Upcoming DISE Events

We are planning multiple networking events for 2024 as well as our annual Fast Pitch. We hope to see you there!

Fairway Forum: Networking and Insights

Join us at the PGA Coaching Center for the "Fairway Forum: Networking and Insights" event presented by PGA of America!

This unique event welcomes attendees to participate in interactive games at the PGA Coaching Center and features a fireside chat and Q&A with PGA Tournament Director, Jason Mengel and DISE Founder, Kern Egan.

Tickets include:

  • Access to golf activities at PGA Coaching Center

  • Two (2) Drink Tickets

  • Light bites

** This event is for DISE Members only.**

Not a member? Sign up today for access to this event and more with your annual membership. 

Schedule of Events:

5:30pm: Check-In/Networking

6:15pm: Fireside Chat with Kern Egan and Jason Mengel

6:40pm: Networking, Training and Contests at PGA Training Center

8:00pm: Event Concludes

Don’t miss out - follow our social channels for the latest event updates!


Thursday, October 3

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

PGA Coaching Center

3255 PGA Parkway Frisco, TX 75034

Check in & Networking starting at 5:30 PM

 

Past DISE Events

The Business Behind the 2024 MLB All Star Game

DFW is gearing up to host the 2024 MLB All Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington this summer.

During "The Business Behind the MLB All Star Game," we will dive into the economics and business benefits of the event from various key stakeholders.

Our panelists will discuss how Arlington secured this marquee sports event, what it means for the sport of baseball and the DFW market, and how brands can utilize this occasion to create an impact.

Following the panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to watch the Rangers take on the New York Mets (Game Ticket is included in your registration price).

DISE March Madness Happy Hour

Join us for an exciting event as we welcome back returning members and greet new ones during our DISE - March Madness kickoff. Each ticket includes 2 drink coupons, light bites, the chance to sign up for the new 2024 DISE membership, and the opportunity to network with professionals from various sectors of the Sports and Entertainment Industry.

It promises to be a fun and engaging event where you can meet like-minded individuals, enjoy refreshments, and explore potential collaborations within the industry. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect and engage with the DISE community!

Fast Pitch 2021

Please join use for our annual event where DFW-area nonprofits “pitch” a panel of judges and the audience on why their organization deserves grant dollars to help them achieve their mission and goals focused on youth heath, education, and sports. This year, DISE is increasing the total grants awarded to $200,000, which will allow us to hit our goal of giving $1 million to local charities!

We will also be honoring special guest, NANCY LIEBERMAN, as the Heart of Dallas Award recipient presented by Southwest Airlines.

Tickets are $75 for nonprofit finalists and DISE, BSP-NTX, or WISE DFW members. All other non-member tickets are $100.

Food Stations | Open Bar | Silent Auction

Attire: Business Casual

Complimentary Valet Available

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DISE BOWLING HAPPY HOUR

Join DISE at Bowl & Barrel for our FIRST IN-PERSON EVENT of 2021! This FREE EVENT includes beer and wine, bowling and great networking opportunities. Space is limited to the first 50 members to register, so sign up quickly before spots run out!

What: FREE Members Only Happy Hour at Bowl & Barrel!

When: Thursday, August 26, 4:30-6:30 PM

Where: Bowl & Barrel - The Shops at 8084 Park Lane #145, Dallas, TX 75231

Coffee & Connections: How DFW is Hitting a Hole in One

Home to the PGA TOUR's AT&T Byron Nelson and the Charles Schwab Challenge, the month of May is all about golf in DFW. PGA of America continues to complete the move of its world headquarters to Frisco — dubbing the city the future "Silicon Valley of Golf." Moderated by Dallas Business Journal's Ollie Chandhok, DISE hosted a conversation about the golf and sports business with some of the industry’s top leaders.

Breakout Room 1: Ollie Chandhok, Market President & Publisher, Dallas Business Journal

Breakout Room 2: John Easterbrook, Chief Membership Officer, PGA of America

Breakout Room 3: Jon Drago, Tournament Director, AT&T Byron Nelson

Breakout Room 4: Michael Tothe, Tournament Director, Charles Schwab Challenge

COFFEE & CONNECTIONS - A Celebration of Women in Sports

During Women's History Month, DISE highlighted some of the amazing women in our industry.

Breakout Room 1: Let's talk World Cup.

Breakout Room 2: Let's talk sports reporting.

Breakout Room 3: Let's talk women's professional sports.

Breakout Room 4: Let's talk Olympics.

  • Dedra DeLili, Group Manager, Olympic and Paralympic Marketing, Toyota North America

  • Kelsey CharlesEngagement Marketing Planner, Toyota North America


COFFEE & CONNECTIONS - VIRTUAL NETWORKING

DISE kicked off 2021 with a virtual networking event featuring DISE Board & Advisory Board Members!

Breakout Room 1: Carla Rosenberg & Hunter Harvin

Carla Rosenberg is SVP of SPORTFIVE and President of DISE.

Hunter Harvin is a Senior Account Executive for the Dallas Cowboys and Vice President of DISE.

Breakout Room 2: Monica Paul & Keisha Dunlap

Monica Paul is the Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission and serves as a DISE Advisory Board Member.

Keisha Dunlap is Senior Associate Commissioner and COO at Conference USA and serves as a DISE Advisory Board Member.

Breakout Room 3: Channing Butler & Brian Loftus

Channing Butler is Senior Director of Sales at Connect Partnership Group and serves on the DISE Board with our Partnership Committee.

Brian Loftus is a Brand Consultant at CAA and serves on the DISE Board with our Membership Committee.




DFW Sports united in Action: A Roadmap for change

MISSION:

Equip and evangelize DFW sports & entertainment professionals for action (personally, organizationally, and in the community) as three equally yoked groups reflective of the industry as a whole that recognize the opportunity & need to effect change.

Black Sports Professionals – North Texas, Women in Sports and Events (WISE), and Dallas Influencers in Sports & Entertainment (DISE), together presented a webinar series kicking off on Wednesday, September 16 at 2pm with speaker Reggie Williams, former NFL linebacker and author of Resilient by Nature, an intimate account of his remarkable journey from athlete to executive.

Visit dfwsportsunitedinaction.com to learn more about this series and our collaboration with BSP-NTX and WISE DFW, to watch recordings of past virtual events, and to read about actions you can take to fuel bold social change in our community.



VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES

Beginning on April 22, 2020, on Wednesdays at 2pm for eight weeks, we we talked with DFW sports and entertainment leaders to share insights on how the pandemic was impacting their respective businesses during this unprecedented time. 

Past Webinar - April 22: Kellie Fischer, Texas Rangers CFO

Our first speaker was Kellie Fischer, Texas Rangers CFO. She discussed the business impact that the COVID-19 pandemic was having at the club level and gave her perspective on the new ballpark.

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April 29: Jon Drago, Tournament Director of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas

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Jon Drago, Tournament Director of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas, discussed the AT&T Byron Nelson's move to TPC Craig Ranch for the next five years and the impact of COVID-19 on the PGA TOUR. 


May 6: Michelle Carter, Olympic Gold Medalist

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Michelle Carter, the current Olympic women's champion in shot put, joined us to talk about her experiences at the Olympic Games and the postponement of the 2020 games due to COVID-19. She also discussed her nonprofit work with You Throw Girl, her personal brand as "The Shot Diva," and how she's building awareness that athletes come in all shapes and sizes.


May 13: Quashan Lockett, Legends, and Nicole Britenriker, Learfield IMG College

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Please join us for a Q&A with two DISE board members, Quashan Lockett of Legends and Nicole Britenriker of Learfield IMG College, geared toward COVID-19 response as a professional. Topics include staying connected and maintaining company culture, dealing with loss of work or other professional and personal impacts, and how to prepare for a post-COVID-19 world.


