Agenda
9:00-9:45 AM
DOORS OPEN
Please arrive by 9:45 AM for security screening and networking on April 20, 2021.
Location: 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 752059
10:00-10:15 AM
WELCOME
IN IT TOGETHER – THE FUTURE OF CONSERVATION
The future of conservation is collaboration — collaboration between business and conservation communities such that conservation is not a separate project, group, or conversation but part of our DNA. Conservation must be part of who we are — as citizens, family members, leaders, entrepreneurs, humans. It is collaboration that yields innovation and returns that positively shape our resources, health, and economy. Texan by Nature’s 2020 summit brings leaders from all sectors together to discuss and shape this future.
Remarks from TxN Board Chairman & President and CEO of the East Foundation, Neal Wilkins
Location: Auditorium
10:15-12:00PM
COLLABORATIVE CONSERVATION
PANEL 1
Collaboration produces better results — more innovative solutions, deeply engaged team members, higher loyalty and morale. Research shows that teams working collaboratively stick to the task 64 percent longer than those in solitary endeavors, report higher engagement levels, cite lower fatigue levels, and have a higher success rate. Collaborative conservation spanning business, landowners, communities, and natural resource organizations yield similar positive results.
SPEAKERS:
- 2020 Conservation Wrangler: Respect Big Bend Coalition
- 2020 Conservation Wrangler: Texas Children in Nature
- Stay-tuned for more exciting speakers!
Location: Auditorium
12:00-1:00 PM
LUNCH
Buffet Style
Location: Hall of State
1:00-2:40 PM
DEVELOPING FUTURE RETURNS
PANEL 2
Home to seven of the 15 fastest growing cities in the U.S., Texas’ population has increased over 48% in the last decade alone. With this mass urbanization, less than 1% of Texans are landowners and there’s a diminished connection to nature and our natural resources. As Texas develops, it’s critical that conservation and business work together to create innovative spaces, practices, and leaders to care for our natural resources, prosperity, and health for generations to come.
SPEAKERS
- 2020 Conservation Wrangler: Paso del Norte Trail
- 2020 Conservation Wrangler: Texas Brigades
- Stay-tuned for more exciting speakers!
Location: Auditorium
2:40-3:15 PM
BREAK
Networking & Exhibition
Location: Cross Hall
3:15-4:35 PM
REIMAGINING RESOURCES
PANEL 3
Texas is bountiful – enjoying the world’s 10th largest GDP, 29 million citizens, and 10 diverse ecoregions. Reimagining how we bring our plentiful resources together to deliver innovative places, resilient landscapes and natural resources, equitable access, and economic opportunities is a future that will benefit every Texan at work, at play, and at home.
SPEAKERS
- 2020 Conservation Wrangler: Trinity River Crew
- 2020 Conservation Wrangler: Exploration Green
- Stay-tuned for more exciting speakers!
Location: Auditorium
4:35-4:45 PM
RETURN ON CONSERVATION
Remarks from TxN President & CEO, Joni Carswell
Location: Auditorium
4:45-4:55 PM
TxN 20 ANNOUNCEMENT
Location: Auditorium
4:55-5:00 PM
SUMMIT CLOSE
Remarks from TxN President & CEO, Joni Carswell
Location: Auditorium
5:00-6:00 PM
NETWORKING RECEPTION
6:00-7:30 PM
DINNER AND CELEBRATION
Celebrating the Best of Texas Conservation
The Texan by Nature Conservation Wrangler Program highlights the very best Texan-led conservation projects that demonstrate tangible returns for people, prosperity, and natural resources. Texan by Nature supports these select innovative and transformative projects with tailored aid, resources, and visibility. The 2020 Conservation Wranglers include:
- Respect Big Bend
- Texas Children in Nature
- Paso del Norte Trail
- Texas Brigades
- Trinity River Crew (Trinity Park Conservancy & Groundwork Dallas)
- Exploration Green