Class Day 6 — 8/5/26 - Mission Possible: San Antonio’s Innovation Advantage

San Antonio is rapidly evolving into a center for innovation, driven by major advancements in research, cybersecurity, aerospace, and military technology. This class day showcases the collaborations fueling this momentum—from the groundbreaking merger of UT Health San Antonio and UTSA, forming the city’s first Tier 1 research institution, to the transformative impact of Tech Port SA. Participants will explore the development of San Antonio’s cyber hub downtown, the resurgence of aerospace and related K–12 pathways, and the ambitious expansion underway at Brooks. This day highlights the people and partnerships shaping the future of the region’s innovation economy.