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Texas Business Calendar: Week Ending October 24

Texas Business Calendar: Week Ending October 24

October 22–24, 2026 | Houston • San Antonio • Dallas • Fort Worth • Austin

This week’s business calendar features energy and technology conferences, small-business resources, workforce development, investment, and regional economic policy.

Houston

  • SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) | Through Oct. 23, George R. Brown Convention Center. Energy professionals are gathering to share technical work, see new technologies, and build industry connections.
  • HDEC Export Conference | Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., PNC Bank. Houston District Export Council’s conference offers guidance and connections for businesses interested in international trade.
  • Southwest Process Technology Conference | Oct. 22–23, University of Houston. Chemical engineers and process-industry professionals will meet for technical sessions, an exhibition, and networking.

San Antonio

  • Texas Construction Careers Initiative | Oct. 22, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall. Construction and skilled-trades employers can meet students and support workforce development through demonstrations and career information.
  • Are You AI Ready and AI Found? | Oct. 22, 1–5 p.m., Centre Club. The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber workshop helps small-business owners build an AI assistant using their own business documents and consider practical AI adoption.
  • Downtown Next: San Antonio | Oct. 22, 3–5:15 p.m., Mexico Ceaty. Business and civic leaders will discuss downtown investment, construction and procurement, and opportunities for local companies.

Dallas

  • Women’s Business Conference | Oct. 22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Gilley’s Dallas. The Dallas Regional Chamber’s conference focuses on leadership, career growth, and business building.
  • Venture Dallas 2026 | Oct. 22, Old Parkland. Founders, investors, and business leaders will meet for programming focused on the Dallas–Fort Worth investment and innovation ecosystem.
  • Pipeline Conference | Through Oct. 23, Renaissance Dallas Hotel. Sales development leaders can attend keynotes, workshops, an expo, and networking sessions on sales strategy and growth.

Fort Worth

  • Looking Forward: 2026 Growth Summit | Oct. 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., PalmWood Event & Conference. Panels will examine data-center governance, workforce and education, and Fort Worth’s economic future.
  • Construction Training Academy launch | Oct. 22, 4:30–6:30 p.m., Fort Worth City Hall. The City’s Small Contractor Development Program is launching a training academy to help small contractors prepare to qualify and bid on City projects.
  • Resilience Conference, Day 2 | Oct. 24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Texas Wesleyan University. The conference brings together leaders from entertainment and related fields for discussions and workshops.

Austin

  • Austin City Council | Oct. 22, 10 a.m. One agenda item would authorize an $89.7 million construction contract for Austin Water’s Ullrich Water Treatment Plant disinfection conversion.
  • Austin Chamber Healthcare Summit | Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Austin Marriott Downtown. Business and healthcare leaders will discuss rising healthcare costs, workforce stability, and regional competitiveness.
  • Software Quality Summit | Oct. 23, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., AT&T Hotel and Conference Center. Software testing, quality assurance, and engineering professionals will explore AI, automation, and modern product delivery.

Regional business watch

Round Rock and Cedar Park City Councils are scheduled to meet Oct. 22. Austin’s agenda includes the Ullrich water-treatment contract noted above. Earlier this week, San Marcos City Council considered a one-year extension for water-meter purchases, estimated at $380,000.

Looking ahead: The Foundation for Better Business will host an Economic Resilience Luncheon in San Antonio on Nov. 5, featuring Ron Nirenberg, Michael Carpenter, and Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard.