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The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP) will host the 2026 Infrastructure Summit, presented by HNTB, on Wednesday, March 4, at the San Marcos Conference Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This year’s summit will focus on transportation infrastructure, convening business, government, and community leaders for an in-depth conversation on the projects and policies shaping the region’s mobility and economic future.
The Infrastructure Summit will deliver updates on major regional projects, funding priorities, and state and local partnership efforts that directly impact workforce mobility, development timelines, supply chains, and overall economic competitiveness.
The program will feature insights from senior transportation officials responsible for overseeing and implementing some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the state.
The keynote speaker will be Texas Transportation Commissioner Steve Alvis, who brings decades of experience in large-scale infrastructure development and private-sector real estate investment. As commissioner, Alvis plays a key role in setting statewide priorities, approving major investments, and guiding long-range planning efforts that directly affect fast-growing regions like Central Texas.
Joining him for a panel discussion are Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Austin District Engineer Tucker Ferguson and TxDOT San Antonio District Engineer Charles Benavidez, two leaders responsible for planning, delivering, and managing transportation projects across the Austin-San Antonio corridor. Together, their districts oversee some of the most complex and heavily traveled segments of I-35, along with critical safety and mobility improvements that support economic development in the region.
Designed for both business and public-sector leaders, the Infrastructure Summit offers an opportunity to hear directly from decision-makers and gain insight into how today’s transportation strategies will shape the region’s long-term growth.
The discussion will be moderated by Will Conley, Principal with American StructurePoint, past Chair of CAMPO, and Hays County Commissioner.
“Our region is at a pivotal point for transportation development,” said Conley. “This summit brings agencies, communities, and the business sector together around shared priorities that support smart, fiscally sound investment strategies along I-35.”
Mike Kamerlander, President and CEO of the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership, said the summit will help business leaders prepare for what’s ahead.
“Transportation decisions made today will influence where people live, how employees commute, and how goods move for decades,” Kamerlander said. “Connecting these conversations directly to the business community is essential for long-term economic vitality.”
For more information, visit bit.ly/InfrastructureSummit or email the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce at [email protected].
