Nation's Largest Gathering of Hispanic Business Decision-Makers Heads to Fort Worth for 47th Annual USHCC National Conference

Business leaders, chambers of commerce, corporate executives and policymakers from across the country will convene September 14–16 to advance opportunity, innovation, and America's economic growth

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) will bring the nation's most influential business leaders, chamber leaders, corporate executives, policymakers and Hispanic Chamber leaders to Fort Worth, Texas, September 14–16 for the 47th Annual USHCC National Conference taking place at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

This year's theme is "Unstoppable: Achieving Success and Powering America's Growth." The USHCC conference will convene business leaders from across the country for three days of high-level conversations, ranging from AI, to business development, procurement opportunities in infrastructure and transportation, a women's luncheon, awards gala and networking focused on strengthening Hispanic enterprise and the broader American economy.

The key stakeholders and special speakers taking the stage will be:

• Jackie Puente, Vice President External Affairs, Comcast Corporation
• Victor Arias, CEO, Encantado Advisors
• Ambassador Ken Salazar, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, former U.S. Senator and former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
• Ross Perot Jr., Chairman of Hillwood and Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Luana Lopes Lara, Co-Founder and COO of Kalshi
• Adriana Cruz, Executive Director of the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor
• Allen Gutierrez, Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), U.S. Department of Transportation
• Alex Meade, Texas Transportation Commissioner
• Mattie Parker, Mayor of Fort Worth
• Bret Perkins, Senior Vice President of External and Government Affairs, Comcast Corporation
• Allen Nye, CEO of Oncor
• Nat Pieper, Chief Commercial Officer of American Airlines
• Ramiro A. Cavazos, President & CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The conference will also feature leading companies shaping business and culture, including:

• Comcast Corporation
• PNC
• Spectrum Reach
• JPMC
• Huntington Bank
• Thrivent
• Visa

"Fort Worth is the perfect backdrop for this year's theme, 'Unstoppable,' because the city captures exactly what Hispanic entrepreneurs bring to the American economy – tenacity, ingenuity and an unrelenting drive to grow," said Ramiro A. Cavazos, President & CEO, USHCC. "We'll bring together the policymakers, corporate leaders and business owners who are shaping the future of access to capital, capacity building, and contracts across the country."

Exclusive announcements and new data shaping the Hispanic business landscape from:

• MetLife
• Latino Donor Collaborative
• Airbnb
• Spectrum Reach
• Wells Fargo

Celebrating Excellence in Hispanic Business

The conference will culminate with the USHCC Awards Gala on September 16, honoring businesses, corporations and Hispanic Chambers whose leadership is creating measurable economic and community impact.

The USHCC will recognize its 2026 honorees, including:

• Corporation of the Year: Tony Jimenez, President, CEO & Fouder, MicroTech
• Small Business Person of the Year: Javier Diaz, CEO, OSI Engineering
• Chamber of the Year – Small: Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Chamber of the Year – Medium: West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Chamber of the Year – Large: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana
• ERG Winner – Oscar Health
• Ohtli Award – Rosa Navejar, President & CEO, The Rios Group

"Our National Conference is where the small business community comes together not just to network, but to build the partnerships and pipelines that translate directly into jobs, contracts and economic prosperity," said Jackie Puente, USHCC Board Chairwoman. "This year's agenda highlights the opportunities our members tell us matter most, and I'm proud that Fort Worth will host the leaders who are putting those ideas into action."

The 47th Annual USHCC National Conference takes place September 14–16, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Members of the media interested in covering the conference or requesting interviews with USHCC leadership, speakers, award recipients or participating business leaders may contact Tatiana Peralta at [email protected].

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is America's largest small business advocacy group, representing over 260 local chambers and business associations nationwide and partners with hundreds of major American corporations. Annually, more than $4.4 trillion GDP is contributed by U.S. Latinos, forming a vital economic force. The USHCC is dedicated to supporting 70 million Latinos nationwide. The USHCC actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of more than five million Hispanic-owned businesses.

SOURCE United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce