Oracle
DRAFT · INTERNAL REVIEW

Congressional Staff Delegation to Oracle Abilene

Abilene & Shackelford County, Texas — see the largest AI infrastructure project in America, and the West Texas communities behind it.

Tuesday, October 13 – Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The Essentials

At a glance

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton — Abilene Downtown Convention Center

500 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601
Rooms are pre-arranged on a master account — your key packet is waiting at the front desk.

Hotel website ↗ Map ↗

Dinner

Perini Ranch Steakhouse

3002 FM 89, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508
A West Texas institution — caterers to presidents, and neighbors to the project.

Perini Ranch website ↗ Map ↗

Transportation

Private shuttle for the full visit

Dedicated coach meets the group at ABI baggage claim and handles every transfer through DFW drop-off.

Weather

Classic October in West Texas

Typically mid-80s by day, mid-50s at night. Sunny, dry, and breezy — bring a layer.

Day 1 · Travel & Shackelford County

Tuesday, October 13

DCA → AbileneTravel day
8:20 AM ET
Depart Washington (DCA) AA 1987 to Dallas–Fort Worth, connecting to AA 3468 to Abilene (ABI).
12:58 PM CT
Wheels down, Abilene Shuttle to the DoubleTree. Snacks and drinks on board.
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Welcome Lunch & Oracle in Texas 101 Catered lunch with a short briefing on Oracle's Texas footprint — people, investment, and the Abilene project. Hotel check-in packets distributed. SPEAKERS TBC
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Executive time Settle in, catch up on email, stretch your legs downtown.
3:45 PM
Depart for Shackelford County site ~30 minutes north. See the next phase of the project at its earliest stage.
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Shackelford County site visit Orientation and overlook of the future campus.
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Dinner at Perini Ranch Steakhouse Under the lights on the south grounds, with hosts Tom & Lisa Perini and friends of the project.
8:30 PM
Return to hotel Overnight at the DoubleTree.
Day 2 · Oracle Abilene

Wednesday, October 14

Campus day → home
Morning
Breakfast at leisure Hotel restaurant — no programming, order what you like.
8:30 AM
Depart for the Oracle Abilene campus Snacks and drinks on board.
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Campus orientation & tour Full campus tour including a data center hall. Safety gear provided on site. CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Community Impact Panel What the project means on the ground — with Food Bank of West Central Texas, Abilene Heritage Square, Habitat for Humanity and the Community Foundation of Abilene.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
State & Local Perspectives Abilene's civic leadership on jobs, growth, and what it takes to land the largest project in the region's history. SPEAKERS TBC
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Closing remarks
12:30 PM
Depart for DFW Boxed lunches, snacks, and drinks on board. ~3 hours with a comfort stop.
6:55 PM CT
Depart DFW AA 2752 to Washington (DCA), arriving 10:55 PM ET.
Logistics

Travel notes

Flights

Out: AA 1987 DCA→DFW (8:20 AM), connecting AA 3468 DFW→ABI, arriving 12:58 PM.
Home: AA 2752 DFW→DCA (6:55 PM → 10:55 PM). We drive the return leg to DFW together — no connection to catch.

Before You Fly

TSA PreCheck strongly encouraged. Carry-on only if you can — the schedule is tight on arrival day.

Site Access

Both locations are active construction sites. Names are pre-cleared with site security in advance; bring a government-issued photo ID.

Pack Smart

What to bring & wear

Dress Code

Business casual throughout. No suits required — this is West Texas.

For the Site Tours

Closed-toe shoes are required (comfortable ones — you'll be walking). Hard hats and vests are provided on site.

The Elements

Sunglasses and sunscreen. A light jacket for the evening — and yes, it will be windy.

Reach Us Anytime

Contacts

Allison O'Brien Oracle — trip host +1 (202) 247-1378
Will Christoferson Sibco Creative — on-tour logistics +1 (325) 370-0438
Trish Dressen Sibco Creative — logistics +1 (325) 665-1527