Texas Brain Economy Summit Insights

Executive Summary

In June 2026, Kimberly J. Lewis attended the Texas Brain Economy Summit in Houston on behalf of Slalom, where global leaders from healthcare, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, higher education, government, venture capital, and industry gathered to explore the future of the Brain Economy.

Following the summit, Kimberly developed a comprehensive executive insights report that synthesizes key themes, emerging trends, and strategic opportunities discussed throughout the conference. The publication also includes recommendations illustrating how organizations can support Brain Economy initiatives through human-centered transformation, responsible AI adoption, workforce development, organizational change, learning, and innovation.

This publication is featured on Understanding Neurodiversity because it helps connect the broader conversation around brain health, neurodiversity, mental well-being, neuroscience, and workforce readiness to the future of our communities, workplaces, and global economy.

About this publication

This publication demonstrates how conversations about brain health are expanding beyond medicine into:

• Workforce Transformation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Education
• Innovation
• Economic Development
• Mental Health
• Cognitive Performance
• Neurodiversity
• Human-Centered Leadership
• Public Policy

It serves as an accessible resource for professionals, educators, caregivers, organizational leaders, and anyone interested in understanding why protecting and developing brain health has become a strategic global priority. The summit emphasized Brain Capital — the cognitive, emotional, creative, and adaptive capacity of people — as an increasingly important driver of economic growth and societal well-being.