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.
Don’t miss anything: Get Dallas Innovates Every Day. And, if you know of a great event, tell us about it. Event details courtesy of organizers.
Saturday, July 19
Moon Day 2025
Hosted by the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field
6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Moon Day celebrates the Apollo 11 landing anniversary and showcases the past, present, and future of space exploration. Join the Frontiers of Flight Museum for family-oriented space-themed exhibits, activities, and presentations geared towards all ages—admission grants free entry to this event. The keynote speaker is Astronaut Tony Antonelli (Captain, US Navy, Ret.) is a retired Astronaut, Naval Aviator and Test Pilot. A veteran of two shuttle missions, Antonelli logged 24 days, 3 hours, 57 minutes and 35 seconds in space.
Visitors will find all kinds of space-related educational and inspirational exhibits, seminars on the latest and future in space exploration, how to take awesome photos of the moon, and a rover driving contest. Food trucks will be on site when families get hungry.
Tuesday, July 22
So You Think You Need a Facility
Hosted by the BioNTX Facilities Advisory Board
Bridge Labs at Pegasus Park, 3020 Pegasus Park Dr., Dallas
2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join the BioNTX Facilities Advisory for a discussion on how life science startups can successfully graduate from early-stage research to full-scale production.
This session will feature insights from industry experts on the range of options available to growing companies — from leveraging co-working spaces like BioLabs and Bridge Labs, to partnering with CDMOs for scalable manufacturing, to building or renovating their own dedicated facilities. Whether you are a startup founder, developer, or part of an incoming or expanding company, this session will provide valuable guidance on planning for growth and long-term infrastructure needs.
Wednesday, July 23
Construction & Manufacturing Summit
Hosted by the Women’s Business Council Southwest
Construction Education Foundation, 101 S. Royal Lane, Coppell
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join the Women’s Business Council Southwest at the Construction Education Foundation for a dynamic Construction & Manufacturing Summit designed to connect, empower, and elevate women-owned businesses in the industry. This half-day summit brings together professionals, procurement leaders, and industry trailblazers to foster powerful relationships and sharpen industry expertise. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, gain procurement insights, or showcase your business, this event is your platform to connect and thrive.
Event Highlights:
-Strategic Networking Opportunities
-Corporate Procurement Discussions
-Insightful Panel Discussion
-Engaging Vendor Tables Featuring Women-Owned Construction & Manufacturing Businesses and Supporters
Panel Discussion: The State of Construction and Manufacturing at the Local and Global Level
Panelists include Arlington Economic Development Corporation, CFJ Manufacturing, Consulate General of Canada, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, and The City of Grand Prairie
Don’t miss this opportunity to build, collaborate, and lead the future of construction and manufacturing. Parking is free.
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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.
Saturday, July 26
36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo
Hosted by the African American Museum of Dallas
Fair Park Coliseum, 1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas
7 p.m.
Get ready for an action-packed night at the 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo! Presented by the African American Museum of Dallas, this thrilling family-friendly event showcases Black cowboy culture at its finest, with talented rodeo athletes competing in bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and more.
Your ticket supports a cause! Proceeds benefit the Museum’s mission to preserve and celebrate African American history, culture, and heritage. Gather the whole family and experience the excitement, culture, and legacy of the Black rodeo tradition.
Tuesday, July 29
Reconnecting: The Future of Work, Together—Networking with Life Sciences Professionals
Hosted by BHIANT (Biotechnology and Healthcare Industry Alliance of North Texas)
Texas Live!—Troy’s, 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd., Arlington
5 to 7 p.m.
The way we work has changed—but our need to connect, collaborate, and grow hasn’t. Join fellow professionals from biotech, pharma, and medical device industries for an energizing evening of conversation, connection, and community.
Whether you’re fully remote, hybrid, or somewhere in between, this event is your chance to meet peers face-to-face, share insights, and explore what the future of work looks like in life sciences. No panels, no pitches—just great people, engaging discussions, and a chance to build relationships that last beyond the Wi-Fi signal.
Wednesday, July 30
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, July 31
Lunch & Learn: Financial Emergencies for Entrepreneurs
Hosted by the DEC Network and sponsored by Frost Bank
The DEC Network @RedBird Event Center, Suite #200, 3560 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, this event will provide invaluable insights. Enjoy a free lunch, network with local professionals, and gain expert advice on navigating Financial Emergencies from our guest speaker.Here’s what you can look forward to:
-Delicious, Free Lunch
-Networking Opportunities with local professionals
-Expert Advice on navigating financial emergencies
-Practical Tips to help grow and sustain your business
Sunday, August 3 through Thursday, August 7
DFW Startup Week
Hosted by DSW and sponsored by Capital One
SMU Cox School of Business, Dallas
Save the date
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.
Keep checking back for updates on the agenda and speakers. Learn more here.