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May 20: Casey Clark, SVP Strategic Communications, American Gaming Association

Please join us for a discussion with Casey Clark, SVP Strategic Communications at the American Gaming Association who will speak on the state of the sports betting industry.


May 27: Lauren Allison, Sr. Director of Insights at MVP, and Drue Grady, Motorsports Communications Analyst at Toyota North America

DISE board member Lauren Allison, Sr. Director of Insights at MVP, and Drue Grady, Motorsports Communications Analyst at Toyota North America, will discuss how the shift to virtual events due to COVID-19 affected sports sponsorships and how brands like Toyota created opportunities to fill in the gap. They will share what they have learned from a data and analytics perspective about how to navigate this new territory on social and digital and what to expect as NASCAR becomes one of the first sports to return.

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June 3: Keith Wachtel, CRO & EVP Global Partnerships at the NHL


June 10: Melissa Millice, Sr. Manager of Experiential Marketing & Sponsorships at Southwest Airlines

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inside look at march madness: understanding the big dance

DISE will be kicking off 2020 with the first speaker series hosted by Eastman and Beaudine. The series will focus on NCAA March Madness and feature Bryce Drew, American College Basketball Coach and former NCAA & NBA player. He is best known for “The Shot” where he made a 23-foot 3-point shot with 2.1 seconds left securing the win for Valparaiso and advancing them in the tournament in 1998.

Lunch is included with your ticket.

This is a free event for members. Space is limited so register now to secure your spot!

Schedule

12:00 pm Check-in and networking

12:30 pm Program Starts

1:30 pm Event Concludes







DISE Fast Pitch 2019

DISE members and industry professionals supported local nonprofits as they competed for their share of $100,000 in grants during 2019’s Fast Pitch!

Special guest TROY AIKMAN was honored as the Heart of Dallas Award recipient.

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

Heart of Dallas Award: Southwest Airlines

Platinum Sponsors:
 ESPN/First Responder Bowl
 • Lagardère
 • Polsinelli
 • Red Bull



Gold Sponsors:
 Dallas Cowboys
 • Dallas Mavericks
 • Dallas Stars
 • Texas Rangers 
• Topgolf

 
• RGT Wealth Advisors

 
• Diageo

Silver Sponsor:
 Andrews Distributing/Peroni
 • AT&T Byron Nelson
 • Dallas Sports Commission 
• Dallas Wings
 • Frisco Roughriders
 • MVPindex 
• The Marketing Arm
 • Weber Shandwick

 
• Pinpoint 
• Republic Distributing 
• Tony Fay Public Relations

Bronze Sponsor: American Airlines Center 
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
 • Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic 
• LDWWgroup


DISE x BSP x WISE Holiday Happy Hour

All members of BSP, DISE and WISE wew invited to mix, mingle and celebrate the holidays with a joint happy hour in Dallas!

BSP: www.facebook.com/groups/BSPNTX/about/

DISE: www.dallasinfluencers.org/

WISE: www.wiseworks.org/join (select "National" under Chapter Affiliation)

The Business Behind the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic

We explored how the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic was already shaping up to be a huge success for North Texas.

Attendees also received a lower level ticket to the Dallas Stars home game against the Ottawa Senators that night.

Panelists

Bridgestone – Amber Holm, Vice President, Marketing – Consumer & Customer Engagement

Dallas Sports Commission – Monica Paul, Executive Director

Dallas Stars – Brad Alberts, President

National Hockey League – Brian Cull, Group Vice President, Integrated Marketing





cultivating change on & off the court

Our first event collaboration between DISE and BSP NTX, this members-only event featured a panel discussion involving the country's foremost thought leaders who have helped shape the current state of diversity and inclusion in the world of sport.

