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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Tuesday, March 18
Dallas Collaborative for Capital Access Convening
Hosted by The DEC Network
The DEC Network @ Redbird, 3560 West Camp Wisdom Rd., Suite 200, Dallas
noon to 2 p.m.
This event serves as a platform to connect, collaborate, and advance DEC’s shared mission. DEC Network will provide updates on its progress with the Dallas Collaborative for Capital Access (DCCA), a vital initiative aimed at empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs in the community to get access to capital. Lunch will be provided, offering a networking opportunity to engage with fellow collaborators and stakeholders.
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IEEE CVT Luncheon How Amdocs is Revolutionizing the Connected Vehicle Space
Hosted by IEEE CVT
UTD Synergy Park North Building; 3000 Waterview, Richardson
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Explore how Amdocs is revolutionizing the connected vehicle space! Amdocs is making strides in accessibility by leveraging existing street light infrastructure to deploy their innovative solutions. This approach not only simplifies the deployment process but also enhances connectivity and smart city capabilities.
As the manager of our cutting-edge Experience Lab for Telecom, Adam (Jax) Lotia leads a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation. The Amdocs’ lab specializes in exploring and advancing key technologies that shape the future of telecommunications.
If you plan on eating lunch, register by Friday, March 14.
Wednesday, March 19
LogX Conference
Hosted by Texoma Logistics Innovation Engine
UNT Frisco Campus
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Texoma Logistics Innovation Engine team is excited to introduce the inaugural LogX Conference, an innovative event designed to drive advancements in logistics and supply chain management within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a hub for logistics innovation in the United States, DFW is uniquely positioned to shape the future of the industry, and the LogX Conference aims to be at the forefront of this transformative journey.
The LogX Conference will focus on commercializing intellectual property and structuring funding for IP, as well as strategies and structures for raising funds to develop IP. This gathering will bring together thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore these critical areas, foster collaboration, and inspire breakthroughs that will drive the logistics sector forward.
Doors open for coffee at 9:30 a.m. Networking is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Learn more here. Register here.
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Dallas Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneurs Soirée
Hosted by Dallas Entrepreneurs, Startup & Business Coalition
Harwood Tavern, 333 South Harwood Street, Dallas
6 to 8 p.m.
Calling all Tech Startups, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Professionals, Free-lancers, policy-makers, game-changers, and heroes!
Starting 2025 with Dallas’s Best Professional Networking Affair. Please join us for an evening of creativity, inspiration and passionate conversations. Join and raise a glass — make connections with co-founders, partners, coaches or core team members for your start-up; meet fellow professionals and mingle with makers of great and big ideas — take home treats from growing community and some business cards.
RSVP is required. Learn more here.
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1 Million Cups
Various North Texas locations and times
Every Wednesday, 1 Million Cups communities around North Texas and the country meet to give each other “support, encouragement, and feedback over a cup of coffee.” Entrepreneurs present their businesses to the group, but “it’s not a pitch; it’s a chance to learn, collaborate and grow,” organizers say. In North Texas, you’ll find multiple 1MC groups in locations including Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Frisco, Northeast Tarrant County, and Wichita Falls. Some have Zoom live feeds.
Thursday, March 20
Health Wildcatters Alumni Reunion Community Happy Hour
Hosted by Health Wildcatters
Biotech + Hub at Pegasus Park, 3000 Pegasus Dr., Suite 1330, Dallas
5 to 7 p.m.
Join the Health Wildcatters for a fun-filled evening at their Alumni Reunion Community Happy Hour! Connect with the Dallas Community and Health Wildcatters alumni companies from the past 12 years and enjoy the newest art installation by tech founder and artist, Melissa Amoros Sol.
Friday, March 21
2025 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon
Hosted by Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, Soul Reborn, and Cheryl Magazine
The Statler Hotel, 1914 Commerce St., Dallas
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Women of Influence award is presented to individuals who have exhibited extraordinary talent, integrity, and leadership in their respective industries and have shown compassion for causes that elevate women and have helped pave the road for future generations. The 2025 luncheon, themed “The Affirmed Woman,” aims to highlight women with unwavering pursuit of excellence in their respective industries, driving both impact and transformation. The luncheon will include music, awards, performances, networking, and a catered lunch.
Learn more here. Get tickets here.
Tuesday, March 25
HER Genius Pitch Competition
Hosted by Impact Ventures
Alexander Mansion, 4607 Ross Ave., Dallas
6 to 8 p.m.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Impact Ventures is hosting the HER Genius Pitch Competition! This exciting event highlights women founders breaking barriers and making their mark in entrepreneurship. The Top 3 finalists will pitch live to a crowd of supporters and a panel of industry powerhouses.
