Collin College brought together elected officials and business, education, and community leaders for its fourth annual Collin Leadership Policy Summit on Oct. 21 at the college’s Frisco Campus Conference Center.
The future of North Texas’ economy took center stage as Bryan Daniel, president of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Texas, delivered the keynote address and discussed the opportunities shaping one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions and its role in Texas’ continued growth.
“One of the reasons we’re really lucky here in Texas is that we have most sectors in the business community covered,” Daniel said. “We’re still on the front side of the growth curve, so I think flexibility in innovation is absolutely critical. The opportunity is here. I’m really proud of all of Texas, but particularly proud of North Texas because we don’t see this as a threat, we see it as an actual opportunity.”
The half-day event also featured six panel discussions exploring the region’s evolving needs, including infrastructure, workforce development, higher education, artificial intelligence, and economic growth.
One panel, “Building Texas’ Future: The Role of Higher Education,” featured state Rep. Matt Shaheen, University of North Texas President Dr. Harrison Keller, University of Texas at Dallas President Dr. Prabhas Moghe, and Collin College District President Dr. Neil Matkin. The discussion focused on higher education’s role in preparing students, meeting workforce demands and supporting the state’s economic future.
One panel, “Building Texas’ Future: The Role of Higher Education,” featured state Rep. Matt Shaheen, University of North Texas President Dr. Harrison Keller, University of Texas at Dallas President Dr. Prabhas Moghe, and Collin College District President Dr. Neil Matkin. The discussion focused on higher education’s role in preparing students, meeting workforce demands and supporting the state’s economic future.
Other panels that were available for attendees to attend were as follows:
- Building Infrastructure for North Texas’ Growth
- Finding Common Ground Through Civil Discourse
- Powering North Texas Through Talent
- AI Without the Hype: What AI is Actually Changing in Business
- How Collin County is Powering Economic Development in North Texas
The summit was held in partnership with 13 regional chambers of commerce, with the Collin County Business Alliance serving as the exclusive title sponsor.
Collin College serves more than 62,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, and a new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.
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