About this Event
The Foundry Table
Forged Before the Spotlight
An evening of Leadership, Conversation, & Connection
Before the lights come on. Before the crowd arrives. Before the first whistle. Greatness is already being forged.
Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the heart of San Antonio for the Foundry Table, an intimate, premium dinner experience bringing together the leadership of Duke University and the University of North Texas women's basketball program.
Set against the backdrop of the Foundry Classic, this special evening offers guests an opportunity to experience the people, perspectives, and stories behind two NCAA Division I basketball programs
The Experience
The Foundry Table is more than a dinner. It's an evening designed to bring people together through meaningful conversation, exceptional hospitality, and shared appreciation for leadership and excellence.
Guests will enjoy:
- Red Carpet Arrival - Begin the evening with a memorable welcome and photo opportunities.
- Premium Dinner Experience - Enjoy an elevated seated dinner at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk.
- The Coaches' Conversations - Hear perspectives from the Duke and North Texas coaching staffs on leadership, preparation, culture, and the pursuit of excellence.
- Forged Before the Spotlight - A featured moderated conversation with Duke Head Coach Kara Lawson and North Texas Head Coach Jason Burton.
- Meaningful Connections - Share the evening with basketball supporters, business professionals, community leaders, and guests celebrating the power of sport.
Two Programs. One Table. A Conversation Beyond Basketball
What does it take to build excellence before anyone is watching?
It's an opportunity to hear from the leaders behind the programs in settings unlike the sidelines or a postgame press conference.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
889 E. Market Street, San Antonio, Texas
Red Carpet & Doors Open: 5:00 PM CST
Dinner & Program: 6:00-8:00 PM CST
Attire: Black-Tie Elegance
Reserve Your Seat
With only 200 seats available, the Foundry Table offers an intimate setting for an unforgettable evening.
Individual dinner tickets and reserved tables for ten guests are available in limited quantities.
Your ticket includes admission to The Foundry Table. The seated dinner experience and both moderated coaching conversations.
Be a part of the conversations before the competition.
The Foundry Table - Where Leadership Takes A Seat.
Event venue & nearby stays
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, 889 East Market Street, San Antonio, United States
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