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The choices made today will shape more than the future of technology. They will shape the character of civilization.

This summit gathers leaders in artificial intelligence, energy, cybersecurity, public policy, ethics, and faith to consider how innovation can serve humanity while safeguarding truth, freedom, security, and human dignity. Please register by Aug. 25 at 5:00 p.m.

Sept. 2 | 7:30 a.m. | In-Person or Virtually

Houston-Lantrip Center
2241 Pine St.
Abilene, TX 79601

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8:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. | Welcome

HSU President Eric Bruntmyer, The Future is Now: Why This Matters for Abilene 

8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | Panel 1

Building the Backbone: AI Infrastructure

9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | Panel 2

Powering the Future: Grid, Gas, & Renewable Strategy 

10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Panel 3

Building the Backbone: Fossil Energy & Minerals Supply 

12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Panel 4

The Science of What’s Next: AI, Materials & Digital Tools 

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Panel 5

Governing and Safety: Politics, Taxes, Infrastructure, & Housing 

2:40 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.  | Panel 6

The Human Equation: Policy, Demographics & Community Thriving 

Meet the Speakers

 

Freddy Aird

Chief Executive Officer, Stratajam

Dr. Ishnella Kaur Azad

Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Data Journey and 5Rivers CRE, LLC

Jim Claunch

Partner, Bain

Phil Crowley

County Judge, Taylor County

Marc Dingler

Former Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, Diamondback Energy

Paul Dillbeck- Lancium

Paul Dillbeck

Chief Development Officer, Lancium

Mark Eramo

Strategic Advisor, S&P Global

Lillian Federico

Executive Director of Research, Halcyon

Katie Frugé

Director for the Christian Life Commission, BGCT

Robert W. Gee

President, Gee Strategies Group, LLC

Weldon Hurt

Mayor, City of Abilene

Christina M. Isbell

Mayor, City of Haskell and Owner of Haskell Funeral Home

James Levy

Chief Operating Officer,
El Paso Minerals Corporation

John Nichols

Vice President for Military Affairs, Abilene Chamber of Commerce

Matteo Pasquali

Director of Carbon Hub, Rice University

Doug Peters

President and CEO, Abilene Chamber of Commerce

Brett Perlman

Chief Executive Officer,
Gulf Energy Catalyst

James Richmond

Chief Executive Officer,
e2Companies

Haley Stuteville

Community Development Manager, Google

Rich Voorberg

Chief Infratech Officer (CITO), QII (Quality Infratech Intelligence)

The Future is Now Summit Speaker, Ronald Young- Portrait

Ronald Young

Vice President of Construction, Vantage Data Centers

Alejandro Zotti

Chief Executive Officer, Decimetrix

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