Boardman goes Texas – Join the excursion to Houston & Austin!

Join the Boardman excursion to Texas! Experience one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business hubs in the United States. Expand your network, uncover new growth opportunities, and get inspired!

On this excursion to Houston and Austin, you will gain insights into the Texan and U.S. business environment, technology ecosystem, market opportunities and go-to market strategies.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with local business leaders and investors, experience Texas’s open, relationship-driven business culture, and build meaningful connections across two of the most influential business hubs in the U.S. Interest in Finland and Finnish expertise in Texas has never been stronger.

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DATE AND PRICE

WHERE: Houston and Austin, Texas, USA.

WHEN: The main program, including company visits, meetings, networking events, and seminars, will take place from October 26–30, 2026.

• Houston: October 26–28, 2026
• Austin: October 28–30, 2026

An informal welcoming dinner for participants in Houston will be hosted on Sunday, October 25, 2026

Early bird advantage: The program cost is €2,800 + VAT if you register before April 30, 2026. After this, program cost will be €3,300 + VAT.

WHY HOUSTON AND AUSTIN?

• Houston is one of the largest and most international business hubs in the U.S. It is a global leader in energy, cleantech, life sciences, space, logistics, and industrial innovation, with direct access to major corporations, ports, and international markets.
• The Consulate General of Finland was opened in Houston in December 2025, further strengthening the growing ties between Texas and Finland.
• Austin is one of the fastest-growing technology and startup ecosystems in the U.S., known for its dense network of startups, venture capital, accelerators, and tech talent. With a significant presence of Big Tech companies such as Tesla, Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon, Austin is a city where global technology leaders establish secondary headquarters, startups scale rapidly, and applied artificial intelligence meets industry.
• Austin Tech Week will coincide with our visit, bringing a highly relevant dimension to the program.

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travel and accommodation arrangements

• Each participant will cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.
• We recommend a selected hotel for participants and provide examples of flights that align with the program schedule.

REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY

The number of participants is limited. Places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that reservation fee is 500€. You can cancel your registration free of charge until April 30th, 2026. Reservation fees will be sent at the beginning of May.

You do not need to be a member of the Boardman network to join the trip.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, please contact Taina Brandstack at taina.brandstack@boardman.fi or +358 440 199 553.