San Antonio Launches Innovation Group
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones launched the Economic Security Advisory Group (ESAG) to boost the city's competitiveness in AI, quantum tech, and other advanced industries.
The ESAG will be composed of leaders from various sectors including tech, business, and academia. The group's focus will be on providing guidance to the city on strategies to attract investment and talent in these high-growth areas. The formation of the ESAG comes as San Antonio seeks to diversify its economy and become a hub for technological innovation. The city has seen growth in its tech sector in recent years, but faces competition from other major Texas cities like Austin and Dallas. Mayor Jones emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve the city's economic goals. The advisory group is expected to release its initial recommendations later this year.
