About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 Fall Dallas Business Symposium
Join us as we discuss the State of Dealmaking!
Who is this symposium for?
Professional investors, bankers, brokers, M&A lawyers, and advisors.
What to expect?
Panel presentations from the leaders in the DFW business ecosystem that will unpack what 2026 has looked like thus far from a dealmaking perspective and what to expect through the remainder of the year.
Opportunity to network with business leaders from several prominent firms in the DFW area.
Panel Topics We'll Explore
Deal flow
Market trends
Active sectors and industries
Trending deal structures
Visit the Dallas Business Symposium website to learn more.
Speakers:
Bryan Daniel, NYSE Texas President - Keynote
Ben Hernandez, CEO Skytale Group
Chauncey Lane, Partner Holland & Knight
Ben Parkey, CBO Texas Security Bank
William Chittendam, President SW Graduate School of Banking SMU
Michael Becker, CEO SPI Advisory
Justin Turner, Principal Baker Tilly
David Gladden, MD Corporate Investment Banking Commerce Street Capital
Scott Perry, President of Texas Association of Business Brokers
Host Sponsor:
Bell Nunnally
Trusted by businesses across Texas and beyond, Bell Nunnally offers legal counsel that helps clients navigate every stage of the business life cycle — from startup to succession — and each challenge and opportunity along the way.
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Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Check In/Networking
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Keynote - NYSE Texas President
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Panel 1
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking Break
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Panel 2
🕑: 04:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking/Close
Event venue & nearby stays
Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP, 2323 Ross Avenue, Dallas, United States
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