9:00 A.M. | Committee Open House with Breakfast & Networking
9:30 – 9:35 A.M. | Welcome – John Crowe, President
9:35 – 9:45 A.M. | Sponsor – Kara McGregor, Independence Title
9:45 – 10:10 A.M. | 100 Years of Central Texas Housing – Past, Present & Future - Väike O’Grady, Market Research Advisor
Get a data-driven look at 100 years of Central Texas housing—tracing the region’s growth, defining market cycles, how Central Texas households have changed, and key market moments—paired with a current market update on where things stand today and a forecast on where it’s headed.
10:10 – 10:20 A.M. | 100-Year Proclamation – John Crowe, President and Mayor Kirk Watson, City of Austin
10:20 – 10:30 A.M. | Announcements – Emily Girard, CEO
10:30 – 10:50 A.M. | Keynote – Damian Eales, CEO of realtor.com® (Register for the realtor.com+™ launch event on Sept. 22 here!)
10:50 – 10:55 A.M. | Sponsor – Wendi Bailey, American Home Shield
10:55 – 11:25 A.M. | The Future of the Central Texas Economy & Housing Market
Hear from community leaders about the economic forces driving growth and housing demand across Central Texas—examining how business recruitment, job creation, and population growth translate into housing need, and what policy actions local officials can take to expand housing capacity, preserve long-term affordability, and ensure a strong Central Texas economy.
Keith Mars, Director of Austin Development Services
Josh Lickteig, Principal, Endeavor
Matthew Watkins, Editor in Chief, Texas Tribune
Moderated by Emily Girard, CEO
11:25 – 11:30 A.M. | Closing Remarks – Emily Girard, CEO
