What Moves Our Region Forward: Moments from the 2025 Infrastructure Summit
Recapping 2025's Infrastructure Summit, held on April 8, 2025 at the Hilton Austin.
Posted on 04/17/2025 by Shannon Contreras

On April 8th, we welcomed a record-breaking crowd of nearly 600 attendees for the 2025 Infrastructure Summit. With over 40 industry expert speakers spanning transportation, water, energy, and workforce development, the event showcased both progress and collaboration.
Attendees received key updates on transformative projects shaping our region: the I-35 Capital Express Project, the AUS expansion, Project Connect, regional energy infrastructure, water solutions, and innovations in smart mobility.
Keynote Conversation: Austin's Infrastructure Academy
We brought together Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Chancellor of Austin Community College District for our keynote conversation, moderated by Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions. Austin's Infrastructure Academy plays a vital role in equipping a skilled workforce to meet Austin's growing infrastructure demands, directly supporting local 소닉카지노 도메인es with qualified talent.

Featured Panels
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Promoting Energy Reliability in Texas
- Moderator - Allen Fore, Kinder Morgan
- Tom Oney, LCRA
- Jake Reint, Flint Hills Resources,
- Dr. Joshua Rhodes, Webber Energy Group
- Richard Riopel, Cordia
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Air Service & Austin's Growth: What's Next for Business & Travel
- Moderator - Bryce Bencivengo, AUS
- Lyn Estabrook, AUS
- Sam Haynes, AUS
- Brook Sorem, Southwest Airlines
- Nick James, Southwest Airlines
- Amy Martin, Delta Airlines
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Transforming Downtown: Key Projects Shaping Austin's Core
- Moderator - Jeffrey Howard, McLean & Howard
- Christiana Astarita, TXDOT
- Tiffany Kerr, Visit Austin
- Richard Mendoza, City of Austin
- Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center
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The Future of Mobility in Central Texas: Public & Private Sector Solutions
- Moderator - Lonny Stern, Movability
- Rudy Metayer, Pflugerville City Council
- Sharmila Mukherjee, CapMetro
- Jeffrey Travillion, Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 1
- Henry Pinnix, ScoopCommute
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Austin Light Rail
- Moderator - Jon Hockenyos, TXP
- Awais Azhar, HousingWorks Austin
- Greg Canally, Austin Transit Partnership
- Clark Princell, Valley Partnership
- Moderator - Jon Hockenyos, TXP
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SH-130: Fueling Economic Growth in Central Texas
- Moderator - James Lovett, SH-130
- Mayor Victor Gonzalez, City of Pflugerville
- Mike Kamerlander, Hays Caldwell EDP
- John Villarreal, Circuit of the Americas
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Sustaining Central Texas' Water Supply: Infrastructure, Innovation, & Policy
- Moderator - Jeff Walker, Fmr. Texas Water Development Board
- Michael Irlbeck, EPCOR
- Shay Ralls Roalson, Austin Water
- Brooke Paup, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- L'Oreal Stepney, Texas Water Development Board
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Our Electric Future
- Moderator - Barbara Clumhagen, Gulf Coast Power Assn.
- Jeff Clark, Advanced Power Alliance
- Justin Holland, Texas Transmission Project
- David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy
- Richard Généce, Austin Energy
Reception, sponsored by HNTB
We closed out the day with a reception in the Hilton Austin's Reverbery, sponsored by HNTB.

In just one day, the 2025 Infrastructure Summit showcased the momentum and collaboration driving progress across Central Texas. Upgrading and expanding our infrastructure is essential to sustaining 소닉카지노 도메인 growth and strengthening our region’s economic future. That’s why it remains one of the Austin 소닉카지노 후기’s top priorities. Strategic investment in infrastructure lays the groundwork for long-term prosperity, supports a 소닉카지노 도메인-friendly environment, and ensures Austin continues to be a competitive place to live, work, and invest.
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Thank you to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Reception Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
Beverage Sponsor
Program Sponsors
Speaker Sponsor
Corporate Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Austin Transit Partnership | Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. |
Cobb, Fendley, & Associates | Parsons Corporation |
Garver | Texas Disposal Systems |
Halff Associates Inc | The Rios Group |
Hutt-Zollars, Inc. | WSB |
JE Dunn Construction |
2025 Partners
Pivotal Partners
Foundation Partners
Corporate Partners
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