Hillwood recently hosted its fourth annual Forward Fort Worth mobility innovation summit, bringing together more than 150 supply chain executives, entrepreneurs, and investors from around the world. The event focused on advancing and commercializing mobility innovation across the supply chain, reinforcing North Texas as a premier hub for next-generation logistics and transportation technology.
The AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ) continues to drive collaboration at the intersection of supply chain technology, autonomy, and advanced infrastructure. As the 12th largest city in the U.S., Fort Worth stands at a critical crossroads of commerce, boasting one of the nation’s top freight markets—an ideal environment for pioneering mobility solutions.
“Forward Fort Worth is more than just a summit—it’s about building real connections that lead to action,” said Ian Kinne, Director of Logistics Innovation at Hillwood. “Over two days, we brought together some of the sharpest minds in mobility and logistics to share ideas and take meaningful steps toward innovation that drives real impact—for businesses and communities alike. At Hillwood, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to help shape the future alongside so many forward-thinking partners.”
A Dynamic Lineup of Thought Leaders and Industry Experts
The summit opened with remarks from Mike Berry, President of Hillwood, at Hotel Drover in Mule Alley. Day two featured Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and a keynote fireside chat between Kevin McCarthy, 55th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Ross Perot, Jr., Chairman of The Perot Group & Hillwood.
The event’s panel discussions explored critical topics shaping the future of logistics and mobility, including:
- Off-Road Autonomy: Building supply chain efficiency today, preparing for tomorrow
- Reimagining Logistics: Game-changing technologies transforming the industry
- Port Innovation: Adapting to a changing landscape
- Investment Strategies: The intersection of defense and supply chain innovation
- Autonomous Trucking: The business case for scalable adoption
Industry leaders from Apex Advisors, BNSF Railway, Forterra, PepsiCo, Aerolane, UPS Flight Forward, Radia, Inc., Lynxis, IMC Companies, Hapag-Lloyd AG, Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership, NewRoad Capital Partners, UP Partners, Trousdale Ventures, The Road to Autonomy, Uber Freight, FedEx, and Torc Robotics shared insights on cutting-edge advancements and strategic investments shaping the future of mobility.
The Future of Mobility Innovation is Here
With a strong foundation of public-private partnerships, a rapidly expanding technology ecosystem, and access to a robust logistics network, the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone remains a catalyst for real-world deployment and commercialization of mobility solutions.
