

ABOUT THE EVENT & 2025 THEME:
Welcome! The North Texas region is experiencing unprecedented growth that is expected to continue for the next several decades. To meet the demand on natural resources, the built environment must continue to expand. This includes housing, especially affordable housing products, highway construction, rapid transit expansion, schools, and many other factors.
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This year’s theme should focus on how we, as planners, can prepare our communities and region for growth and how we react to the very real demands on the built infrastructure. Do we plan or do we react? What is the most efficient way to grow a small town into a city? How do we maintain fairness and equity in the housing market? These are the questions we would like to see covered by FNT 2025.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: The Honorable Andy Eads, Denton County Judge

Judge Eads has served on the Denton County Commissioners Court since 2007. On January 1, 2019, he became County Judge. Previously, he served Denton County as Commissioner for Precinct 4. He has focused on cutting taxes while addressing the increasing demands of one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas.
Judge Eads is the past Chairman of the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) for the DFW region. He has served on the Council for more than fifteen years. Civic leadership and actively fostering relationships with the non-profits in Denton County are among Judge Eads’ highest priorities.
Judge Eads began his public service career in the Town of Addison, where he researched and authored the book “Addison, Texas: A Pictorial History.” He is a native Texan and a fifth-generation resident of Denton County. He received his BBA from Howard Payne University and his Master of Public Administration from the University of North Texas.
VOLUNTER OPPORTUNITIES
ATTENTION CONFERENCE ATTENDEES: We need your help with Day-of-Event activities! If you can contribute 1 to 2 hours of your time, it would be greatly appreciated. Student attendees are especially encouraged to volunteer. Please note, while FNT values and appreciates your support, we cannot offer free registration for volunteers. Thank you!
Here are the ways you can help:
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Vendor /Sponsor Check In/Step up support
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Registration Desk
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Greeter/Name Tag Checker
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Lunch Tag Checker
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Session Room Monitor (*great for students*)
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End of Day Support
Click the button below to view detailed descriptions of each role in the Google Sheet. Find the time(s) and role(s) you'd like to volunteer for, then add your name and email address directly on the sheet. We’ll confirm your assignment before the event.