2026 Crowe TXBizCon® event

As we approach the end of a turbulent year, it’s worth taking stock of major developments in 2026 – and looking ahead to what the coming years might bring for Texas businesses.

The upcoming Crowe TXBizCon event, taking place on Nov. 5 at our Houston office, will explore economic conditions impacting Texas businesses locally, nationally, and globally and will include a discussion on AI trends, adoption, and how decision-makers can use AI to make an impact.

Here is the full agenda for this CPE-eligible, live event:

Registration and networking | 1-1:35 p.m.

Welcome | 1:35-1:40 p.m.

Setting Expectations for 2027 and Beyond | 1:40-3:10 p.m.
Presenter: Daniel Doderer, ITR Economics

Uncertainty makes even the strongest businesses hesitate. When markets shift, leaders need more than forecasts – they need clarity, context, and a plan. This session will help business leaders understand what is coming next, how it will affect their industry, and where to focus when conditions change. Inflation, interest rate changes, and margin pressures can derail preexisting plans. Having a broad view of business cycle changes and sector-level drivers will help you identify risks and opportunities, aligning strategy, budgeting, and investments with forward-looking economic insight.

Drawing on ITR Economics’ forecasting expertise, decision-makers will be equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate often-turbulent markets. Business leaders can use this insight to help their organizations remain resilient and thrive in the ever-changing market landscape.

After attending this session, you should be able to:

• Identify key macroeconomic drivers expected to influence business conditions in 2027 and beyond, including inflation, interest rates, labor trends, and geopolitical uncertainty
• Assess how changing economic conditions could affect cost structure, margins, workforce planning, and resource allocation across an organization
• Evaluate sector-level risks and opportunities associated with business cycle changes, muted growth, and potential hard-landing scenarios
• Apply forward-looking economic insights to support strategic planning, budgeting, and investment decisions in uncertain market environments

Break | 3:10-3:30 p.m.

AI In Use Today: Market Insights and Next Steps for Business Leaders | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Presenter: Doug Schrock, Partner, Crowe Studio, Crowe Advisory LLC

Virtually all companies began do-it-yourself AI tinkering in 2025, usually with uninspiring financial impact. As 2026 nears its end, organizations are deciding they are missing an opportunity and need to turn their efforts into meaningful adoption. This session will provide business leaders with actionable insights into today’s AI landscape, real-world use cases, and clear next steps to get real results with AI at low risk and with quick wins. This session is built for nontechnical business leaders responsible for driving enterprise value within any functional domain.

After attending this session, you should be able to:

• Review current AI market trends and business considerations
• See the latest AI capabilities, reflecting on live AI use-case demonstrations
• Identify specific next steps to expand AI adoption in your organization

Close | 4:30-4:35 p.m.

Reception | 4:35-6 p.m.  

Event location | Crowe Houston office | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 2100

Join us at this valuable event to learn and network with Houston-area business leaders like you.