Social Events
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026

Young Professionals Luncheon
Location: Hotel Hilton Anatole
Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
Time: 12pm – 1:30 pm CT
Cost: $30 registration, Includes Lunch

Chapter Chair Training Session and Luncheon
Location: Monet
Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
Time: 12pm – 1:30 pm CT
Cost: Free for Chapter Chairs
The Luncheon will be served at the end of the Social Session. Besides a great meal, each Chapter Chair or their representatives will have the opportunity to share what their chapter has been doing for the past year. After the Luncheon, an interactive brainstorming session will conclude the meeting. This session is intended to allow participants to exchange information and new ideas for effective chapter management, as well as to discuss best practices and suggestions for future development and growth of the EMC chapters.
This is a free event open to Chapter Chairs or their representatives. Please check with your Chapter Chair, as you can be that representative for your chapter if your Chapter Chair cannot attend this event.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026

Welcome Reception
Location: Trinity Exhibit Hall
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Young Professionals “After the Welcome Reception” – Meet and Greet Social Event
Location: Bowl Games, 139 Turtle Creek Blvd Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75207
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm CT
Cost: $30 registration, Includes 2 drink tickets, shared appetizers and fun games
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026

Past-Presidents Lunch
Location: De Sota A
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:30 PM

Youth Technical Program
Sound Science: Craft a Speaker from Everyday Materials! Electrifying Sound
Location: De La Salle Room
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free
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Women in Engineering
Location: Madrid Room
Date: Wednesday, August 5
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Cost: Free
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Evening Gala
Location: Gilley’s Dallas
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM; Buses will start departing at 6:45pm from the Hilton Anatole Hotel Grand Entrance.
Cost: $120
The Gala is our Symposium celebration that is traditionally a sit-down dinner event with entertainment.
Saddle up for a true Texas experience at our off‑site event hosted at Gilley’s Dallas—the legendary home of honky‑tonk charm, live music, and big‑hearted Southern fun. We’re taking over one of Dallas’s most famous venues for a night packed with great food, cold drinks, lively entertainment, and plenty of room to unwind.
Kick back with colleagues, try your hand at classic Texas line dancing, or just listen to great live music! This is your chance to experience Dallas the way locals do—bold, warm, and unforgettable.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026

TEAM EMC Bike Ride
Meeting Point: Meet at the main entrance of Hilton Anatole Hotel by 6:45 AM
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 6:45 AM
Fee: Participation is Free! Bike rentals are available through local vendors.
This fun, leisurely morning ride is open to riders of all skill levels. It’s the perfect opportunity to get some exercise, enjoy the fresh air, and experience the beautiful area in a whole new way.
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Awards Luncheon
Location: Trinity Ballroom
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Cost: $70










