2025 Downtown Arlington Annual Meeting, Presented by Texas Trust

We’re excited to announce the 2025 Downtown Arlington Annual Meeting, presented by Texas Trust, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the UTA Bluebonnet Ballroom.

Purchase your ticket to attend, enjoy lunch, and connect with community leaders shaping Downtown Arlington’s next decade.

This is Downtown Arlington’s signature fundraiser for arts and culture programming. This year’s theme, “Be a Visionary,” invites you to look ahead with courage, contribute with heart, and help shape the future of our community.

Featured speakers include:

• Trey Yelverton, Arlington City Manager, sharing the city’s vision and major Downtown projects.
• Doug Kozma, SmithGroup, providing an insider look at the UTA Campus Master Plan.
• Molly Alexander, national downtown revitalization expert, on measuring community impact through Return on Emotion (ROE©).

At the conclusion, we’ll honor community leaders with:

• The Dream Builder Award, presented by Texas Trust
• The Legendary Lionheart
• The Golden Lantern

Whether you're a business owner, artist, nonprofit leader, or passionate resident, you belong in this conversation. Join us in charting the course for the next decade of Downtown Arlington — a place rooted in creativity, connection, and community pride.

Let’s be bold. Let’s be hopeful. Let’s Be Visionaries. See you at the Annual Meeting!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UTA Bluebonnet Ballroom, 300 W 1st St, Arlington, United States