Texas Demographic Conference
May 29-30, 2024 | Austin, TX
Barbara Jordan State Office Building, 1601 Congress Ave.
Registration is now open for the 2024 Texas Demographic Center’s annual data users conference. The Texas Demographic Center is the lead agency for the U.S. Census Bureau’s State Data Center (SDC) Network in Texas. The SDC Network’s mission is to disseminate demographic and socio-economic information for data users throughout the country.
We hope you can join us for this in-person conference held on May 29-30, 2024. Statewide and regional experts will come together to discuss the dynamic demographic changes happening in Texas and provide updates on new data products, programs, and services.
We will update this website with details on the agenda as they become available.
Registration prices:
Day 1: No Charge - ACS on the Road EventDay 2: $100
Student Rate Day 1 and 2: No Charge (with student discount code)
- Student ID required at conference check-in.
- Email us at tdc@utsa.edu to receive the student discount code.
Registration
Agenda
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
Agenda
| Day 1: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | |
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| 08:30am - 05:00pm | Registration |
| 09:30am - 12:30pm | Texas Demographic Center Affiliates meeting (by invitation only) |
| 01:00pm - 02:00pm |
Conference Begins for the General Public ACS On the Road Event
Join the Census Bureau and the Population Reference Bureau for an important discussion on the American Community Survey (ACS) and its implications for policy development and funding at the local level. What’s New with the American Community Survey?Presenters
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| 02:00pm - 03:30pm |
ACS in TexasHear from individuals and organizations who use ACS data to inform policymaking, housing, and economic development in their communities and throughout the state. Presenters
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| 03:30pm - 03:45pm | Break |
| 03:45pm - 04:45pm |
ACS Breakout SessionsParticipants will be divided into groups based on their self-identified experience with the ACS (beginner, intermediate, advanced). These groups are an opportunity for data users to share with Census Bureau staff how they use the ACS and areas where they need additional support. |
| 05:00pm - 06:00pm | Reception |
| Day 2: Thursday, May 30, 2024 | |
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| 08:00am - 12:00pm | Registration |
| 08:00am - 09:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 09:00am - 10:00am |
Conference Welcome
State of the State: Texas Demographic Trends and CharacteristicsDr. Lloyd Potter, Texas State Demographer |
| 10:00am - 10:45am |
Keynote Speaker
Texas Talent TrajectoryDavid Troutman, Ph.D., Deputy Commissioner, Academic Affairs, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
| 10:45am - 11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm (Breakout Sessions) |
Data Tools in Higher Education: Measuring Progress in TexasPresenter
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Population Projections for TexasPresenter
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Texas Progress: A Look at Economic InitiativesPresenter
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| 12:00pm - 01:15pm | Lunch Break (box lunch provided) |
| 01:15pm - 02:15pm (Plenary Session) |
Texas Broadband Development Office: Addressing the Digital Divide in TexasPresenters
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| 02:30pm - 03:30pm (Breakout Sessions) |
Integrating Population Projections into Travel Demand ModelingPresenter
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Planning for Water Challenges in TexasPresenters
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Crib Notes: An Overview of Texas Fertility TrendsPresenter
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Using the Data.Census.Gov Platform to find the Data You NeedPresenter
Note: This is a 2-hour hands-on workshop (beginner level)
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| 03:30pm - 04:00pm | Dessert Break |
| 04:00pm - 05:00pm (Breakout Sessions) |
Measuring Community Resiliency Equitably: A Tool for Local LeadersPresenter
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Economic Impact of the 2020 Census Undercount in Texas: Opportunities for 2030Presenters
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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 2024 Texas Demographic Conference will be held at:
Barbara Jordan State Office Building
1601 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78711
Parking
Free parking is offered to all registered conference attendees. The location and permit will be emailed one week prior to the conference date.
Hotel Information
A hotel block has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 301 West 17th Street, Austin TX, 78701 (A few blocks from the conference location).
Room rates are as follows:
$170 per night for single/double occupancy plus taxes.
* parking at hotel is extra; however, conference participants can park for free at reserved parking lot 3 blocks from hotel. This information will be provided once you register.
This rate will be available until the group block is sold out or until May 3rd, 2024, whichever comes first.
A booking link will be included in your confirmation email after you register.
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.