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Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook

October 10, 2025

Houston

This conference explored 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 examined the latest economic trends shaping the U.S. and global landscapes, with a special focus on Texas.

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.
	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
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.
	Moderator: Jesse Thompson, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Ric Campo, Camden Property Trust Robert Gaudette, NRG Business and Wholesale Operations Emily Reiser, TMC Venture Fund
11:45 a.m.	Lunch and keynote William T. Harris, Space Center Houston
1:00 p.m.	Closing remarks

For more information

Please contact Jesse Thompson.