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2026 Venue
204 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
Point of Contact: Ken Bauco | 646-675-0171 | ken@infraday.com

March 3 Evening Reception (5:45-7:45 PM)
Sponsored by:
Join us for a true Texas-style networking reception at Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que right in the heart of downtown - 217 Congress Ave. Known for its legendary open pits, bold mesquite smoke, and no-frills Hill Country vibe, Cooper’s is the perfect backdrop to unwind after Day 1. Grab a plate, strike up a conversation, and connect with fellow infrastructure leaders over some of Austin’s most iconic barbecue.

The Big Picture
Infraday Texas 2026
Texas is adding more than 1,000 residents a day—and every system that supports daily life is under pressure.
On March 3–4, infrastructure leaders from across the state will gather in Austin for Infraday Texas, a two-day, working forum focused on how Texas is planning, funding, and delivering infrastructure at scale.
Across 40+ panels and presentations, the agenda dives into the real decisions facing public owners and their private-sector partners, including:
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How AI, data platforms, and digital delivery are moving into the critical path of capital programs
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Managing grid reliability, industrial load growth, and extreme weather risk
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Scaling water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood control systems under rapid development
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Delivering transportation, transit, airports, freight, and smart corridors faster and with more certainty
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Navigating funding, procurement, and delivery models—from IIJA dollars to P3s and alternative contracting
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Addressing materials shortages, long-lead constraints, and workforce gaps across sectors
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Preparing for the 2026–2035 capital wave reshaping Texas cities, utilities, and regions
The program features leaders from TxDOT, Austin Transit Partnership, Austin Energy, Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport, VIA Metropolitan Transit, the Texas Water Development Board, and dozens of cities, counties, and regional agencies—alongside engineering, construction, and technology partners actively delivering projects on the ground.
From AI governance and project delivery innovation to flood control, broadband, housing infrastructure, and extreme heat resilience, Infraday Texas is built around practical lessons, real constraints, and actionable next steps for a state growing faster than any other in the country.
Interested in partnering with us? Visit www.infraday.com/partner
Point of contact: Ken Bauco | 646-675-0171 | ken@infraday.com
2026 Speakers Include

















With more than 30 years of experience in public and private-sector transportation leadership positions, he joined the company from the Florida Transportation Builders’ Association (FTBA), where he had served as President since 2018.
Before joining FTBA, Ananth served 22 years with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), where he last held the governor-appointed position of Secretary. At FDOT, Ananth managed a budget of $10 billion and had direct oversight of Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise which is responsible for operating and managing over 300 miles of toll roads and bridges in the state. He also spent five years at national infrastructure firm HNTB, including as its National Transportation Practice Leader.
At SH 130, Ananth leads the company as it continues to pursue opportunities to collaborate with the public and private sectors to improve the transportation and utility infrastructure in the corridor with the goal of enhancing connectivity and encouraging economic development.
Ananth earned a B.S. from the National Institute of Technology in India, and M.E. from the University of Florida.






















Catherine Krantz is CU's Area Director for Broadband, leading CU’s award-winning broadband program. Her team of broadband technical assistance providers work in some of the least connected communities in America and are currently working with 55 rural communities in 4 states, providing community broadband planning, digital opportunity planning, technical assistance, and implementation support, including pre-deployment utility coordination and GIS mapping. Ms. Krantz has been a rural broadband advocate for over ten years and is passionate about bringing high-speed internet to all.



The San Antonio District plans, designs, builds, operates and maintains the state transportation system in 12 counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Uvalde, and Wilson.
Benavidez was named the San Antonio district engineer in December 2023. He has served with TxDOT for over 20 years and has a broad range of engineering and leadership experience in construction, design, planning, project management, inspection, maintenance, and operations. He is committed to delivering a safe and reliable transportation system that increases mobility and enhances the quality of life for all Texans.
As district engineer, he oversees a portfolio of planning projects valued at $11 billion and a construction project portfolio valued at over $5.4 billion dollars. The San Antonio construction portfolio includes two transformative transportation projects aimed at reducing gridlock on the some of the state’s most congested corridors: the I-35 North East Expansion (NEX) project and the Loop 1604 North Expansion .
Throughout his career, Benavidez has been focused on delivering mobility improvements that enhance the connectivity and safety of the state’s transportation system. He has worked on critical projects and initiatives in the Corpus Christi District including the JFK Causeway, SH 89 Relief Route, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act response plan, SH 35 Copano Bay Bridge, Hurricane Harvey response efforts, I-69 East Corridor, SH 44, SH 358, and SH 361.
Benavidez holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineer from Texas A&M University – Kingsville and a Professional Engineering license. He began his TxDOT career as a summer hire in the Corpus Christi District before starting his full-time career as an engineering assistant in the Sinton Area Office. While in Corpus Christi, he went through the district’s engineering rotation program where he served in design and construction roles. Over the years, Benavidez progressed his career in the Corpus Christi District with promotions to assistant area engineer, area engineer, and deputy district engineer. In 2022, he brought his wealth of experience to the San Antonio District as deputy district engineer.



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