McCombs Business Outlook Event February 12, 2026 Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch McCombs School of Business and The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas invite you to Energy: Reliability, Responsibility, and Resilience in a Transforming Economy As part of the 2026 Business Outlook Series “Focus on the Future” Join Texas business leaders, economists, and academics as we reflect on a year defined by transformation and consider what’s next in energy in Houston, one of the state’s fastest-growing metro areas. Thursday, February 12, Houston 7:30 a.m.: Breakfast and Networking 8:30 a.m.: Expert Panel Discussions General Admission: $60 Table for Nine: $480 (limited availability) A $6.25 service fee will be added per order; price includes breakfast. CPE credits offered. MODERATED BY Lillian Mills Dean, McCombs School of Business Speakers Garrett Golding, Assistant Vice President for Energy Programs, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Craig Friou, BBA, MPA ’96, Chief Financial Officer, EnCap Investments Jack Balagia, B.A. ’73, J.D. ’76, Executive Director, Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center, Adjunct Professor, UT School of Law Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas — Houston Branch REGISTER