SAN MARCOS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership 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.
As growth along the I35 corridor continues at a rapid pace, strategic transportation investment has never been more critical for businesses, workers, and residents. The Infrastructure Summit will deliver timely 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 largescale infrastructure development and privatesector real estate investment. As commissioner, Alvis plays a key role in setting statewide priorities, approving major investments, and guiding long-range planning ef- forts that directly affect fast-growing regions like Central Texas.
STEVE ALVIS
TUCKER FERGUSON
CHARLES BENAVIDEZ
Joining him for a panel discussion are Texas Department of Transportation 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 our region. Additional county and regional leaders will join the panel, to be announced in a forthcoming release.
Designed for both business and public-sector leaders, the Infrastructure Summit offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from decision- makers and gain valuable insight into how today’s transportation strategies will shape the region’s long-term growth and prosperity.
The discussion will be moderated by Will Conley, Principal with American Structure-Point, past Chair of CAMPO, and Hays County Commissioner. Panelists will address current and future transportation investments and the partnerships between state and local jurisdictions that are guiding infrastructure development along the I-35 corridor and surrounding communities.
“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.”
“This summit is about helping businesses prepare for what’s ahead,” said Mike Kamerlander, President and CEO of the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership. “Transportation decisions made today will influence where people live, how employees commute, and how goods move for decades. Connecting these conversations directly to the business community is essential for long-term economic vitality.”
Sponsorship opportunities are currently available and provide businesses with elevated visibility and meaningful engagement with regional leaders and influencers.
Seating is limited for this high-impact event. To secure sponsorship opportunities, individual tickets, or reserved tables, visit bit.ly/InfrastructureSummit or contact the San Marcos Area Chamber at chamber@ sanmarcostexas. com.