Panelists included:

Dr. Richard Lapchick – Director, Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport

Nancy Lieberman – Basketball Hall of Famer, 2018 Big3 Champion/Coach of the Year

Cynthia Marshall – Chief Executive Officer, Dallas Mavericks






1st annual sand dodgeball tournament

Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge with DISE at the new FORO Sports Club!

A night of fun, competition, networking, and cold Peroni beer. The 1st Annual DISE Sand Dodgeball tournament will give our members a chance to play on a team with colleagues from around the local sports and entertainment industry, while vying for the first championship.

Beer generously provided by Peroni

Athletic attire

 

Exploring the "I" in DISE: Everyone's an Influencer

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Social media has forever changed how we interact with one another personally and professionally. It has also fundamentally changed our relationship with brands. The highest-volume and most-personalized advertising happen over Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube — not traditional TV or print media.

One result of social media has been the democratization of influence and creativity. We can now simply put out content we enjoy making and let people decide what wins and loses with their views, clicks, and likes — we might even make some money, too.

We’ll explore this new business framework from a few of our local leaders in the space, and open up a discussion to generate useful insights for anyone interested in this new media paradigm.

Beer generously provided by Peroni

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2018 DISE Fast Pitch

Support local nonprofits as they compete for funding at the 2018 DISE Fast Pitch!  

The Fast Pitch competition will consist of nonprofit finalists presenting a three-minute live on-stage performance, or ‘pitch’, to convince the panel of judges and the audience why their organization deserves grant dollars to help them achieve their mission, vision, and goals.

Special guest Clayton Kershaw will be honored with the 2018 Heart of Dallas Award. 

Network and nosh with DFW nonprofits and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. 

See photos and more from this year’s event here.


 

professional development event: how soccer wins big in north texas

We will explore the rise of soccer in North Texas and how it became a destination market for the sport, culminating with the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s opening in Frisco.

Looking back to Lamar Hunt’s founding of the NASL Dallas Tornado in 1967, to the future of North Texas hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the milestones in between, we’ll speak to key leaders in the space and glean insights as to the progress we’ve made and what’s to come for one of America’s fastest growing sports.

Moderated by Gina Miller – Vice President of Media and Communication, FC Dallas

Panelists include:

  • Djorn Buchholz – Executive Director, National Soccer Hall of Fame

  • Jesus Diaz – Sr. Marketing Manager, PepsiCo

  • Dan Hunt – Owner and President, FC Dallas

  • Monica Paul – Executive Director, Dallas Sports Commission

  • Andy Swift – Executive Director, Dr Pepper Dallas Cup

- Lite Bites and Cash Bar

- Business Casual Attire

 

professional development lunch: future of college football

September in Texas means one thing – football. And we’ll explore what’s top of mind for every fan and sports marketer alike as the college football season gets underway.

Between recent upheaval in major programs, player safety concerns, rising coach salaries, the uncertain future of media deals, and much else, there is a growing sense that the status quo in college football may not be sustainable much longer. 

Join us as we dive into these topics and more as our panel of experts will weigh in on what the sport might look like in the next 5, 10, 20 years, and what coming changes might mean for sponsors, media, and the rest of the industry.

Moderated by Rachel Lindsay, star of The Bachelorette and new College Football Playoff Foundation ambassador, and featuring a who's who in the business of college football based in North Texas:

  • Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 Conference Commissioner

  • Judy MacLeod, Conference USA Commissioner

  • Michael Konradi, Cotton Bowl Chief Marketing Officer

  • Gina Lehe, College Football Playoff Senior Director Of External Relations and Branding.


Sponsored by: SERVPRO First Responder Bowl




 

2018 Brand launch event

Guest speakers:

Geoff Moore - President & COO, Team Envy (eSports)

Chad Houser - Founder, CEO & Executive Chef, Café Momentum

Guests will receive free appetizers, $5 vodka drink specials (cash bar) & the chance to listen to some exciting guest speakers.

