• Summer Series | Economic Conditions and Outlook

    Presented by Executive Education, UT Dallas, Jindal School of Management This program is a discussion of economic forecasts around the globe including the US and Texas. Discussion will center on providing data driven insight into employment, growth, industry trends, and fiscal conditions that shape decision making. These events exist to assist business leaders, policymakers, and […]

  • Career Meeting I The Hidden Cost of Bad Culture: What It’s Really Costing Your Bottom Line

    Most organizations don’t have a strategy problem—they have a people problem they can’t see on paper. This session explores the hidden financial impact of workplace culture, including disengagement, turnover, leadership gaps, and communication breakdowns. While these issues rarely show up as line items on a P&L, they directly affect productivity, retention, and overall business performance. […]

  • Summer Series | Authentic Leadership in Challenging Times

    Presented by the University of Dallas, Gupta College of Business We live in a challenging time. There is a huge leadership vacuum of in every area of society. Power-wielding is confused with leadership, and the importance of character seems to have diminished. In this session, J.Lee Whittington will share the elements of the Legacy Leadership […]

  • Career Meeting I Navigating Transitions: Leading Yourself Through What’s Next

    Navigating Transitions: Leading Yourself Through What's Next, equips attendees with the mindset, frameworks, and self-leadership tools to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Drawing on the human side of transition, the science of resilience and adaptability, participants will explore how to rebuild self-trust, strengthen adaptability and lead themselves forward with intention. Tara Hesson | Founder, […]

  • Technology SIG I Texas Data Centers, Colocation, and Cloud Computing: What’s Changing?

    Texas is experiencing unprecedented growth in data centers, colocation facilities, and Cloud Computing as organizations reevaluate their cloud strategies and infrastructure investments. Join industry leaders as they discuss current market trends, power and capacity challenges, hybrid cloud adoption, and what technology and finance executives should consider when planning for future growth. Peter Vogel | Attorney […]

  • Manufacturing/Distribution SIG I Margins Under Pressure: How Finance Leaders Are Responding

    Rising transportation costs, supply chain disruptions, general inflation, and procurement challenges continue to put pressure on margins across the manufacturing and distribution sectors. This panel discussion will explore practical strategies for protecting profitability, controlling costs, and making informed financial decisions while remaining competitive in today's volatile economic environment. Colin Thackray | Chief Financial Officer, Pacific […]

  • G.R.O.W. SIG I From CFO to the Boardroom: Navigating the Path to Board Leadership

    Transitioning from the CFO role to the boardroom requires more than financial expertise—it demands strategic leadership, executive presence, and a strong professional network. Join us for an engaging fireside chat moderated by Kathryn Loo of the Private Directors Association, featuring accomplished finance leaders who have successfully navigated the journey from CFO to CEO and independent […]

  • FEI Dallas Monthly Meeting | September 2026

    FEI Dallas monthly meetings are open to FEI Dallas members; chapter sponsors; non-members who meet FEI’s membership qualifications who are considering membership; and other non-members by invitation per the chapter’s Guest Policy.  Pre-registration is required for all attendees.

  • Speed Networking Social

    Open to FEI Dallas members and individuals who meet FEI’s membership qualifications. Pre-registration required for all attendees.

  • Energy SIG I Energy Market Outlook: Geopolitics Inflation and the Future of Oil and Gas

    Geopolitical tensions, inflation, monetary policy, and shifting global supply and demand continue to shape the outlook for oil and gas. Featuring perspectives from the Federal Reserve and energy investment sector, this discussion will explore how these forces are influencing commodity prices, capital markets, and the broader economy—and what finance leaders should be watching as they […]

  • Real Estate and Healthcare SIG | Beyond the Hospital: The Evolution of Outpatient Medical Real Estate

    Healthcare delivery continues to shift beyond the traditional hospital setting, creating new opportunities across outpatient and specialized medical real estate. This discussion will explore the trends driving growth in medical office buildings, dental facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency facilities, and other specialty healthcare properties. Panelists will examine how changing patient preferences, healthcare delivery models, […]

  • Private Equity SIG | AI in M and A: Where It Creates Value – and Where It Creates Risk

    Explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the M&A and private equity landscape, from investment banking and due diligence to Quality of Earnings (QoE), financial analysis, legal review, and portfolio company operations. This discussion will highlight practical AI use cases, the efficiencies and insights it can create, and the risks surrounding data quality, confidentiality, governance, and […]