The Central Fort Bend Chamber, in collaboration with the Fort Bend Regional Partnership, will host the 2026 Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference, presented by BGE, Inc., on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond. Bringing together leaders from business, government, engineering, and development, the conference will explore the transportation, utilities, workforce, and infrastructure investments needed to support Fort Bend County's continued growth.

Headlining the conference will be keynote speaker Doug Robison, Founder and Executive Chairman, Natura Resources, who will discuss how advanced nuclear technologies are helping shape the future of energy generation in Texas and the role they may play in supporting the state's continued economic growth, energy reliability, and infrastructure resilience.

The day begins with breakfast, networking, and exhibitor visits before a full schedule of presentations and panel discussions, including:

• Welcome Remarks

• Infrastructure in Motion: Transportation & Mobility – A look at current and future transportation projects improving connectivity throughout Fort Bend County.

• Water For A Growing Population: Infrastructure Opportunities and Challenges – A discussion on the role of municipal utility districts, development financing, and the policies supporting responsible growth.

• Water Under Pressure: Keeping Up with Growth – Industry and municipal leaders examine the challenges of meeting increasing water demands while planning for long-term sustainability.

• Data Center Power: Myths, Facts and the Fine Print - Experts explore the critical role energy infrastructure and data centers play in supporting economic growth, business investment, and long-term regional competitiveness.

Individual conference registration is $125. Corporate Sponsorships begin at $1,500 and include a reserved luncheon table for eight, eight conference registrations, exhibitor booth space, and recognition in conference marketing materials. Exhibitor booths are also available for $500.

Thank you to our 2026 Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference Title Sponsor, BGE, Inc., and Breakfast Sponsor, Kinetic. Corporate Sponsors include Aguirre & Fields, CivilCorp|ESP Associates, DCCM, HNTB Corporation, Huitt-Zollars, Inc., Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, Landtech, Inc., Pape-Dawson, TDECU, Terracon, Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., Vogler & Spencer Engineering and WSB. Additional sponsorship opportunities remain available. For more information, contact Desirae Cavender at dcavender@cfbca.org | 281-342-5464 or Rebekah Beltran at rebekah@fbrp.org | 281-566-2158.