The event is free, but space is limited. RSVP here.
Wednesday, March 26
The Future of Venture Forum, Part 1
Presented by North Texas Angel Network and The DEC Network
CreateFW, 400 Bryan Ave., Suite 102, Fort Worth
6 to 8 p.m.
Unlock the possibilities of tomorrow at the Future of Venture Forum – Part 1 in partnership with North Texas Angel Network, where innovation meets opportunity! Come for an evening in Fort Worth filled with insights, networking, and inspiration and delve into the forefront of the entrepreneurial landscape. The keynote speaker is Pete O’Neill, chief innovation officer for Texas A&M Innovation
Who Should Attend:
-Series A Entrepreneurs and Startups
-Venture Capitalists
-Angel Investors
-Business Leaders
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the Future of Venture Forum – Part 1. Secure your spot now and be at the forefront of shaping the future of entrepreneurship and venture capital. Come for an evening that promises to inspire, connect, and propel you into the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
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Startup Mania
Hosted by Startup Grind
Mana Tech Loft 10, 21 Southeast 1st Avenue, Miami
7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Join Startup Mania, a Miami event with 400+ attendees, where 64 top seed and Series A founders will battle it out in a March Madness-style pitch competition for the championship belt and cash prize. Plus, enjoy panel sessions with VCs, workshops, private lunches, roundtables, after-parties, a startup concert, and more!
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1 Million Cups
Various North Texas locations and times
Every Wednesday, 1 Million Cups communities around North Texas and the country meet to give each other “support, encouragement, and feedback over a cup of coffee.” Entrepreneurs present their businesses to the group, but “it’s not a pitch; it’s a chance to learn, collaborate and grow,” organizers say. In North Texas, you’ll find multiple 1MC groups in locations including Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Frisco, Northeast Tarrant County, and Wichita Falls. Some have Zoom live feeds.
Thursday, March 27
GDPC Breakfast Series: City of Dallas Zoning Public Policy
Hosted by Greater Dallas Planning Council
Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1700, Dallas
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Learn about the latest in the City of Dallas Zoning Public Policy with a panel of experts: Emily Liu, Director of Planning and Development; Tennell Atkins, Mayor Pro Tem, District 8; Arista Strungys, principal at Camiros Ltd., and a consultant representative on Planning and Development; and Michael Wade, Chief Planner and Project Manager for Planning and Development.
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2025 DFW Transit Oriented Development Summit
Hosted by ULI DFW and DART
W Dallas Hotel at Victory Station, 2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join ULI Dallas-Fort Worth and DART for an exciting new full-day event featuring four insightful panels. Discover the critical role transit agencies play in shaping transit-oriented development (TOD) and delve into the opportunities and challenges that public-private partnerships can bring to the table. The event will also explore the impact of TOD on housing, employment, and taxation. Finally, gain a broader perspective by examining successful transit-oriented development in other states and countries around the world.
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Southwest Venture Forum: Women in Venture Capital
Hosted by the SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
SMU Cox Business School, Collins Center, Dallas
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Attend the Southwest Venture Forum on March 27 for an exclusive conversation with three visionary founders who have successfully navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship and fundraising: Kimmy Scotti, founding and managing partner of Neon; Lindsay Harper, OB/Gyn, founder and CEO of Rosy; and Pialy Aditya, entrepreneur and investor and Chief Strategy Officer at The Republic.
Hear their firsthand experiences securing investment, scaling their ventures, and the key lessons they’ve learned. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or innovation enthusiast, this is your chance to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded professionals.
Saturday, March 29
The SHIFT
Hosted by The SHIFT, a Movement for Women’s Mid-Life Health
Tower Club Dallas
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The SHIFT is a groundbreaking event dedicated to advancing awareness, education, and advocacy for women’s midlife health while positioning North Texas as the Center of Excellence for the Women’s Midlife Movement. Learn from top doctors, researchers, and advocates who are transforming women’s healthcare. This isn’t just an event—it’s a movement to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to take charge of your health. Get evidence-based solutions, challenge outdated narratives, and reclaim your vitality with the experts leading the change! Also check out the VIP Dinner at 6 p.m. March 28.
Tuesday, April 1
DC Finance’s Dallas Family Office & High Net Worth Conference
Hosted by DC Finance
George W. Bush Presidential Center, Dallas
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DC Finance offers not only cutting-edge education but also a networking platform for local and international families that you won’t meet anywhere else. Come meet families from the US as well as from the other side of the Atlantic, who seek investments, partners, or just good friendship. Gain valuable insights and learn fresh innovative ideas from a distinguished panel of experts from all across the globe speaking on a variety of unique topics.
