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Dates for Women X Tech 2024 Coming Soon!
Our annual Women X Tech Summit will feature keynote speakers and workshops to give Women Entrepreneurs an opportunity to interact directly with some of the leading Women in Tech in North Texas.
Presented by Bank of America, Organized by The DEC Network
March 29, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Considered the “Superbowl” of Dallas entrepreneurship, this amazing event will bring together Dallas’ most dynamic innovators and leaders to celebrate the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The State of Entrepreneurship celebrates the people, places, and passions keeping the Dallas-Fort Worth startup ecosystem thriving—now more than ever.
Sponsored by ioogo, Organized by The DEC Network
April 21-23, 2023
We are bringing back Startup Weekend! Startup Weekend, powered by TechStars, is a three-day program where aspiring entrepreneurs can experience startup life in hundreds of cities around the world just like Dallas. Connect with other creators, learn from the best, start something great and improve your knowledge! This year’s theme is Emerging Tech for Diverse Entrepreneurs!
Sponsored by Capital One, Organized by The DEC Network
May 10
Join The DEC Network for the WEDallas Mompreneur Event powered by Capital One! This year’s Mompreneur Summit will have an incredible lineup of speakers and topics! WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Dallas is a signature program created by Capital One and The DEC Network. This year-round series is designed to equip, inspire and empower women entrepreneurs in North Texas.
Sponsored by Capital One, Organized by The DEC Network
September 10-14, 2023
Dallas 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 with the goal of orchestrating an entire week of entrepreneurial activities that equip, encourage, and educate current and aspiring entrepreneurs to start, build, and grow their businesses. DSW was also created to help increase the awareness and impact of the entrepreneurial community across North Texas.
October 2, 2023
Join us and the Entrepreneurial Community FORE the Annual DEC Network Golf Classic! Connect with DFW entrepreneurs, drive your business and connect to this community. The DEC Network is a non-profit in DFW driving innovation and economic impact though the entrepreneurial community. All proceeds of this event directly benefit entrepreneurs’ success in DFW.
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Join The DEC Network for the WEDallas Mompreneur Event sponsored by Capital One! We're excited...
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Be inspired by local women who share the lessons that have formed their leadership development...
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