# Event Details - **Event Name**: Looking Forward: 2026 Growth Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Fort Worth Report’s annual Growth Summit invites community leaders and experts to explore the critical issues shaping our city’s future.About this EventAs Fort Worth’s population continues to boom, quality-of-life concerns are increasingly related to the sustainability of both the environment and culture of North Texas, while the intersection of education and workforce development is a growing focus across the region.Fort Worth Report’s thought-provoking half-day event lines up three dynamic panels designed to provide insight on the issues affecting the city’s future:Data center governanceIntersection in education and workforce developmentArts and culture funding and conservationThis year’s growth summit will conclude with a luncheon featuring a keynote speaker from Fort Worth’s booming film industry.-The Looking Forward: 2026 Growth Summit panel sessions are made possible thanks to our sponsors:Powered by JPMorgan ChaseGold Sponsor: North Texas Community FoundationBronze Sponsor: ONCOR https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7a794100-c98b-11f1-8579-3b3fe6ab2704-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg -As a nonprofit newsroom, the Fort Worth Report relies on community support to keep local journalism thriving. If you have questions or concerns, email us at hello@fortworthreport.org.Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AMCheck-In and Mingling Session?: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AMPanel 1: Data Centers in Tarrant County: What Comes Next?Host: Cecilia LenzenInfo: Panelists will discuss the challenges and opportunities for state and local governments to regulate data centers through land use, tax abatements, resource consumption and transparency standards. How will the data center boom shape Tarrant County — and what role does local government play??: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AMPanel 2: Building the Workforce Fort Worth NeedsHost: Matthew SgroiInfo: How are Fort Worth's schools preparing tomorrow's workforce? Panelists will discuss the K-12-to-workforce pipeline, starting with how classrooms ensure students are career-ready before they graduate high school, and how they can carry that work through college and into the job market.?: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AMPanel 3: Funding the Future of Fort Worth ArtsHost: Ismael M. BelkouraInfo: What is the vision to support the growth of local arts in the country's 10th largest city while sustaining the role of major institutions? This panel of experts will discuss what, if anything, needs to change so that Fort Worth’s arts and culture is strengthened for the foreseeable future.?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMMingling Session?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLuncheon and Keynote: Lights, Camera, CowtownHost: Bob FrancisInfo: Select the All Access Pass to explore the fast-growing film industry and how it affects the economy and adjacent industries. Luncheon includes choice of entree: Grilled Caprese Chicken, Grilled Beef Filet or Cheese Tortellini. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-worth/looking-forward-2026-growth-summit/100001999040596236 - **Event Categories**: business, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: PalmWood Event & Conference - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 100, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Worth - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: PalmWood Event & Conference - **lat**: 32.7522628 - **long**: -97.33334359999999 - **full address**: PalmWood Event & Conference, 640 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Looking Forward: 2026 Growth Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/225e6f07170f75b63123a04619b4edc5c3e78fbbc84c6450508fccb4e0632a02-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788426196 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Looking Forward: 2026 Growth Summit being held? - **A:** Looking Forward: 2026 Growth Summit takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at PalmWood Event & Conference, 640 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Looking Forward: 2026 Growth Summit? - **A:** Looking Forward: 2026 Growth Summit is organized by Fort Worth Report. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Looking Forward: 2026 Growth Summit is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Worth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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