April 10, 2025 marked a major milestone in the evolution of the San Antonio-Austin megaregion. Over 250 leaders, investors, and partners from across the corridor, coming together for this first-ever collaborative summit - Megaregional Opportunity: Driving Investment, Mobility, and Prosperity.
The event was the culmination of years of work and collaboration between the Greater SATX Regional Economic Partnership, New Braunfels Chamber, Opportunity Austin, and the Hays Caldwell County Economic Development Partnership. Attendees heard from expert panelists discussing critical topics such as workforce development, infrastructure investments, and the region’s growing appeal to businesses. Chamber and Economic Development leaders, including New Braunfels Chamber President and CEO Jonathan Packer, addressed the conference on opportunities across the region. The program also featured a keynote address from former San Antonio Mayor and U.S. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Henry Cisneros, who emphasized the importance of regional unity and the limitless potential of our shared future.
San Antonio and Austin are already leading Texas in job growth—ranking third and fifth nationally—and our megaregion continues to attract top talent and investment across thriving tech, manufacturing, and life sciences sectors. Projections indicate our population at 7 million by 2040 and with four R1 research institutions anchoring our region, the San Antonio-Austin corridor is on track to become a global innovation powerhouse and one of the most dynamic employment regions in North America. This inaugural event served to highlight our strengths and inspire business and community leaders to continue the positive trajectory of the Austin-San Antonio megaregion.