2026 TML Economic Development Conference
Join city leaders, economic development experts, and state officials for a fast-paced, one-and-a-half-day conference packed with strategies and real-world solutions to boost your local economy. Discover tools to attract investment, support business growth, revitalize your community, and build a financially resilient future for your city.
At the TML Economic Development Conference, you will:
- Get ahead of the 2027 legislative session with an early look at emerging state policy issues that could affect economic development in Texas cities
- Discover how to create walkable, vibrant places that attract investment and strengthen local economies while reflecting your community’s values and priorities
- Bring new energy to your downtown with practical strategies for stakeholder engagement, incentives, retail recruitment, and turning plans into action
- Put economic development tools to work with practical guidance on Chapter 380 agreements, Type A and Type B EDCs, funding mechanisms, and other options available to Texas cities
- Prepare for emerging development opportunities and challenges, from data centers and their infrastructure demands to the population and economic trends shaping Texas’ future