June 15 - 17, 2026
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center
The Texas Innovation Invitational is an annual, statewide event convening transportation leaders, technologists, researchers, policymakers, and industry innovators to showcase advancements that will shape Texas’ transportation future. The event features technology demonstrations, expert panels, breakout sessions, and public‑sector pitch competitions—all focused on modernizing mobility, safety, and system performance across the state.
The event features a poster session highlighting tech and process improvement innovations, technology demonstrations, expert panel discussions, subject matter expert-led breakout sessions, and a regional mobility solution pitch competition between local government partners – all focused on modernizing mobility, safety, etc.
Agenda at a Glance
Here's an overview of what's happening at the event! See the program page to view the detailed agenda and speakers!
- 1:30 PM - 5:00 PMRegistration Open
- 1:30 PM - 5:00 PMTech Showcase and Poster Session
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMNetworking Reception
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration Open
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfastProvided with registration
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMOpening Remarks & General Session
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMNetworking Break
- 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMGeneral Sessions
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLunchProvided with registration
- 1:30 PM - 1:40 PMInnovation Awards
- 1:40 PM - 3:00 PMGeneral Session
- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PMNetworking Break
- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMBreakout Sessions
- 8:00 AM - 10:30 AMRegistration Open
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfastProvided with registration
- 9:00 AM - 9:15 AMOpening Remarks
- 9:15 AM - 9:30 AMMeet the Experts
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMTeam Showcase Part 1
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMNetworking Break
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMTeam Showcase Part 2
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMClosing Remarks
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