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Texas Tribune Festival 2019

The Texas Tribune Festival is one of the nation’s largest, most buzzworthy political gatherings. Our three-day festival brings Texans together to address the politics and policy that affect our communities, our schools, our work and our daily lives. We hope you will join us.

Merrill Davis

Texas 2036
Director of Communications
Austin, Texas

I'm passionate about the future of Texas, making sure our state is the best place to live and work.

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7:00pm CDT

Opening Keynote: One-on-One with Will Hurd The Paramount TheatreEvan Smith • Will Hurd

8:00am CDT

Executive Lounge The Driskill Hotel, Victorian Room

8:30am CDT

Will the Texas House Flip? Texas Public Policy Foundation, Hogsett AuditoriumCassandra Pollock • Royce Brooks • Manny Garcia • Jamie McWright • Steve Munisteri

10:15am CDT

The Name of this Panel is Talking Heads Central Presbyterian ChurchEvan Smith • Matthew Dowd • David Jolly • Elise Jordan • Jennifer Palmieri • Rick Wilson

11:00am CDT

Fade to Blue The Driskill Hotel, CitadelRoss Ramsey • Rodney Anderson • John Bucy • KP George • Larry Gonzales • Erin Zwiener

12:00pm CDT

Live Recording of Vox Media's "Function" Podcast Studio 919 at The Texas TribuneAnil Dash • Charlton McIlwain • Anne Helen Petersen • Sarah T. Roberts • Siva Vaidhyanathan Executives at #TribFest19 Luncheon The Driskill Hotel, Mezzanine

1:00pm CDT

Live Broadcast of KERA's "Think" The Driskill Hotel, Maximilian RoomKrys Boyd • J.B. Milliken • John Sharp

2:00pm CDT

Building for the Future St. David's Episcopal Church, Crail HallEvan Smith • Chuy Hinojosa • Donna Howard • Tom Luce • John Zerwas

3:00pm CDT

Meet-and-Greet with 'Building for the Future' Panelists St. David's Episcopal Church, Crail Hall Lounge (Second Floor)Chuy Hinojosa • Donna Howard • Tom Luce • Evan Smith • John Zerwas • Oncor

3:30pm CDT

Both Sides Now Texas Public Policy Foundation, Hogsett AuditoriumJean Guerrero • César Blanco • Pete Saenz • Mary Walshok • Ruth Wasem Have Faith The Driskill Hotel, CitadelTom Gjelten • Matt Krause • Kevin Roberts • Omar Suleiman • Asma Uddin

3:45pm CDT

Book Signing of Paul Tough's "The Years That Matter Most" Festival Hub at 800 CongressPaul Tough

4:00pm CDT

One-on-One with Susan Rice Central Presbyterian ChurchMargaret Talev • Susan Rice The Impeachment Download St. David's Episcopal Church, Bethell HallJohn Heilemann • Mieke Eoyang • Frank Figliuzzi • Mark McKinnon • Ashley Parker

7:30pm CDT

TribFeast: A Dinner To Support Nonprofit Journalism - SOLD OUT! Brazos HallEvan Smith • Michael Beschloss

8:00am CDT

TEXAS 2036 at Open Congress TEXAS 2036 TentTexas 2036 TEXAS 2036: Tacos with Tom and Margaret TEXAS 2036 TentTom Luce • Margaret Spellings • Texas 2036

9:00am CDT

The Future of Education TEXAS 2036 TentEvan Smith • Juliet V. García • LaTonya Goffney • Mike Morath • Margaret Spellings

10:45am CDT

The Future of Jobs TEXAS 2036 TentAyan Mittra • Brenda Hellyer • Julian Alvarez III • Scott McClelland • Marc Veasey

11:45am CDT

TEXAS 2036: Facts over Snacks TEXAS 2036 TentTexas 2036

12:45pm CDT

The Future of Transportation TEXAS 2036 TentBrandon Formby • Terry Canales • Robert Nichols • Carrin Patman • Laura Ryan

1:00pm CDT

How to Fix American Politics POLITICO TentRyan Heath • Steve Bullock • Guy-Uriel Charles • Cecilia Muñoz • Margaret Spellings • Ellen L. Weintraub

2:30pm CDT

The Future of Health TEXAS 2036 TentCorrie MacLaggan • Mini Kahlon • Mary Dale Peterson • Avik Roy • Kel Seliger

3:30pm CDT

TEXAS 2036: Policy and Pops TEXAS 2036 TentTexas 2036

4:15pm CDT

Texas vs. California TEXAS 2036 TentAlexandra Suich Bass • Glenn Hegar • Alex Padilla

7:15pm CDT

Closing Keynote: One-on-One with Nancy Pelosi The Paramount TheatreEvan Smith • Nancy Pelosi