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Upcoming Events
Signature Events
Economic Outlook
Join HCEDP for the 2026 Economic Outlook, featuring keynote speaker Mark A. Wynne, vice president and associate director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. With more than three decades of Federal Reserve experience, Wynne brings deep expertise in fiscal policy, global economic trends, inflation, and the forces driving U.S. and Texas growth.
Wynne has advised the Dallas Fed president ahead of FOMC meetings, led the Bank’s international economics group, and published widely in leading academic and Federal Reserve journals. He has also taught at major universities and is a member of several prestigious economic and foreign relations organizations.
The event will also include a panel of business and policy leaders discussing the state of the economy, workforce, capital investment, and regional competitiveness in 2026. Don’t miss HCEDP’s signature annual event providing clarity, context, and insights for the year ahead.
Event Details:
Date: Jan. 8
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Texas State University Grand Ballroom
The nearest car park is in the LBJ Parking Garage.
For more information or to register for the event visit: https://hayscaldwelleconomicdevelopmentpartnership.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar/Details/hcedp-holiday-open-house-1563207?sourceTypeId=Hub
Innovation Summit
Join us for the 2025 Innovation Summit.
Event Details
11:00AM- 1:00PM
Wednesday, July 16
City of San Marcos Conference Center at Embassy Suites
1001 E McCarty Ln.
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
The Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership is preparing for its 11th Annual Innovation Summit.
Industry leaders, tech innovators, and public utility visionaries will gather under one roof to address the region’s most pressing challenges: power generation in a booming corridor, water scarcity in the age of data centers, and the cutting-edge research shaping tomorrow's technology.
Leading the conversation is Chris Stewart, CTO of Freeit Data Solutions.
His opening keynote will remind us that smart infrastructure isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a necessity. Stewart will offer an overview of regional energy use and management, discuss how data centers are being integrated into the landscape, and share insights on the potential role of small modular reactors in meeting future demand.
He’ll be joined by thought leaders from LCRA, ZENNER USA, and Material Hybrid Manufacturing, who will tackle real-world challenges with real-world solutions:
LCRA will explore the delicate balance between powering growth and protecting the region’s most vital resource—water.
Ralph “Martin” Stillinger, Manager of ZENNER USA, will delve into the technologies behind Smart Cities and how they’re reshaping resource management.
Dr. Christopher Reyes, a Star Park company, will wow the audience with 3D-printed battery technology that’s cleaner, lighter, and made right here in Texas—with support from Texas State University.
Want to be part of the next Innovation Summit?
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with the visionaries shaping the future of our region.
Register Today!
Austin/San Antonio Growth Summit
Join us for the 2025 Austin-San Antonio Growth Summit.
October 8, 2025
More Details to Come.
State of Education and Workforce Summit
Join us for the 2025 State of Education and Workforce Summit.
Event Details
Thursday, September 18
City of San Marcos Conference Center at Embassy Suites
1001 E McCarty Ln.
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
More to come!