Wednesday, August 6
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, August 7
DFW Startup Week: Tacos & Tech Talk
Hosted by TechFW
Accelerate FW, 1150 South Freeway #600, Fort Worth
8:30 to 10 a.m.
As part of Dallas Startup Week, join TechFW for breakfast tacos and a hands-on workshop with Ned Meagher, Senior Partner at Carter, DeLuca & Farrell LLP. With 26+ years of experience in patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution, litigation, licensing, and IP strategy, Ned will guide you through the essentials of protecting—and monetizing—your innovations.
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1st Thursday Happy Hour: Intent-driven AI Copilots for Wireless IoT
Hosted by IoT Texas
Hybrid event; online and in-person at SpringHill Suites Dallas Richardson/Plano, 3251 E. Pres. George Bush Fwy., Richardson
6 to 7:30 p.m.
IoT networks generate tremendous amounts of data. Applying AI at the network level using LLMs for data trend analysis, predictive analytics and issue identification seems a direct application of AI for such networks. However, where things get interesting is when AI needs to be applied at the edge or on the IoT device itself, where there are restrictions on compute, memory, latency, power and cost. These lead to new “intent” driven IoT applications with co-pilots that enable voice, chat, or text-based control and analysis for embedded systems.
Imagine a microwave could operate by simply asking it to cook food for a minute, or analyzing and controlling the crop health or irrigation needs for an agricultural sensor network by specific queries and instructions.These require tiny LLMs or tinyML agents running on the embedded devices that can be trained on the specific device and provide local operational intelligence. This talk will provide insights into the benefits and challenges of building such AI co-pilots for wireless IoT systems. Featured speaker is Sridhar Rojogopal, CEO of Ennoia Technologies, a startup developing AI co-pilots for wireless.
These are free monthly events, with bar items available for purchase. For those who join in person, it’s an opportunity to network with IoT professionals, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. The bar opens at 5 p.m. so you can come early and stay late.
Tuesday, August 12 through Wednesday, August 13
AI for Healthcare Leaders
Hosted by SMU Cox Executive Education
James Collins Executive Education Center, 3150 Binkley Ave, Dallas
8 a.m. Tuesday to 3:15 p.m. Wednesday
AI is soon going to be a large part of how we practice patient care. Join SMU Cox Executive Education for this short course and learn how the healthcare landscape will drastically change and add your contributions to the North Texas conversation.
SMU’s new AI for Healthcare Leaders program is designed to equip senior-level professionals with the know-how and skills to navigate and leverage AI technology to improve business performance and patient outcomes.
Program attendees will:
- Receive hands-on experience in an instructor-led program blending theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, case studies, and discussions with C-suite industry leaders
- Achieve an enhanced understanding of AI concepts, techniques, and their application in healthcare
- Improve ability to identify AI opportunities, evaluate AI solutions and drive successful implementation
- Collaborate and network with like-minded healthcare leaders across North Texas
Wednesday, August 13
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.
Friday, September 12
25th Annual Tech Titans Awards
Presented by The University of Texas at Dallas
Hyatt Regency at Stonebriar Mall, 2615 Preston Road, Frisco, TX 75034
5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
The Tech Titans Awards celebrate the innovators, executives, educators, and companies who are shaping the future of technology in North Texas. Now in its 25th year, this prestigious event recognizes outstanding achievements in technology leadership, growth, and innovation across a variety of sectors. Nominations are open through June 16.
Award Categories include:
- Community Hero
- Corporate CEO
- Corporate CIO/CTO
- Corporate Innovation
- Emerging Company CEO
- Emerging Company CIO/CTO
- Emerging Company Innovation
- Fast Tech
- Hall of Fame
- Startup Company CEO
- Technology Advocate
- Technology Inventors
- Tech Titans of the Future (Community College/University Level + High School Level)
Learn more here.
Tuesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 17
IC³ Life Science and Healthcare Innovation Summit
Hosted by BioNTX
Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas
Save the date
The 2025 iC³ Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit is more than just an event—it’s a glimpse into the future of life sciences and healthcare. Celebrating “10 Years and Beyond” of this premier event, BioNTX spotlights the transformative convergence of biology, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI), exploring how these advancements are driving global breakthroughs in precision medicine, biomanufacturing, and more.
Join industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to discuss the opportunities ahead, collaborate on solutions, and accelerate innovation that transcends borders and disciplines.
Tuesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 17
Smart Spaces Conference
Hosted by Parks Associates
HALL Arts Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Dallas
Save the date
The third annual Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living, will be at the HALL Arts Hotel Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton. Throughout the conference, Parks Associates will present new research on bulk broadband, managed Wi-Fi, and smart home technologies—including access control, energy management, and network support—highlighting key drivers of connectivity in multidwelling and hospitality environments. The event also will feature the inaugural Smart Spaces Property Innovation Awards for the best in proptech.
