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The Woodlands Chamber announces Speakers for the 2026 Woodlands Area Business Summit

By The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce | September 3, 2026

The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an impressive slate of speakers for the 2026 Woodlands Area Business Summit, presented by Fidium.

Designed especially for small to mid-size businesses, emerging leaders and established executives, the Summit offers a full day of practical education focused on the issues shaping today’s workplace and tomorrow’s opportunities. Each session is built to provide takeaways attendees can apply directly in their organizations.

A cornerstone of the Summit is its focus on elevating the incredible expertise within our own Chamber membership. Panelists and breakout session presenters are Chamber members who are recognized leaders and subject matter experts in their fields.

This year’s theme, Thrive, reflects the mindset businesses need in a changing environment: the ability to connect, know and grow with confidence. Attendees will hear from a dynamic keynote speaker, take part in a panel discussion and choose from breakout sessions across five education tracks:

AI & Business Technology
Business Operations
Leadership & Management
Legal/Policy
Sales & Marketing.

In just six years, the Business Summit has become the premier business conference in the region, bringing together the people, ideas and resources that help strengthen our business community.

Keynote Speaker Chris Westfall is an entrepreneur and business coach, recognized as the US National Elevator Pitch Champion. A regular contributor to Forbes, and the author of four books, Chris helps people to access a new kind of conversation. He provides an innovative perspective on human performance, state of mind and personal communication skills.

*Chris Westfall; Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Chamber*

Visit the Chamber website for a full list of speakers and topics.

As part of our commitment to serving as a professional and community resource for our members, The Chamber is proud to deliver high-impact educational experiences that inspire growth, innovation and success.

The Woodlands Area Business Summit will be held Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Conroe, located at 1001 Grand Central Parkway, Conroe, TX. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at woodlandschamber.org/the-woodlands-area-business-summit/.

Source: The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce