Texas Demographic Conference
May 21-22, 2025 | Dallas, TX
Conference Center at Pegasus Park, 3000 Pegasus Park Dr.
Join us for our Annual Data Users Conference on May 21-22, 2025, in Dallas, TX!
We’ll kick things off with a networking reception on May 21st, where you can enjoy great food and connect with fellow attendees in a welcoming atmosphere. The following day, statewide and regional experts will come together to explore Texas' dynamic demographic changes and share updates on new data products, programs, and services. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of Texas!
Conference registration fee: $125
Livestream (Selected Sessions): No Charge (Registration Required)
Student Rate: $25 (with student discount code)
- Student ID required at conference check-in.
- Email us at tdc@utsa.edu to receive the student discount code.
Who should attend?
Research and policy analysts, planners, academics, students, geographers, consultants, community leaders and anyone who is interested in learning about the dynamic demographic changes happening in our state and local communities.
We hope you can join us!
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at tdc@utsa.edu
Tentative Agenda
| Day 1: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | |
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| 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Registration |
| 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Texas Demographic Center Affiliate and Stakeholder Meeting (by invitation only) |
| 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Reception (open to all conference participants) |
| Day 2: Thursday, May 22, 2025 | |
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| 8:00am - 9:00am | Breakfast |
| 8:00am - 12:00pm | Registration |
9:00am - 10:00am
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Conference Welcome State of the State: Texas Demographic Trends and Characteristics Dr. Lloyd Potter, Texas State Demographer Discover the trends emerging from Texas, spanning population dynamics, demographic composition, migration patterns, and beyond. |
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10:00am - 10:45am
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Keynote Presenter What Lies Ahead for the Texas Economy? Pia Orrenius, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas The Texas economy typically grows faster than the nation due to high rates of in-migration of firms and workers and pervasive confidence in the regional economy that spurs investment and hiring. Learn how these traditional strengths are under strain currently due to high policy uncertainty and what might lie ahead for the Texas economy. |
| 10:45am - 11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm (Breakout Sessions) |
Texas' Future in Numbers: Population Projections Explained Presenter
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Creating Infrastructure Pathways in Texas: Water and Broadband Presenters
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Additional Breakout Session
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| 12:00pm – 1:15pm | Lunch Break (lunch provided) |
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1:15pm - 2:15pm Plenary Session |
Powering Growth: Why Accurate Population Data Fuels Economic Success and Thriving Communities Join North Texas leaders from transportation, health, business, and city government as they discuss how reliable data informs critical decisions—from infrastructure and healthcare to economic development and public services. Learn why getting the count right is essential to supporting Texas’s rapidly growing population and ensuring every community has the resources to thrive. Presenters
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| 2:15pm - 2:30pm | Break |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm (Breakout Sessions) |
Demographic Drivers of Texas Real Estate Presenter
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The State of the Nonprofit Sector in Texas and DFW Presenters
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Leveraging Data Tools to find the Data You Need Presenter
Note: This is a 2-hour hands-on workshop (beginner level)
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| 3:30pm - 3:45pm | Break |
| 3:45pm - 4:45pm (Breakout Sessions) |
Putting the ‘R’ in RIS: Our Team’s Endeavor to Provide Trusted Data to the DFW Region Presenters
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Texas Faces an Aging Population - What Does That Mean for our Future?
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Leveraging Data Tools to find the Data You Need (Continued) |
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| 4:45pm | Conference Adjourns |
Registration Policy
Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Registration does not close for events unless the event fills to capacity. However, late registrants may not receive conference materials until after the event, depending on attendance levels.
Final registration confirmation will be emailed after completion of the online registration form and after online payment.
Location Information
The 2025 Texas Demographic Conference will be held at:
Pegasus Park Conference Center
3000 Pegasus Park Dr, Dallas, TX 75247
Parking
Free parking is offered to all registered conference attendees.
Hotel Information
A hotel block has been reserved at the Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Market Center located at 3051 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247 (Walking distance from the conference location).
Room rates are as follows:
$129 per night for single/double occupancy plus taxes.
This rate will be available until the group block is sold out or until April 20, 2025, whichever comes first.
A booking link will be included in your confirmation email after you register.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with the Texas Demographic Center to highlight the demographic trends in Texas, contributing to vital research and data that shape the future of our communities.
Connect with 200+ attendees representing state and local governments, non-profit organizations, service providers, and researchers. The annual Texas Demographic Conference is the go-to gathering for anyone interested in learning about the dynamic population changes occurring throughout the state and how to plan for the future.
Become a sponsor
About our conference
The Texas Demographic Conference is an annual meeting providing updates of demographic and socioeconomic data available for Texas Demographers, Economists, Planners, Marketers, State and Local Governments, Diverse Businesses, Media, Consultants, and Data Center Affiliate Agencies. Join us if you are interested in keeping appraised of current demographic and socioeconomic data for the state of Texas.
Past conferences
For those who couldn't attend our previous conferences or wish to revisit the content, the conference presentations are available on our website. Video for the 2022 and 2023 conferences are available on YouTube.
Content
- Subject matter experts from the U.S. Census Bureau provide information concerning ongoing census activities, training in data access and use, a review of data released since our last meeting, and new data products to be available in the next year.
- The State Demographer provides an update on demographic changes in the state and discusses new data and analysis available from the Texas Demographic Center.
- Presentations by other state agencies, researchers, and professionals regarding how Texas’ changing demographics affect state services.
- Discussions and Networking - create contacts with other professionals in Texas that use census data for their planning and policy development.