On October 29, 2026, the State of Downtown will bring together nearly 1,000 business and community leaders, elected officials, key stakeholders, and top executives to celebrate the progress happening at the heart of the city.
Hear about how Downtown is preparing for the future with remarks from Mayor John Whitmire, a keynote presentation by Alicia Rainwater of the Center for Generational Kinetics, and an expert panel featuring Elizabeth Brink, Co-CEO of Gensler; award-winning urban planner David Dixon, Vice President and Urban Places Fellow of Stantec; and Justin Steele, Chief Learning and Talent Officer of Chevron.
2026 State of Downtown
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Noon-1:30pm
- 713 Music Hall at POST Houston
Join us and learn more about the State of Downtown.
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Previous State of Downtown Events
Catch up on last year's State of Downtown and Central Houston Annual Meeting: