Past Speakers


2024

A Sneak Peek into the 89th Texas Legislature
Toni Rose, State Representative, District 110
Morgan Meyer, State Representative, District 108

Road to 2024
Jason Whitely, WFAA host, Inside Texas Politics
Matthew Wilson, Southern Methodist University, Professor of Political Science

Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, City Manager (I), City of Dallas

Linda McMahon, CEO of the Dallas Economic Development Corporation (DEDC)

The Future of Professional Women's Sports in Dallas
Amber Cox, Dallas Wings
Dori Neil Araiza, Dallas Trinity FC
Monica Paul, Dallas Sports Commission

The Future of Travel at DFW Airport
Sean Donohue, CEO, DFW International Airport

Why you should vote "Yes" on the 2024 Dallas Bond Package
Bobbi Abtahi, Ashley Brundage, Jennifer Gates, Jennifer Scripps and moderator Lynn McBee

Corporate Philanthropy and Community Impact Across Dallas
Nicole Anderson, AT&T Foundation
Andy Smith, TI Foundation
Wayne White, Communities Foundation of Texas

The Economic Year Ahead
Rob Kaplan, Former CEO of Dallas Federal Reserve Bank

The Legislative Year Ahead
The Honorable Joe Straus III, Former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
Julie Fine, Bloomberg 


2023

Cricket is Coming to the US - What You Need to Know
Anurag Jain, Managing Partner, Perot Jain, LP


A New Gateway to Dallas
April Allen, Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation
Rhealyn Carter, Dallas Zoo
Sean Green, Dallas Zoo

2023 Blockchain & Electronic Currency
Lee Bratcher, Texas Blockchain Council

Internet Now to Internet for All
Jennifer Sanders, Dallas Innovation Alliance

Dallas County
Judge Clay Jenkins

What is really going on at the Texas Capitol in Austin?
Scott Braddock, Editor of Quorum Report


Reinventing Public Health
Dr. Saad Omer, UT Southwestern


The New City of Dallas EDC
John Stephens

Our Future with AI
Dave Copps


2022

North Texas Economy
Dr. Ray Perryman


DART's New Customer Focused Future
Nadine Lee, CEO, DART
Ollie Chandhok, Interviewer, Dallas Business Journal

Dallas Public Safety: Then, Now and Our Future
Chief Edgardo (Eddie) Garcia, Dallas Chief of Police

Transforming Dallas‘ Workforce with Lynn McBee

Dallas International District - Reimagining Valley View - Galleria Area into the Global Crossroads for North Texas

Jaynie Schultz - Councilmember District 11; Suzanne Smith - Social Impact Architects; Jeff Kitner - North Dallas Chamber of Commerce

Dallas College 2.0
Dr. Justin Lonon

Reimagine Dallas: A Transformational Opportunity for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center & Fair Park
Brian Luallen, Fair Park First; Craig Davis, Visit Dallas

Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in North Texas
Hicham Ibrahim, M.D., UT Southwestern
John Burruss, M.D., Metrocare Services
Matt Moore, Children's Health

Analyzing The 2022 Elections: What Do They Hold For The Future Of Texas?
Jane Hamilton, Matthews Southwest
Jamie McWright, Associated Republicans of Texas

A Sneak Peek into the 88th Texas Legislature
Senator Royce West
Representative Jeff Leach