USW Utility Group sponsors the 2019 Houston Gateway to the Americas’ second annual conference. The conference took place Monday, August 26th, at the Partnership Tower in Downtown Houston. This conference focuses on bringing Houston and the Americas’ closer together, as well as generating greater opportunities in society. The presenters focused on giving insight into how the different industries, such as; international trade, energy, public health, and water, can help other countries advance on a global scale. The world’s population is growing faster than ever, and technology is advancing every day, changing the way of life tremendously. In attendance were a variety of elected officials, contributing to great discussions involving the City of Houston’s growth and preparation for being the gateway to America.