Doing Business Texas Style 2026
The DFW Business Council invites you to Doing Business Texas Style, a free two-day event designed to connect businesses with Texas state agencies and universities.
Held at the Irving Convention Center, this event brings together HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) champions, industry leaders, and government partners to help you explore contracting opportunities, build relationships, and grow your business.
Cost: Free to attend
Location: Irving Convention Center
Dates: May 11-12, 2026
Registration: Required
What to Expect
- Interactive workshops focused on doing business with the State of Texas
- Panels featuring universities, construction leaders, and state agencies
- Networking opportunities with key decision-makers
- A Spot Bid Fair to connect directly with agencies offering opportunities
Event Highlights
- Monday, May 11th
- Workshops: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Spot Bid Fair Ribbon Cutting: 1:15 PM
- Spot Bid Fair: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, May 12th
- Spot Bid Fair Continues: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Workshops Include
- Doing Business with DIR
- University Construction Panel
- State Agency Construction Panel (TFC, GLO, HHSC)
- Higher Education Panel (UT System, UT Arlington, UNT, UT Dallas, UT Southwestern)
- Building Capacity with Hopedon Hay
- “The Cities” Panel (Dallas, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Irving)