Issues Over Lunch: Infrastructure in Motion

Downtown Austin is entering a pivotal era of economic transformation, fueled by major infrastructure and mobility investments that will define the city’s growth for generations. This session will offer stakeholders timely insights into transformative projects—including the Austin Convention Center expansion, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport improvements, I-35 reconstruction, and Austin Light Rail —and explore how these developments will shape downtown’s future. Together, these catalytic investments promise to enhance connectivity, accessibility, and quality of life, while reinforcing Austin’s position as a premier destination for business, innovation, and investment.

Event Speakers Include:

• Welcome Remarks
• Moderator - Davon Barbour, CEO of Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA)
• Ghizlane Badawi, CEO of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
• Greg Canally, CEO of Austin Light Rail
• Tucker Furgeson, Austin District Engineer of Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
• Katy Zamesnik, Acting Deputy Director of the Austin Convention Center

Secure Your Sponsorship Today for a High-Impact Opportunity!

Each sponsorship level includes recognition and benefits for both of our upcoming events: Issues Over Lunch: Infrastructure in Motion and Issues & Eggs: Waterloo Greenway – Austin’s Urban Connector. Your support ensures these vital conversations remain accessible, timely and impactful. Sponsorship levels include:

Visionary (SOLD)

• Premier branding on the event signage, website, Eventbrite registration page and social media
• 10 premier seats at each event
• 5 minute speaking opportunity at both events
• Newsletter features highlighting donor
• Recognition in press release and media alerts
• Recognition in State of Downtown report
• Tabling opportunity at both events
• Opportunity to have sponsor promotional material on each seat at both events

Benefactor

• Premier branding on the event signage, website, Eventbrite registration page and social media
• 10 premier seats at both events
• Newsletter features highlighting donor
• Recognition in State of Downtown report
• Tabling opportunity at both events

Steward

• Branding on the event signage, website, Eventbrite registration page and social media.
• 10 premier seats at both events
• Dedicated newsletter features highlighting donor
• Tabling opportunity at both events

Advocate

• Branding on the event signage, website, Eventbrite registration page and social media
• 10 premier seats at both events

Act now to secure your sponsorship and enjoy maximum visibility. Sponsorship commitments must be finalized by January 16th to ensure branding inclusion in promotional materials.

Contact us today to lock in your spot and make an impact at this highly anticipated event! communication@downtownaustin.com