manufacturers Assoc. (ARMA)Â
Russell Aldridge, CEO & Co-Founder of SISU, LLC
Scott Courtney, CEO of Fabworx Solutions
Rhys Andersen, Founder & CEO of Method Mfg
“Smart Policy for Smart Tech: Governing AI in Texas”
Jeremy Williford, VP of Strategic Sales for NVIDIA
Arnold Castro, Asst. Dean for AI with Texas A&M
Mike Stanfill, Dir. IoT & Storage Solutions for Supermicro
Jason Dunn-Potter, Sr. Exec. – Solutions Architect for Intel
2:00 p.m.  Breakout Sessions 2
“The Ripple Effect: Water, Wastewater, and the Path Forward” Sponsored by
Moderator: Hannah Norton, State Politics Reporter for Community Impact
Matt Phillips, Deputy Gen. Mgr. for Brazos River Authority
Hondo Powell, VP of Regional Affairs for LCRA
Sean Strawbridge, Founding Partner of Voyager Energy Partners
Cindy Engelhardt, SVP of Water Solutions Leader for Halff
“Moving to Texas: The Great HQ Migration” Sponsored by Â
Moderator: Ed Curtis, CEO of YTexas
Liz Hocker, Regional Head of Capital Markets for NYSE
Richard Lee, CEO of Advanced Materials Development Inc.
3:00 p.m.  Breakout Sessions 3
“Gridlocked or Greenlit: The Future of Texas Energy Policy” Sponsored by
Moderator: Melinda Zito O’Brien, CEO of Energy Utility Group, LLC
Tori Villarreal, Head of Public Policy & Gov. Affairs for Base Power
Gilbert Hughes, VP of Public Affairs for ERCOT
Reed Clay, President of the Texas Nuclear Alliance
“Reel Impact: Growing the Business of Film in Texas”
Moderator: Jennifer Hutchins, TV, Film & Branded Content Producer for All Entertainment Business
George Lane, Dir. Of Gov. Relations for the Texas Attorney General
Chase Musselwhite, Co-Founder of Media For Texas
4:00 p.m.  General Session
“After the Gavel: What’s Next for Texas” with Glenn Hamer, CEO of the Texas Association of Business
“One Giant Leap for Texas: The Future of Space Innovation”
Norman Garza, Exec. Dir. of the Texas Space Commission
Registration includes entry to our full day of programming, including general sessions, breakout sessions, and evening reception with a complimentary beverage. It also includes a plated luncheon and afternoon snack break.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 89th Legislative Session Executive Review. Reach some of the most influential policy, business, and research leaders from across the state under one roof.
