North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details. For ongoing events, click here.
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Wednesday, July 22
Frisco Plug-In
Hosted by Plug and Play Frisco
Comerica Banking Center, 17 Cowboys Way, Frisco
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Come join Plug and Play Frisco for a morning of innovation and networking at 17 Cowboys Way (Comerica Banking Center). This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the tech and startup community. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about the latest trends in innovation, this event is for you. Enjoy a cup of coffee while discussing groundbreaking ideas and forging new partnerships. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of Frisco’s thriving innovation scene!
Monday, July 27 through Tuesday, July 28
FinTEX-Insurance Conference
Hosted by The Center for Finance Strategy & Innovation (CFSI)
UT Dallas
This dynamic session will cover four key themes driving transformation:
- The Future of Insurance: Trends and Disruptive Technologies
Discover how AI, blockchain, IoT, and other emerging technologies are revolutionizing every aspect of the insurance value chain—from underwriting to claims. - Data, Ethics, and Regulation in the Age of Digital Insurance
Navigate the ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges posed by algorithmic decision-making, data-driven underwriting, and InsurTech innovation. - Operational Transformation: From Legacy Systems to Agile Infrastructure
Learn how insurers are rebuilding their technology foundations to unlock speed, agility, and efficiency across the enterprise. - Customer-Centric Innovation: Personalization, Access, and Trust
Examine how insurers are leveraging technology to create hyper-personalized, accessible, and frictionless experiences that put customers at the center.
Whether you’re a student, professional, or enthusiast, this event offers actionable insights, networking opportunities, and a front-row seat to the future of insurance.
Tuesday, July 28
Leader Speaker Series: What It Takes to Host the World
Hosted by Fort Worth Chamber
Palmwood Event and Conference, 640 Taylor St. Suite 1300, Fort Worth
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join the Fort Worth Chamber’s Leaders Speaker Series, presented by Fidelity Investments, for a behind-the-scenes conversation with the leaders who helped prepare our region for one of the largest sporting events in the world. From securing the bid and coordinating across host cities to managing transportation, aviation operations, public safety and the visitor experience, this discussion will explore what it took to successfully host millions of fans on the global stage.
Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7
DFW Startup Week
Hosted by The DEC Network
Collins Executive Education Center, Dallas
Various dates and times during the week
DFW Startup Week (DSW) is The DEC Network’s largest, premiere event for DFW small business owners and entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Capital One, the program includes a five day celebration that builds momentum and opportunity around entrepreneurship and innovation. DSW began in 2015 (11th Annual Event) with the goal of orchestrating an entire week of entrepreneurial activities that equip, encourage, and educate the North Texas Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. DSW was also created to help increase the awareness and impact of the entrepreneurial community across North Texas.
Thursday, August 13
Dallas Meetup at Texas Live
Hosted by Dallas Meetup
Texas Live! 1650 E. Randol Mill Blvd., Arlington
5 to 8 p.m.
Leading up to North Texas Giving Day, DallasMeetup is featuring leaders from Communities Foundation of Texas, American Heart Association, WFAA, Texas Trees, Downtown Dallas Inc., North Texas Disability Chamber, Kaleidoscope Park and more.
DallasMeetup is a big-tent, industry-agnostic networking mixer that encourages a large coalition of laptop-class practitioners to attend.
Thursday, September 17
The Resilience Gap: How to strengthen the teen brain in a tech-obsessed world
Hosted by Center for BrainHealth
2200 W. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas
6 to 8:15 p.m.
Recently featured on 60 Minutes, Eva Telzer, PhD, and Mitch Prinstein, PhD, talk about what is going on inside the brain during the teen years – a key time for brain development – and the external forces helping shape it, for better or worse. Experts in this emerging field of study, they are co-directors of one of the Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the only centers dedicated to studying the impact of social media on the developing mind and brain. Sponsored by Tammy and Tim Hughes.
Monday, September 21 through Wednesday, September 23
Data Center World Power
Hosted by Informa
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine
Save the date
Data Center World Power, North America’s premier conference dedicated exclusively to the intersection of data centers and power infrastructure, will return September 21-23 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine. Building on the momentum of its inaugural event, the second annual conference will convene data center operators, energy providers, technology innovators and infrastructure leaders as growing AI workloads and accelerating data center development place unprecedented demands on power infrastructure.
The Data Center World Power 2026 conference program is structured around four strategic tracks that comprehensively address the power ecosystem challenges facing data center operators: Power Sourcing & Grid Integration, Alternative Power & Energy Innovation, AI, Power Density & Thermal Management, and Ecosystem Business Strategy & Workforce Development.
Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 2
Texas Startup & Tech Week
Hosted by AURP
Coming to a Texas city near you
Save the date
Texas Startup & Tech Week begins September 28 and culminates on October 2 — the 191st anniversary of when the “COME AND TAKE IT” flag was raised sparking the Texas Revolution. That same spirit of independence and scrappiness, the courage to fight for a cause on your own terms, and the refusal to back down to a larger force, is the same energy that drives every innovator making a big bet no matter the odds. Texas Innovation Week gatherings are for those who plant the flag and get to work.
Tuesday, September 29
General Counsel Conference Southwest
Hosted by Law.com
Arts District Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave., Dallas
Save the date; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Are you ready to sharpen your legal expertise, expand your network with top industry leaders, and unlock new opportunities for career growth? At the General Counsel Conference Southwest, you’ll connect with legal experts and peers from across the region while gaining critical insights into today’s most pressing issues, emerging trends, and best practices. Stay ahead of the curve with strategies designed to help you navigate the evolving legal landscape. Join us for a dynamic program built to equip today’s general counsel with the tools to tackle economic pressures, harness the power of emerging legal technologies, and drive success in an increasingly complex environment.
Tuesday, September 29 through Thursday, October 1
AURP International Conference
Hosted by AURP
Pegasus Park, Dallas
Save the date
AURP is proud to convene its 2026 International Conference at Pegasus Park—one of the nation’s most dynamic, mission-driven innovation districts and a powerful example of how place-based strategy accelerates impact.
Hosted in Dallas, Texas, this year’s conference will bring together AURP members and global innovation leaders for executive-level dialogue, high-value networking, and curated learning experiences. From strategic plenaries and collaborative working sessions to behind-the-scenes tours of Pegasus Park and engagement with the region’s thriving life sciences community, the program will highlight how intentional investment, cross-sector partnerships, and research park leadership drive sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.
Pegasus Park stands at the forefront of advancing new industries—particularly in life sciences—while strengthening community outcomes. Together with AURP’s mission to foster innovation, commercialization, and vibrant knowledge communities, the 2026 conference will showcase Dallas as a model for forward-looking ecosystem development.
Thursday, October 1
Texas Venture Fest: North Texas 2025
Hosted by Texas Founders Arena
Arlington location TBD
Save the date
The Texas Venture Fest is a day of networking and programming highlighting the ecosystem of entrepreneur support. More than 15 cities simultaneously host this statewide phenomenon, across our small towns and the nation’s biggest metropoles, 3,000+ Texans gather to help innovation flourish! This event is part of the larger statewide innovation week (Texas Startup & Tech Week (9/28-10/2), see listing above).
Wednesday, October 21
Venture Dallas 2026
Hosted by Venture Dallas
Old Parkland, 3819 Maple Ave., Dallas
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Save the date
Venture Dallas 2026 is introducing a new setting and a refined format — complete with multiple stages and spaces, curated networking alongside elevated, immersive experiences, including start up pitches. Save the date. Look for more information and tickets soon.
Through September 7, 2026
Soccer: More Than a Game
Exhibition at The Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N. Field St.., Dallas
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed on Tuesday
Soccer: More Than a Game at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science boosts the cultural and educational impact of this summer’s World Cup by providing STEM education experiences for visitors, encouraging regional tourism, and offering a world-class attraction for visitors to enjoy while in North Texas.
Visitors receive an RFID (radio-frequency identification) bracelet that documents guests’ choices, creations, and progress throughout the exhibition. Guests can join a team; construct a stadium; design jerseys; create mascots; test their athletic skills; and participate in physical, mental, and digital challenges connecting soccer with science.
Twenty engagement zones and multiple photo opportunities allow visitors to step into the locker room, onto the pitch, and behind the scenes to explore everything from biomechanics and physics of the game to the data analytics and career pathways that power soccer on and off the field.
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The hybrid event in August will take place in person at SMU and virtually. The seventh annual Dallas Startup Week powered by Capital One is Dallas-Fort Worth's largest event focused on driving entrepreneurial success, economic impact, and innovation in the region.
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You'll find deadlines coming up for a new accelerator program; and many more opportunities.
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You’ve found Dallas Innovates’ archive of news briefs from July to September 2021.
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Nonprofit BUiLT is hosting the event to highlight the success and possibilities of Black tech talent in the region. “There is no talent pipeline problem,” says Peter Beasley, co-founder of the Blacks United in Leading Technology International. “Black tech talent is widely available, especially in North Texas.”
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With Dallas ranked as one of the top cities in America for tech pros, UT Dallas and Fullstack have launched four skills training bootcamps focused on coding, cybersecurity, data analytics, and DevOps. The online bootcamps begin in November with tuition at $11,995 each.
