
About the Forum
A curated event focused on the systems and sectors that keep the DFW region growing, operating, and resilient. The Critical Infrastructure Forum brings together leaders, operators, advisors, and ecosystem participants to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, advanced energy, dual-use, and cybersecurity across North Texas.
Join the region’s business leaders for a candid discussion on where opportunities are emerging — and how to position your firm for the next wave of growth.
Event Details
September 24th 2026
2pm-6pm
Fort Worth Club
Registration Opening Soon
Sponsors
JSM Partners
Attendees & Speakers
Join a curated group of capital, engineering, technology, cybersecurity, and advisory leaders examining the systems powering DFW’s critical infrastructure.


Build New Relationships
A platform for relationship-building, sponsor positioning, strategic introductions, panel participation, private conversations, and insight capture around DFW’s most consequential growth constraints.
Speakers
*Additional speakers to be announced

Drew Scheberle
Executive Director
National Security Innovation Council

Heath Carter
CEO
TekConcierge

Meagan Crawford
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
SpaceFund

Michael Hill
Founder
Uncrewed Aerospace

Nikki Morris
Executive Director
Ralph Lowe Energy Institute TCU
Agenda
*subject to change
- 2:00pm-2:30pm Check-In and networking
- 2:30pm-2:45pm Fireside Chat
- 2:45pm-3:30pm Panel 1
- 3:30pm-4:00pm Break/Networking
- 4:00pm-4:45pm Panel 2
- 4:45pm-6:00pm Networking/Event End
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For inquiries, contact
James Sackey
james@jamessackey.marketing









