About the Symposium
The Dallas Business Symposium returns in Fall 2026 with a focus on
The State of Dealmaking — an inside look at the evolving dynamics shaping M&A, banking, private equity, and capital markets across North Texas. This exclusive forum brings together investors, advisors, and executives for an afternoon of insight, strategy, and connection.
Attendees will explore key trends driving deal flow, the shifting landscape of capital access, and the operational realities facing business owners and intermediaries in 2026 and beyond.
Join the region’s leading dealmakers for a candid discussion on where opportunities are emerging — and how to position your firm for the next wave of growth.
Event Details
October 23rd 2026
2pm-6pm
Bell Nunnally
2323 Ross Ave, Suite 1900
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Sponsors
JSM Partners
Attendees & Speakers
Join a curated group of capital, executives, and advisory leaders examining the current M&A environment in DFW.
Build New Relationships
A platform for relationship-building, sponsor positioning, strategic introductions, panel participation, private conversations, and insight capture around DFW’s most consequential growth constraints.
Speakers
*Additional speakers to be announced
Keynote
Bryan Daniel
President
NYSE Texas
Ben Hernandez
CEO
Skytale Group
Justin Turner
Principal
Baker Tilly
Chauncey Lane
Partner
Holland & Knight
Scott Perry
President
Texas Assoc. of Business Brokers
Ben Parkey
Chief Banking Officer
Texas Security Bank
David Gladden
MD Corporate Investment Banking
Commerce Street Capital
William Chittenden
President & CEO
SW Graduate School of Banking SMU
Michael Becker
Co-Founder & Principal
SPI Advisory
JD Brem
Principal
Brem Enterprises
Agenda
*subject to change
- 2:00pm-2:30pm Check-In and networking
- 2:30pm-2:45pm Keynote with Bryan Daniel
- 2:45pm-3:30pm Panel 1
- 3:30pm-4:00pm Break/Networking
- 4:00pm-4:45pm Panel 2
- 4:45pm-6:00pm Networking/Event End
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The State of M&A in 2025: Insights from Oliver Cone of Bulkley Capital
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The Future of M&A in 2025: Insights from Greg Hext of Hext Financial Group
The M&A landscape is evolving in 2025, driven by baby boomer exits, stabilizing interest rates,…
For inquiries, contact
James Sackey
james@jamessackey.marketing
