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Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook
The 2025 Vistas from Texas conference will explore the forces impacting key industries in the Greater Houston region, including the energy, real estate, aerospace, health care and maritime sectors. Dallas Fed economists and local business leaders will examine the latest economic trends shaping the U.S. and global landscapes, with a special focus on Texas.
When
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where
Dallas Fed Houston Branch
1801 Allen Parkway
Houston, TX 77019
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The vistor parking lot entrance is located on eastbound Allen Parkway. Pedestrian drop-offs are permitted only in the designated lane adjacent to the visitor lot entrance.
Registration
| Agenda | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Check-in and breakfast |
| 8:45 a.m. | Welcoming remarks |
| Daron Peschel, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Session 1: Where do we go from here? Speakers will provide an overview of recent developments in the national, international and Eleventh District economies, and what it means for the outlook. |
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Moderator: Isabel Brizuela, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas United States: Rebecca Zarutskie, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas International: Mark Wynne, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Texas: Pia M. Orrenius, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Networking break |
| 10:30 a.m. | Session 2: Houston powering ahead This panel discussion will offer unique perspectives on the Houston-area economy. Local experts and leaders from the business community will share insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the region and its key industries. |
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Moderator: Jesse Thompson, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Ric Campo, Camden Property Trust Robert Gaudette, NRG Business and Wholesale Operations |
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| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch and keynote Vanessa E. Wyche, NASA |
| 1:00 p.m. | Closing remarks |
For more information
Please contact Jesse Thompson.