 

Tuesday, June 18

5:30 - 10:00 PM CDT

Globe Life Field

734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX 76011

 

Thursday, March 21, 4 - 6pm CDT

Birdie's Eastside

6221 E Mockingbird Ln Dallas, TX 75214

 

November 11, 2021 | 6:00pm - 10:00 PM

On the Levee

1108 Quaker Street

Dallas, TX 75207

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What: Coffee & Connections: How DFW is Hitting a Hole in One

When: Friday, May 7, 8:30 AM

Where: Zoom – Breakout Rooms*

 

What: Coffee & Connections: A Celebration of Women in Sports

When: Friday, March 26th @ 8:30 AM

Where: Zoom – Breakout Rooms

 
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What: Coffee & Connections DISE Virtual Networking Event

When: Friday, February 26th @ 8:30am

Where: Zoom – Breakout Rooms

 
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GIVING BACK with ntfb

During our virtual speaker series, DISE is proud to announce that thanks to our members, sports and entertainment professionals around DFW, as well as generous triple matching from the Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and Dallas Mavericks, we were able to donate $42,300 to the North Texas Food Bank.

 
 
 
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friday, march 6, 2020

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Eastman & Beaudine Office
(One Legacy West | 7950 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024)

PRESENTED BY:

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Tuesday, december 3

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Mavs Gaming Hub in Deep Ellum

2019 FINALISTS:

After-School All Stars

Children At Risk, Inc

Equest

Mental Health America of Greater Dallas

New Friends New Life

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

 
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Monday, October 21, 2019

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

American Airlines Center

 
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Thursday, July 18, 2019

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dallas Morning News Auditorium

1954 Commerce St, Dallas

 
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Thursday, June 6, 2019

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

FORO Sports Club

 
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thursday, April 4, 2019

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

d.e.c. on dragon st.

1414 Dragon St, Dallas, TX 75207

thursday, november 15

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Canton Hall in Deep Ellum

2727 Canton St. Dallas, TX 75226


COMPETING ORGANIZATIONS 

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas, Inc.

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC)

Dallas Police Youth Foundation, Inc.

Dallas Tennis Association

Special Olympics Texas, Inc.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018

5:30 - 7:30 PM

VenueForty50

4050 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX 75001

 
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friday, september 21, 2018

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Big Game USA

13835 Welch Road, Dallas, TX 75244

 
 

thursday, july 19, 2018

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Deep Ellum Distillery

(entrance in the alley) 

2817 Canton Street, Dallas, TX 75226

 

speed networking

Please join the Heart of Dallas Young Professionals group for our first annual speed networking event. This fast-paced event that will provide the opportunity for personal and professional relationship growth.

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Check-in
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Introduction from the HODYP 2018-19 Board
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Speed Networking

Attendees will need to bring approximately (20) business cards to distribute throughout the speed networking event.

wednesday, may 16, 2018

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Ferris Wheelers Backyard & BBQ

1950 Market Center Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75207

 

2017 Heart of dallas fast pitch

November 28, 2017 at The House of Blues, six local nonprofits told their compelling stories to a panel of judges and a live audience. Each charity received funds, with the largest shares going to those making the most convincing presentations. In three years, the Heart of Dallas Fast Pitch Event, presented by Lagardère Plus, has awarded some $300,000. In 2017, Pat and Emmitt Smith received the Community Excellence Award. The Hardline’s Corby Davidson emceed and voiced this video. Presenting finalists were Bryan’s House, Dallas CASA, Jubilee Park and Community Center, Rainbow Days, Rise Adaptive Sports, and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. The Heart of Dallas Young Professionals group puts on the event, with the help of Matchpoint Agency.

 

2016 Heart of dallas fast pitch

 

2015 Heart of Dallas Fast Pitch

tuesday, november 28, 2017

6 PM - 9:30 PM

House of Blues

2200 N Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202