.Here are the conference sessions:
- Wi-Fi-Ready Experiences: Unlocking Networking
- Integration, Centralization, & The Value of Platforms
- Navigating Changing Regulations
- InsurTech and Multifamily
- Impact of AI on Multifamily
- PropTech ROI: Revenue, NOI & Long-Term Value
- Building Value and Transformation: Smart Spaces
- PropTech: Impact on Property Management, Staff, Maintenance
- Access Control: Security, Convenience, and Innovation
- Tech Deployment & Management: Learning from the Hotel & Hospitality Sectors
- Senior & Assisted Living
- Energy Management: The Business of Smart Efficiency
- Future-Proofing Real Estate: Smart Investments for Long-Term Growth
The event will feature consumer research, informative sessions, and networking opportunities for building executives, service providers, and hardware, middleware, and software providers enabling the next generation of solutions for the consumer, MDU, and public spaces.
Wednesday, September 17
Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism
Hosted by The Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom at SMU
Crum Auditorium, Collins Executive Education Center, SMU, Dallas
Save the date
Join the Bridwell Institute for a conversation with former Texas Senator Phil Gramm, one of America’s premier public policy advocates. His new book (coauthored with Donald J. Boudreaux) looks at the seven events and issues in American history that define, for most Americans, the role of government and how the 21st century world works. To many Americans, these 5 periods of American history-the Industrial Revolution, Progressive Era, Great Depression, decline of America’s postwar preeminence in world trade, and the Great Recession—along with the existing levels of income inequality and poverty, represent strong evidence for expanding government in American life. Gramm and Boudreaux argue that the evidence points to a contrary verdict: government interference and failed policies pose the most significant threat to economic freedom.
Events are 4:00 pm Reception (with book signing) and a 5:00 pm Lecture at Crum Auditorium, Collins Executive Education Center, SMU.
Thursday, October 16
InnoVIBE 2025
Hosted by SMU Cox Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership and TiE Dallas
SMU Cox School of Business, Dallas
Save the date
InnoVIBE 2025 hosted by SMU Cox Spears Institute and at SMU Cox offers the ultimate gathering of startups, investors, and innovators, presented by TiE Dallas and SMU Cox William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Prepare for an action-packed day filled with pitches, networking, mentorship, and insights set to power DFW’s next wave of unicorn startups.
Thursday, October 23 through Friday, October 24
bigBANG! 2025 Hope in Action: Igniting Change, Empowering Communities
Hosted by Social Venture Partners Dallas
Paul Quinn College, Dallas
9 a.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Friday. Save the date
Hope is more than wishful thinking—it’s a force for transformation. When we act on hope, we drive economic growth, advance justice, and strengthen communities. Throughout history, hope has been both compass and catalyst, reflecting the world we live in while inspiring us to build the world we need. Hope doesn’t just help us endure uncertainty—it compels us to act against it.
As philanthropists, civic leaders, and corporate changemakers, we have a unique opportunity. When we align our resources and vision, hope becomes collective action. This conference explores how we transform shared aspirations into measurable impact. The question is not whether hope matters, but how we put it to work.
Thursday, October 30
Venture Dallas 2025
Hosted by Venture Dallas
George W. Bush Presidential Center, Dallas
Save the date
Venture Dallas is excited to announce that Venture Dallas 2025 is set for October 30, 2025, and will be back at the George W. Bush Presidential Center on the SMU campus.
As the premier gathering of innovators, investors, and industry leaders in North Texas, Venture Dallas continues to drive connections and conversations that shape the future of venture and entrepreneurship.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned here for more details.
Wednesday, November 5
Texoma Made Conference
Hosted by Texoma Council of Governments
Austin College, Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall, 1301 E. Brockett St., Sherman
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Save the date
The Texoma Made Conference will bring together leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to discuss strategies for driving economic growth and resilience in the northern Texas/southern Oklahoma (Texoma) region. With rapid growth in manufacturing, business development, and job creation, addressing infrastructure challenges and ensuring sustainable growth is more important than ever.
Key Highlights:
Expert Speakers & Panels on economic growth, sustainable development, and community building
Actionable Strategies to tackle infrastructure challenges
Networking Opportunities for regional leaders and entrepreneurs
Breakfast & Lunch Provided for attendees
Local municipalities in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties (Texas) and Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Coal, Garvin, Johnston, Love, Marshall, Murray, and Pontotoc Counties (Oklahoma) will collaborate to discuss solutions for long-term economic sustainability and regional development.
Learn more here. To register, please click here.
Monday, November 17 through Sunday, November 23
Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Texas 2025
Hosted by GEWNTX
Various locations in North Texas
Save the date
Mark Your Calendars…..GEW North Texas is COMING!!!
Be on the lookout for additional information to include:
—Call for Organizers and Volunteers
—Ways to engage
—Special event announcements
Learn more here.
Through Monday, September 1
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.
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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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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.