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SMU Impact Lab Pitch Event: Profit With Purpose, Impact Without Limits
Hosted by SMU Impact Lab
SMU Collins Executive Education Center, 3150 Binkley Ave., Dallas
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Join the SMU Impact Lab for an evening of groundbreaking ideas from entrepreneurs building businesses that generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.
The SMU Impact Lab invites you to their biannual Pitch Event showcasing businesses committed to creating positive social and environmental change. Discover innovative solutions across multiple sectors, including equitable healthcare, sustainable design, mental health support systems and emerging artist platforms.
Network with like-minded innovators, investors, and community members passionate about sustainable business and impact investing.
Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6
Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair
Hosted by Deep Ellum Foundation
Crowdus Street in Deep Ellum, between 200 North block and 400 South block, Dallas
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
The third annual Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair (DECAF) returns April 4th – 6th, 2025, transforming Deep Ellum’s iconic streets into a three-day celebration of art, music, community, and culture. As Dallas’ largest arts festival, this free-to-attend event invites tens of thousands of visitors to explore six vibrant blocks overflowing with original art, live performances, and culinary delights.
Festival goers can discover booths from more than 120 fine and decorative artists, while enjoying
sounds from more than 80 bands and performing artists spread across four stages. A wide variety
of food and drink specials will be available throughout the weekend from the neighborhood’s
renowned restaurants and bars.
This year’s featured artist, Aaron Hunt, presents his delightful interpretation of traditional
southern folk art. A pioneer of the southern-style wood carving revival, Aaron explores relatable
themes with a modern, whimsical twist.
Wednesday, April 9
The Pitch 2025
Hosted by United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
6 p.m.
Join United Way of Metropolitan Dallas for North Texas’ most inspiring and exciting live event of the year, as 5 social innovative entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for game-changing prize funding.
As UWMD celebrates its Centennial anniversary, they invite you to their most exhilarating night of the year: The Pitch. Enjoy thrilling live competition, inspiring stories of impact, delicious food, fun music, networking and more!
During this unforgettable event, five social entrepreneurs will pitch their innovative ideas for improving access to education, income and health right here in North Texas. Then YOU and a panel of judges will help decide who will walk away with hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize funding and the title Social Innovator of the Year.
Learn more and get tickets here.
Through Sunday, May 11
Titanic: The Exhibition
Hosted by Imagine and Fever
Pepper Square, 14902 Preston Road
Tickets are timed entry.
The story of one of the most important nautical disasters in history is coming to North Texas with the immersive Titanic: The Exhibition, produced by Imagine and Fever, which will open for a limited engagement in Dallas following a “highly successful” run in Chicago.
The exhibit harkens back to the morning of April 15, 1912, when the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. It’s a story that still captivates and intrigues people to this day.
The largest and most immersive touring Titanic experience, Titanic: The Exhibition is a narrative journey that focuses on the fates of the passengers and crew aboard the sinking ship with stories, artifacts, and ship re-creations.
Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25
EarthX 2025 Congress of Conferences
Hosted by EarthX
Hilton Anatole, Dallas
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Earthx2025, the five-day forum bringing together the world’s foremost leaders in business, investment, innovation, philanthropy, academia, government, public policy, and environmental advocacy, will take place April 21-25, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. This “Congress of Conferences” will feature main stage conferences focused on the future of energy, the circular economy, new conservation strategies, and ocean health and the blue economy.
EarthX 2025 is a dynamic platform that covers the full spectrum of industries, policies, and initiatives shaping the future of our planet. The event seeks to shift public sentiment and policies around environmental action and investment, and it offers an opportunity for attendees to engage with some of the most influential figures shaping the strategies to protect the planet’s future within a unique immersive and interactive forum.
Wednesday, April 30 through Thursday, May 1
Convergence AI Dallas
Hosted by the Dallas Regional Chamber
Irving Convention Center
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This two-day conference will bring together a diverse set of more than 600 leaders, from executives to entrepreneurs, to hear about the latest trends and innovations in artificial intelligence. Learn about the latest applications in artificial intelligence – from generative AI, robotics, automation, and more.
Connect with business leaders from all types of industries and grow your network. Participate in small table discussions led by industry experts around key issues. Events include a reception for Dallas Innovates’ 2025 AI 75, recognizing AI innovators from across North Texas.
Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7
DFW Startup Week
Hosted by DSW and sponsored by Capital One
SMU Cox School of Business, Dallas
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Every year DFW Startup Week—formerly known as Dallas Startup Week—brings together entrepreneurs and changemakers to exchange ideas, collaborate, and grow. Founders are changing the Dallas ecosystem every day and this free annual event, billed as the largest entrepreneurial gathering in North Texas, highlights what’s new and next in the region.
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R E A D N E X T
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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.
