Events

The Last Word: Winners Announced for Mid‑Cities ‘Beats for Good’ Competition

by | Oct 4, 2024
Beats for Good—a high school music competition for students in the Arlington, Hurst-Euless-Bedford, and Mansfield school districts—invited students to put their best performances forward by submitting videos of their talent in action. Back on September 6, the top judged entries were posted online with visitors asked to vote for their favorites—and the winners are in. First place went to 2024 Arlington High School graduate Mason Moore and his spellbinding acoustic guitar rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." 
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The Last Word: On Saturday’s 2nd Annual ‘Get Connected Dallas’ Event, Featuring Robot Petting Zoos, Tech Workshops, and More
by | Oct 3, 2024
The Oct. 5 event at For Oak Cliff in Dallas will bring the latest in tech, connection, and innovation to the heart of the community—including a robot petting zoo, tech workshops, the Innovate & Create Digital Art Challenge, DJ-spun music and arts entertainment, and more
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BioNTX To Honor Renibus Therapeutics CEO with its 2024 Dennis K. Stone Award at iC³ Conference
by | Oct 2, 2024
Renibus CEO Jeff Keyser will be acknowledged as the award recipient at the 10th Annual iC³ Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit on Thursday, the first day of the Oct. 3-4 summit at the Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center.
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It’s Baaack: Invasion Car Show Roars Into Deep Ellum Oct. 26 for 16th Year
by | Sep 27, 2024
Hosted by THEM! Texas Car Club on Oct. 26, the free-to-the-public Invasion Car Show will feature pre-1965 cars from across Texas and beyond taking over a quarter mile of historic Deep Ellum. The car club and show were inspired by the cult classic '50s sci-fi film about the atomic age—and an invading gang of supersized ants.
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Global Accelerator MassChallenge Brings MC|Innovate to Dallas for Second Year

by | Sep 19, 2024
Startups, investors, and corporate innovators will gather for the free two-day event at Pegasus Park in Dallas on September 24-25. As MassChallenge celebrates its 15th anniversary, expect a live $25K pitch competition, behind-the-scenes "founder diaries," and a special "I am an innovator" installation highlighting 15 years of startup impact.
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EarthX Half-Earth Day Conference in October To Explore the Future of Energy
by | Sep 18, 2024
The highly interactive conference, titled "Maximizing Energy, Minimizing Environmental Impact: Shaping a Policy and Regulatory Strategy for the Future of Energy," will be held Tuesday, October 22, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
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37 Texas Women Artists Selected for Vignette Art Fair 2024 in Dallas
by | Sep 17, 2024
The sixth annual event will be free to the public Oct. 18-19 at Dallas Market Hall, with a VIP benefit preview on Oct. 17. The art fair exclusively features works by Texas women artists in an effort to promote, support, and connect exceptional yet under-represented regional talent.
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‘Smart Spaces’ Conference Returns to North Texas, Spotlights IoT Innovation in Multifamily and Hospitality
by | Sep 12, 2024
Parks Associates' "Smart Spaces" conference in Richardson will bring together property owners, building managers, and tech leaders to discuss innovations in the industry Sept. 24-25. Keynote speakers from Amazon Key, Luma Residential, and Stoneweg US promise insights from industry heavyweights.
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Susan G. Komen to Host Fort Worth ‘More Than Pink’ Walk and Plano ‘Race for the Cure’ in October

by | Sep 9, 2024
Dallas-based Susan G. Komen said the "Dallas North Texas Race for the Cure" will take place in Plano on Saturday, Oct. 19, and the Fort Worth "More Than Pink" Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. Komen is the world’s leading breast cancer organization.
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Dallas-Based Flamenco Fever To Launch Texas Flamenco Festival During Hispanic Heritage Month
by | Sep 3, 2024
From flamenco guitarists to celebrated dancers to stirring vocal artists, performers from around the world will be heating up passions across North Texas from Sept. 7 to Oct. 20. A film screening and dance classes are on tap, too, and it's all presented by Oak Cliff-based nonprofit Flamenco Fever.
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Nominate Now: Venture Dallas Kicks Off 2024 Startup Awards Nominations

Venture Dallas is firing up its search for North Texas’ most innovative companies, as nominations open for its Startup of the Year 2024 awards. The winners will be revealed at the annual summit on October 30, building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural honors....

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Dallas Female Founders Driving Change in Chronic Pain Care, Red Light Therapy, and Mental Wellness
by | Aug 26, 2024
Meet three founders channeling their experiences into shaping the future of healthcare innovation, from psychedelics to AI-driven mental wellness. For serial founder Sunny Nadolsky, the startup journey after an exit is like childbirth—first declaring 'never again,' only to think about having another 'baby' a year later.
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Sarah Jakes Roberts’ Woman Evolve Conference Slated for Sept. 26‑28 at Globe Life Field

by | Aug 21, 2024
The sixth annual conference will bring together "globally recognized voices" to address faith, business, finance, emotional health, physical well-being, and relationships. Last year's conference had an economic impact on the DFW region of roughly $35 million, organizers said—with more than 40,000 attending from around the world.
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Experts See Dallas-Fort Worth’s Expanding Clout in the Global Franchise Sector
Dallas franchise czar Carlos White said the city’s franchise program could serve as a national model, with interest from the International Franchise Association in replicating the Dallas playbook.

White and other franchise leaders explored trends, opportunities, and key drivers behind the region's franchising boom at Dallas Startup Week. Here's what they had to say.
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Kips Bay Decorator Show House Unveils Its 2024 Dallas Design Showplace
by | Aug 19, 2024
Once intended to become Dallas' first Mandarin Oriental hotel, the property sits between the historic Rosewood Mansion and the planned Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. Opening Oct. 25, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House will showcase the work of noted interior designers while benefitting nonprofits.
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Innovation Meets Investment: Venture Dallas 2024 Summit Returns With J.P. Morgan and Perot Jain Leading the Charge
by | Aug 19, 2024
With heavyweight backers like JPMorgan Chase and Perot Jain returning, the North Texas venture capital summit is gearing up for its fourth edition. Ahead of the event, the board offers insights on the region's tech boom and offers a glimpse of what’s to come.
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