Unscrambling Complex Issues One Community Conversation at a Time
The Downtown Austin Alliance’s Issues & Eggs series is back and better than ever. We’re bringing experts to the breakfast table to provide perspective on the challenges and unique opportunities downtown faces.
Once per quarter, we bring together guests to give the public an opportunity to learn about the critical turning points we face as a city. Join us on January 26, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at the Hilton Austin for Issues Over Lunch: Infrastructure In Motion. Get your tickets below!
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About Issues Over Lunch: Infrastructure in Motion
Downtown Austin is entering a pivotal era of economic transformation, fueled by major infrastructure and mobility investments that will define the city’s growth for generations. This session will offer stakeholders timely insights into transformative projects—including the Austin Convention Center expansion, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport improvements, I-35 reconstruction, and Project Connect—and explore how these developments will shape downtown’s future.
Together, these catalytic investments promise to enhance connectivity, accessibility, and quality of life, while reinforcing Austin’s position as a premier destination for business, innovation, and investment.
Secure your seat and buy tickets for January 26 above!
Meet the Speakers & Panelists
Kirk Watson
Mayor, City of Austin
Katy Zamesnik
Acting Deputy Director, Austin Convention Center
Ghizlane Badawi
CEO, AUS
Tucker Ferguson, P.E.
District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation
Greg Canally
CEO, Austin Transit Partnership
Secure Your Sponsorship
Each sponsorship level includes recognition and benefits for both of our upcoming events: Issues Over Lunch: Infrastructure in Motion and Issues & Eggs: Waterloo Greenway – Austin’s Urban Connector. Your support ensures these vital conversations remain accessible, timely and impactful. Sponsorship levels include:
Visionary (only one available – SOLD)
- Premier branding on the event signage, website, Eventbrite registration page and social media
- 10 premier seats at each event
- 5 minute speaking opportunity at both events
- Newsletter features highlighting donor
- Recognition in press release and media alerts
- Recognition in State of Downtown report
- Tabling opportunity at both events
- Opportunity to have sponsor promotional material on each seat at both events
Benefactor
- Premier branding on the event signage, website, Eventbrite registration page and social media
- 10 premier seats at both events
- Newsletter features highlighting donor
- Recognition in State of Downtown report
- Tabling opportunity at both events
Steward
- Branding on the event signage, website, Eventbrite registration page and social media.
- 10 premier seats at both events
- Dedicated newsletter features highlighting donor
- Tabling opportunity at both events
Advocate
- Branding on the event signage, website, Eventbrite registration page and social media
- 10 premier seats at both events
Act now to secure your sponsorship and enjoy maximum visibility. Sponsorship commitments must be finalized by January 16th to ensure branding inclusion in promotional materials.
Contact us today to lock in your spot and make an impact at this highly anticipated event at communication@downtownaustin.com.
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