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FORST Conference 2024:
Key Moments and Highlights

Shape the Future of South Texas

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The Future of the Region South Texas (FORST) Conference is the premier event dedicated to addressing South Texas's most pressing challenges and opportunities. Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and community advocates, the conference provides a platform for meaningful dialogue and actionable strategies that will drive regional growth and innovation.

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Our 2024 conference will focus on key themes vital to the region’s success, including economic development, workforce education and training, infrastructure, health, public safety, and energy. By participating, you will play a critical role in shaping policies and initiatives that will impact the future of South Texas.

Our Team.

Behind the Future of the Region South Texas (FORST) Conference is a dedicated team of professionals committed to fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration across South Texas. Our team brings together a diverse range of expertise, from regional policy development and economic strategy to community engagement and event management. Each member is passionate about driving positive change and ensuring the success of this vital conference. Get to know the leaders who are making it all happen!

47 COUNTIES SERVED & REPRESENTED

Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)

Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCOG)

Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC)

Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC)

Bexar
Atascosa
Bandera
Comal
Frio
Gillespie
Guadalupe
Karnes
Kendall
Kerr
McMullen
Medina
Wilson

Middle Rio Grande Development Council (MRGDC)

Dimmit

Edwards

Kinney

Maverick

Real

Uvalde

Val Verde

Zavala

Aransas

Bee

Brooks

Duval

Jim Wells

Kenedy

Kleberg

Live Oak

Nueces

Refugio

San Patricio

Calhoun

DeWitt

Goliad

Gonzales

Jackson

Lavaca

Victoria

Cameron

Hidalgo

Starr

Willacy

South Texas Development Council (STDC)

Jim Hogg

Webb

Zapata

McMullen

HIGHLIGHTS OF FORST 2024

Networking, Collaboration. Strength.

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23+

6 breakout sessions
Over 23 Regional Speakers

150+

1993

Engage with 250+ Participants
Established

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join us in shaping the future of South Texas by becoming a sponsor of the Future of the Region South Texas (FORST) Conference. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to showcase your organization’s commitment to regional growth and innovation while gaining visibility among industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and community influencers.

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Your support will not only contribute to the success of the conference but will also help drive meaningful change across the 47-county region. Explore our sponsorship packages to find the level that best aligns with your goals and values.

​Partners & Sponsors
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