DDI’s 2026 Annual Meeting, presented by Dallas College, brought together more than 650 influential leaders and stakeholders to explore Downtown’s achievements and future vision. The event featured the passing of the gavel to DDI’s new Board Chair Amy Lewis Hofland, a President’s report delivered by President & CEO Jennifer Scripps, the presentation of the prestigious Groundbreaker Award to former DDI President & CEO John Crawford, and a panel discussion exploring how cultivating the next generation of talent reshapes the future, growth, and economic vitality of Downtown Dallas.