To remain competitive in the next economy, the United States must expand its innovation footprint, and there is a growing urgency to capitalize on the untapped talent, technology, and infrastructure across America.
Under the auspices of the National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers, the Council on Competitiveness has launched its “Competitiveness Conversations Across America” leadership series: a set of regional summits and fora in all corners of the United States to uncover local best practices in amplifying innovation capacity and capability, and to elevate and deploy these practices to national attention.
A Texas Competitiveness Conversation: Fortifying the Future — Innovation in Critical Infrastructure Security
Join the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and the Council on Competitiveness for the first Competitiveness Conversation of 2025, hosted at the UTSA's impressive $92 million, 167,000-square-foot San Pedro 1 Data Science Center, which houses the National Security Collaboration Center. The event will convene top innovators from Texas alongside members from the Council’s extensive national network of leaders to discuss Texas's rise as a global innovation hub, with a particular focus on its emergence as a powerhouse in critical infrastructure security (CIS). The Conversation will examine the key factors driving Texas's position as the second fastest-growing economy in the United States, and it will aim to catalyze new opportunities to further enhance innovation in San Antonio and across the state.
Discussions will focus on accelerating innovation, building the workforce of the future, enhancing collaboration across sectors, and securing vital systems — from the electric grid to financial infrastructure. Participants will explore the best ways to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in San Antonio and throughout Texas, setting the stage for a more secure and prosperous future. Additionally, by sharing best practices and emerging strategies from Texas, this Competitiveness Conversation will bolster the broader U.S. innovation ecosystem.
For information about this event, contact Council on Competitiveness Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chad Evans at [email protected].
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Southwest Campus
300 Augusta Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Event Parking:
Southwest Lot 1 - See parking map for reference.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
School of Data Science
San Pedro 1 Building
506 Dolorosa Street
San Antonio, Texas 78204
Event Parking:
Dolorosa Lot - See parking map for reference
March 10, 2025
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Networking & Registration
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Competitiveness Conversation Dinner & Keynote
March 11, 2025
8:00 am – 8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30 am – 12:00 pm: Competitiveness Conversation Programming
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch & Keynote
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Competitiveness Conversation Programming
