Gina Hinojosa, Candidate for Texas Governor, Joins Panel at The Creative Futures Conference, April 10
Hinojosa, Rep. Diego Bernal, Lt. Governor Candidate Marcos Velez and Moderator
Saadia Mirza to Explore How Media and Branding Shape Political Narratives
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Gina Hinojosa, Candidate for Texas Governor, Joins Panel at The Creative Futures Conference, April 10
Hinojosa, Rep. Diego Bernal, Lt. Governor Candidate Marcos Velez and Moderator
Saadia Mirza to Explore How Media and Branding Shape Political Narratives
WHAT:
Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate for Texas Governor, will join State
Representative Diego Bernal, and Texas Lieutenant Governor candidate Marcos Vélez
at the inaugural Creative Futures Conference on April 10 in San Antonio.
Titled “Branding, Media, and Politics: The Stories We Believe,” the panel discussion
will explore how storytelling, branding and digital media influence political identity, public
perception and voter behavior.
Moderated by TikTok political creator Saadia Mirza, the one-hour conversation will
examine how political narratives are created, amplified and sometimes manipulated
across today’s media landscape. Panelists will also discuss how authenticity can still
resonate with audiences in a highly fragmented media environment.
WHO:
Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate for Texas Governor
Diego Bernal, Texas State Representative (D)
Marcos Vélez, Democratic candidate for Texas Lieutenant Governor
Saadia Mirza, TikTok political creator (moderator)
WHEN:
Thursday, April 10
2:45-3:45 p.m.
WHERE:
Geekdom Event Centre
131 Soledad St., 78205
VISUALS FOR MEDIA:
• Panel discussion with political leaders and media creators
• Audience Q&A with conference attendees
• Interviews with speakers and organizers
Background:
The inaugural Creative Futures Conference will take place April 10-11, 2026, in
downtown San Antonio, convening creators, entrepreneurs, technologists and cultural
leaders to examine how creativity is shaping the future of business, technology and
cities.
Designed to catalyze collaboration and innovative ideas, the two-day conference will
feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops and immersive experiences at
the intersection of creativity, technology and entrepreneurship. Attendees will include
designers, founders, artists, developers, strategists and community leaders from across
Texas and the United States.
The Creative Futures Con is supported by Geekdom, Adobe, Whataburger, 300 Main,
Downtown West and Japhet Media.
Tickets, schedules and additional information are available at
https://www.thecreativefutures.com/
About The Creative Futures Conference
The Creative Futures Conference is a new annual summit based in San Antonio that brings
together creators, innovators and entrepreneurs to explore the future of creative industries,
technology and cultural impact. Through keynote talks, workshops, panels and collaborative
experiences, the conference empowers participants to connect, learn and help shape the future
of creativity and innovation. Learn more at https://www.thecreativefutures.com/.
