The Dallas-Fort Worth area’s population is booming and is expected to nearly double by 2070, making Dallas County and Fort Worth two of America’s fastest growing areas. Local leaders now face the challenge to upgrade infrastructure, increase funding for schools, expand affordable housing, foster wage growth, and improve opportunities for economic mobility to support the fast-growing population.

Join Axios for a reception exploring the top priorities shaping what’s next for efforts to help Dallas thrive economically and socially. We’ll convene local policy and economic development leaders for conversations on the key issues driving efforts to improve life for the communities of the Big D.

6:00 pm CT | Doors open
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm CT | Reception
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm CT | Mainstage conversations
7:15 pm - 8:00 pm CT | Reception continues
8:00 pm CT | Event concludes

Axios Dallas reporter Tasha Tsiaperas will host one-on-one conversations with: