2026 Crowe TXBizCon® Event

Discover how Texas-based businesses like yours can navigate continued complexity in market shifts, technological innovation, and more.

The upcoming Crowe TXBizCon event, taking place on June 24 at our Dallas office, will explore economic conditions impacting Texas businesses locally, nationally, and globally. Additionally, our specialists will go over real, practical AI applications for businesses.

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.

Local and National Economic Update and Roundtable Discussion
1:40-3:10 p.m.
Presenter: Tara Bayke, Economist and Senior Consulting Speaker, ITR Economics, part of Crowe

This session explores how anticipating economic and business cycle shifts expected in the latter half of 2026 through 2027 can help decision-makers strengthen organizational performance and resilience. Participants will examine how proactive strategies – such as risk mitigation, resource allocation, and forward-looking planning – can improve decision-making and create competitive advantages.

Drawing on the forecasting expertise of ITR Economics, part of Crowe LLP, the session highlights practical approaches to identifying directional changes and responding effectively. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to better position their organizations to adapt and thrive in an evolving market landscape.

After attending this session, you should be able to:

• Identify anticipated economic or business cycle shifts projected for 2026-2027 and describe their potential impact on organizational performance
• Evaluate how proactive planning techniques (such as risk mitigation and resource allocation strategies) can be applied to improve decision-making and organizational resilience
• Apply economic forecasting insights to develop at least one strategic action that enhances competitive positioning in a changing market environment

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, Managing Principal, Artificial Intelligence, Crowe

AI in business has moved from DIY tinkering in 2025 to organizations moving toward full adoption and setting significant measured goals in 2026. This session will provide business leaders with actionable insights into today’s AI landscape, real-world use cases, and a clear road map to expand adoption.

This session is designed for business executives and functional leaders who are interested in understanding how to use AI practically to deliver immediate results within their organizations.

After attending this session, you should be able to:

• Review current AI market trends and business considerations
• See the latest AI capability with 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 Dallas Office
2200 Ross Ave.
38th Floor – Ross Conference Room
Dallas, TX 75201

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